PSY 333 Chapter 9 Study Guide: Abnormal Psychology Concepts and Disorders
Review
A possible side-effect of antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia is akathisia, -
correct answer ✔✔the inability to remain still.
In regard to studies identifying chromosomal locations of genes involved in schizophrenia, -
correct answer ✔✔the results of these studies are simply too varied to justify any firm
conclusions.
During an acute episode of schizophrenia, the most prominent symptom(s) is/are - correct
answer ✔✔positive symptoms.
Schizophrenia most commonly appears in - correct answer ✔✔adolescence or early adulthood.
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include all of the following EXCEPT: - correct answer
✔✔sociality.
Connie is receiving psychological therapy for schizophrenia. A major focus has been practicing
more effective methods for dealing with others, as well as basic life skills such as ordering in
restaurants, filling out applications for employment, and reading train schedules. She is likely
receiving - correct answer ✔✔social skills training.
When people with schizophrenia are hearing voices, one of the parts of the brain that appears
to be activated is - correct answer ✔✔brocas area
The DSM-5 removed the subtype of schizophrenia called - correct answer ✔✔all of the above.
Review
A possible side-effect of antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia is akathisia, -
correct answer ✔✔the inability to remain still.
In regard to studies identifying chromosomal locations of genes involved in schizophrenia, -
correct answer ✔✔the results of these studies are simply too varied to justify any firm
conclusions.
During an acute episode of schizophrenia, the most prominent symptom(s) is/are - correct
answer ✔✔positive symptoms.
Schizophrenia most commonly appears in - correct answer ✔✔adolescence or early adulthood.
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include all of the following EXCEPT: - correct answer
✔✔sociality.
Connie is receiving psychological therapy for schizophrenia. A major focus has been practicing
more effective methods for dealing with others, as well as basic life skills such as ordering in
restaurants, filling out applications for employment, and reading train schedules. She is likely
receiving - correct answer ✔✔social skills training.
When people with schizophrenia are hearing voices, one of the parts of the brain that appears
to be activated is - correct answer ✔✔brocas area
The DSM-5 removed the subtype of schizophrenia called - correct answer ✔✔all of the above.
