module 68 mc practice

Among schizophrenia patient, the fluid-filled areas of the brain are

abnormally large and the thalamus is abnormally small

One of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia is

an expressionless face

Although Mrs. Reynoso usually sits passively in a motionless stupor, she sometimes repetitiously shakes her head or waves her arms. She most likely suffers from

catatonia

Wilma is extremely agitated because she hears voices that tell her to seduce the male nurses in her hospital ward. Wilma is most clearly suffering from

hallucination

the hallucinations experienced by those who suffer from schizophrenia are most likely to involve __________ things that are not there

hearing

Vigorous activity in the thalamus of schizophrenia patients has been found to be associated with

hearing voices

Cocaine may ________ symptoms of schizophrenia by ________ dopamine levels.

increase; increasing

psychologists are LEAST likely to suggest that __________ contribute(s) to the development of schizophrenia

neglectful child-rearing practices

People born in ________ during the month of ________ are at increased risk for schizophrenia.

north america; february

Of all the twins who share identical genes with a schizophrenia victim, about _________ do not themselves develop schizophrenia

one-half

which of the following has been pinpointed as an early warning sign for the subsequent onset of schizophrenia

poor muscle coordination

The chances for recovery from schizophrenia are considered to be greatest when the disorder develops

rapidly in response to a stressful life situation

People are more likely to recover from __________ schizophrenia than from __________ schizophrenia

reactive; process

An abnormal shrinkage of cerebral tissue is most likely to be associated with

schizophrenia

Evidence suggests that prenatal viral infections contribute to

schizophrenia

North Americans born during the winter and spring months are at a slightly increased risk for

schizophrenia

a breakdown in selective attention is most likely to be experienced by those who suffer from

schizophrenia

a short attention span is an early warning sign of

schizophrenia

low birth weight is a known risk factor for

schizophrenia

One study monitored teens and young adults who had two relatives with schizophrenia. Those who subsequently developed schizophrenia displayed a tendency to be ________ prior to the onset of their disorder.

socially withdrawn

Schizophrenia victims have difficulty focusing attention. This is most likely to be related to a smaller-than-normal

thalamus