ch 8 prac quiz Flashcards
Which of the following is true about the neurotransmitters involved in schizophrenia?
a. New research suggests that that there is very little evidence that neurotransmitters play a role in schizophrenia.
b. New research suggests that norepinephrine, glutamate, and ACH also play a role in schizophrenia.
c. Excess dopamine activity in the amygdala and unusually low dopamine activity in the frontal cortex play a role in schizophrenia.
d. Excess dopamine activity in the mesolimbic pathway and unusually low dopamine activity in the prefrontal area play a role in schizophrenia.
d. Excess dopamine activity in the mesolimbic pathway and unusually low dopamine activity in the prefrontal area play a role in schizophrenia.
Tabitha believes that an alien being is growing inside of her. Tabitha is most likely experiencing a(n)_____ hallucination.
a. auditory
b. somatic
c. visual
d. tactile
b. somatic
People with _____ may believe that the comments of a local politician at a rally are directed at them.
a. delusions of reference
b. tactile delusion
c. somatic delusions
d. delusions of thought insertion
a. delusions of reference
Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of symptoms of schizophrenia?
a. Negative symptoms
b. Cognitive deficits
c. Behavioral deficits
d. Positive symptoms
c. Behavioral deficits
Jamal believes that he is being followed but shows no other psychotic symptoms. Other than his delusion, he does not act oddly or have difficulty functioning. He is most likely to be diagnosed with
a. brief psychotic disorder
b. schizophrenia spectrum disorder
c. schizophreniform disorder
d. delusional disorder
d. delusional disorder
Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
a. Tardive dyskinesia
b. Catatonic behavior
c. Anhedonia
d. Avolition
b. Catatonic behavior
Julia suddenly experienced delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech but these symptoms lasted for only 3 days. She is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.
a. schizoaffective disorder
b. delusional disorder
c. schizophreniform disorder
d. brief psychotic disorder
d. brief psychotic disorder
A common side effect of neuroleptics that consists of involuntary movements of the tongue, mouth, or jaw is _____.
a. tardive dyskinesia
b. akathesis
c. agranulocytosis
d. akinesia
a. tardive dyskinesia
Fred believes that the FBI is intercepting his text messages from God, and they are trying to entrap him because he is the chosen one. Most likely, Fred is experiencing a _____.
a. somatic delusion
b. grandiose delusion
c. persecutory delusion
d. thought insertion
c. persecutory delusion
Based on current research, which statement is most justified?
a. Genetics cannot play a significant role in the cause of schizophrenia because most people with the disorder have no close relatives who have it.
b. Genetics may not be sufficient for schizophrenia, but everyone who develops schizophrenia must have some number of “schizophrenia genes.”
c. Each subtype of schizophrenia is caused by a different gene
d. Genetics increase a person’s vulnerability to develop schizophrenia.
d. Genetics increase a person’s vulnerability to develop schizophrenia.
Enlarged brain ventricles
a. are seen in all individuals with schizophrenia.
b. suggest that there has been a loss of brain tissue.
c. can be used to confirm a diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder.
d. can be used to confirm a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder.
b. suggest that there has been a loss of brain tissue.
First-generation antipsychotics
a. work by blocking norepinephrine and have been replaced by second-generation antipsychotics.
b. produce very few side effects and work best for negative symptoms.
c. work by blocking dopamine receptors and work best for positive symptoms.
d. produce very few side effects and work best for positive symptoms.
c. work by blocking dopamine receptors and work best for positive symptoms.
