Types of disabilities - Psychological/psychiatric disabilities - Schizophrenia

Question 1

Schizophrenia is a(n) __________ disorder.

Answer 1

a) extremely complex

Question 2

Which of the following is true about the causes of schizophrenia?

Answer 2

a) The causes are unknown, but genetics and biology may be factors.
b) The causes are entirely known.
c) Schizophrenia is caused by poor parenting.
d) Schizophrenia is caused by bad diet.

Question 3

Schizophrenia experiences are generally categorized into __________ groups.

Answer 3

a) two
b) three
c) four
d) five

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of positive schizophrenia experiences?

Answer 4

a) Hallucinations and delusions
b) Lack of motivation
c) Isolation from society
d) Memory deficits

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of negative schizophrenia experiences?

Answer 5

a) Lack of motivation
b) Hallucinations
c) Hearing voices
d) Seeing things

Question 6

True or False: People with schizophrenia often have difficulty expressing themselves.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Which of the following difficulties might someone with schizophrenia experience?

Answer 7

a) Attention and memory deficits
b) Superior memory and concentration
c) No problems with attention
d) Increased motivation

Question 8

True or False: Schizophrenia is the most stigmatized mental disorder.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is a common misconception about people with schizophrenia?

Answer 9

a) They cannot live independently.
b) They have superhuman strength.
c) They are more intelligent than others.
d) They are immune to physical illness.

Question 10

According to Dr. Paris Williams, what is important for someone experiencing schizophrenia?

Answer 10

a) Hope and recognizing the possibility of a better life
b) Accepting their condition as unchangeable
c) Isolating themselves from others
d) Ignoring their condition