GPSTC CIT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
A Georgia where people with mental illnesses and other behavioral health disorders are treated,
not incarcerated. answer - GA CIT Vision
To equip Georgia CIT officers with the skills to assist people with mental illnesses and other
behavioral health disorders in crisis, thereby advancing public safety and reducing stigma.
answer - GA CIT Mission
Public safety
Community providers
Family/Advocacy groups answer - Three way partnership
recovery answer - the role of advocacy groups
reduce stigma answer - the role of community service members
One the most highly stigmatized conditions. answer - Schizophrenia
Problems in work, relationships, education, and self care. 60-70% do not marry. answer -
Schizophrenia is one of the most top 10 disabling conditions in the world due to:
a form of mental illness, a syndrome, commonly present in schizophrenia. answer - Psychosis is
multiple or split personality, caused by poor parenting, usually not a threat, and are not
completely disabled. answer - Psychosis is not
, Hearing voices. False beliefs (delusions). Paranoia answer - Positive symptoms
Expressing emotion less. Emotional withdrawal. Low or no energy/motivation. Problems with
grooming and hygiene. answer - Negative symptoms
Hostility/Aggression. Disorganized symptoms. Impaired insight. answer - Symptoms of
schizophrenia
Irritability. Agitation. Threatening behavior. answer - Symptoms of hostility
Thinking, acting, talking in ways that don't make sense. Use of unrelated words or words
without meaning. Speech moves quickly through multiple topics. Behavior may be bizarre.
answer - Disorganized symptoms
Symptoms usually first appear in late teens to mid 30s answer - Onset of schizophrenia
Delusions. Hallucinations. Disorganized speech. Disorganized or catatonic behavior. Negative
symptoms. answer - Diagnosing schizophrenia requires two of the following at least 1 month
Prodromal. Active. Recovery answer - Course of schizophrenia
Abnormalities in specific pathways in the brain. A biological brain disease (genetics). answer -
Causes of schizophrenia
Medications (Antipsychotics). Psychosocial treatments. answer - Treatments for schizophrenia
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
A Georgia where people with mental illnesses and other behavioral health disorders are treated,
not incarcerated. answer - GA CIT Vision
To equip Georgia CIT officers with the skills to assist people with mental illnesses and other
behavioral health disorders in crisis, thereby advancing public safety and reducing stigma.
answer - GA CIT Mission
Public safety
Community providers
Family/Advocacy groups answer - Three way partnership
recovery answer - the role of advocacy groups
reduce stigma answer - the role of community service members
One the most highly stigmatized conditions. answer - Schizophrenia
Problems in work, relationships, education, and self care. 60-70% do not marry. answer -
Schizophrenia is one of the most top 10 disabling conditions in the world due to:
a form of mental illness, a syndrome, commonly present in schizophrenia. answer - Psychosis is
multiple or split personality, caused by poor parenting, usually not a threat, and are not
completely disabled. answer - Psychosis is not
, Hearing voices. False beliefs (delusions). Paranoia answer - Positive symptoms
Expressing emotion less. Emotional withdrawal. Low or no energy/motivation. Problems with
grooming and hygiene. answer - Negative symptoms
Hostility/Aggression. Disorganized symptoms. Impaired insight. answer - Symptoms of
schizophrenia
Irritability. Agitation. Threatening behavior. answer - Symptoms of hostility
Thinking, acting, talking in ways that don't make sense. Use of unrelated words or words
without meaning. Speech moves quickly through multiple topics. Behavior may be bizarre.
answer - Disorganized symptoms
Symptoms usually first appear in late teens to mid 30s answer - Onset of schizophrenia
Delusions. Hallucinations. Disorganized speech. Disorganized or catatonic behavior. Negative
symptoms. answer - Diagnosing schizophrenia requires two of the following at least 1 month
Prodromal. Active. Recovery answer - Course of schizophrenia
Abnormalities in specific pathways in the brain. A biological brain disease (genetics). answer -
Causes of schizophrenia
Medications (Antipsychotics). Psychosocial treatments. answer - Treatments for schizophrenia
