PSYCHOPATHOLOGY NEWEST TEST BANK EXAM
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Sherry, who has schizophrenia, experiences delusions. This symptom is classified under which category?
A. disorganized
B. positive
C. negative
D. factitious - ANSWERS -B. Positive
Beach Boys lead singer Brian Wilson was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. In addition to an
uninterrupted period of major mood disorder, diagnostic criteria include _____.
A. an episode of the disorder lasts at least one month but less than six months
B. Criterion A for schizophrenia has never been met
C. delusions or hallucinations for two or more weeks in the absence of a major mood episode
D. level of functioning in one or more major areas is markedly below the level prior to onset - ANSWERS
-C. delusions or hallucinations for two or more weeks in the absence of a major mood episode
Historical accounts of Isaac Newton suggest that he exhibited symptoms consistent with schizophrenia,
including delusions. Several theories have been offered about delusions, including the _____ view that
delusions are attempts to deal with and relieve anxiety and stress.
A. motivational
B. deficit
C. biological