50 Schizophrenia

Question 1

Mr. James believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his life savings. Mr. James is most clearly suffering from

Answer 1

delusions

Question 2

Which of the following best illustrates a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Answer 2

social withdrawal

Question 3

Catatonia is characterized by

Answer 3

periods of immobility or excessive, purposeless movement

Question 4

Therapeutic drugs that block dopamine receptors are most likely to reduce

Answer 4

hallucinations

Question 5

The relationship between the season of the year in which people are born and their subsequent risk of schizophrenia best highlights the role of ________ in this disorder.

Answer 5

viral infections

Question 6

Mrs. Higgins believes that aliens from another planet have removed her stomach and are watching her to see how long it takes her to grow another one. Mrs. Higgins is most likely suffering from

Answer 6

schizophrenia

Question 7

Michael complains that threatening voices are constantly telling him that he is so evil he should drown himself. Michael is experiencing

Answer 7

hallucinations

Question 8

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

Answer 8

rapidly in response to a stressful life situation

Question 9

A PET scan study of people with ________ found increased activity in the amygdala.

Answer 9

paranoia

Question 10

Oxygen deprivation at the time of birth is a known risk factor for

Answer 10

schizophrenia