NURS 665 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

NURS 665 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Brain region where positive symptoms occur - CORRECT ANSWER Brain region where negative symptoms occur - CORRECT ANSWER acumen's Brain region where affective symptoms occur - CORRECT ANSWER cortex Brain region where aggressive symptoms occur - CORRECT ANSWER cortex/amygdala Brain region where cognitive symptoms occur - CORRECT ANSWER limbic system - CORRECT ANSWER mesolimbic mesocortical/nucleus ventromedial prefrontal orbitofrontal Dorsolateral prefrontal frontal lobe, hippocampus, parahippocampus Hallucinations result due to - CORRECT ANSWER overreaction in temporal lobe what neurotransmitter is affected in schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER too much dopamine; excessive dopamine release in patients with schizophrenia has been linked to the severity of positive psychotic symptoms. Capgras syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER The delusional belief that an acquaintance has been replaced by an identical-looking imposter. It is more commonly seen in schizophrenia, dementia, and brain trauma. Erotomania - CORRECT ANSWER Delusional belief, more common in women than men, that someone is deeply in love with them, generally a person of hight status (delusions of love) delusions of grandeur - CORRECT ANSWER A false belief that one is a famous person or a powerful or important person who has some great knowledge, ability, or authority. Ex. person thinks he or she is the president or Jesus Christ delusions of reference - CORRECT ANSWER Delusions of reference: belief that common elements in the environment are directed toward the individual