CH. 13 SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM &
OTHER PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Disorder featuring symptoms of both schizophrenia and major mood disorder -
ANSWER-Schizoaffective disorder
Psychotic disorder featuring a persistent belief contrary to reality (delusion) but no
other symptoms of schizophrenia - ANSWER-Delusional disorder
Psychotic disturbance in which an individual develops a delusion similar to that of a
person with whom he or she shares a close relationship - ANSWER-Shared
psychotic disorder (folio à deux)
Psychosis caused by the ingestion of medications, psychoactive drugs, or toxins -
ANSWER-Substance-induced psychotic disorder
Condition characterized by hallucinations or delusions that is the direct result of
another physiological disorder, such as stroke or brain tumor - ANSWER-Psychotic
disorder due to another medical condition
Psychotic disturbance involving delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech or
behavior, but lasting less than one month; often occurs in reaction to a stressor -
ANSWER-Brief psychotic disorder
Disorder involving the onset of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and
delusions, which puts a person at high risk for schizophrenia - ANSWER-Attenuated
psychosis syndrome
Period during which some symptoms appear but before development of full
symptoms - ANSWER-Prodromal stage
According to an obsolete, unsupported theory, a cold, dominating, rejecting parent
who was thought to cause schizophrenia in his or her offspring - ANSWER-
Schizophrenogenic
According to an obsolete, unsupported theory, the practice of transmitting conflicting
messages that was thought to cause schizophrenia - ANSWER-Double bind
Hostility and overinvolvement demonstrated by some families toward a family
member with a psychological disorder - ANSWER-Expressed emotion
Social learning behavior modification system in which individuals earn items they can
exchange for desired rewards by displaying appropriate behaviors - ANSWER-Token
economy
, Least understood symptoms of schizophrenia that include erratic behaviors that
affect speech, motor behavior, and emotional reactions - ANSWER-Disorganized
symptoms
Lack of interest in or motivation for social interactions; a preference for solitary
activities - ANSWER-Asociality
Psychotic symptom involving disorder of thought content and presence of strong
beliefs that are misrepresentations of reality - ANSWER-Delusion
Psychotic disturbance in which an individual develops a delusion similar to that of a
person with whom he or she shares a close relationship - ANSWER-Folie à deux
Psychotic symptom of a perceptual disturbance in which things are seen or heard or
otherwise sensed although they are not real or actually present - ANSWER-
Hallucination
Term used to characterize many unusual behaviors, although in its strictest sense it
usually involves delusions and hallucinations - ANSWER-Psychosis
Which of the following best describes Max's current state? - ANSWER-Max's bizarre
thoughts and actions have been noticed by others, but they haven't had any
significant negative impact
Some of the symptoms associated with various psychotic disorders are listed in the
following table. Which symptom is clearly present in Max's case? - ANSWER-
Delusions
Deficiency in the amount or content of speech, a disturbance often seen in people
with schizophrenia - ANSWER-Alogia
Inability to experience pleasure, associated with some mood and schizophrenia
disorders - ANSWER-Anhedonia
Apparently emotionless demeanor (including toneless speech and vacant gaze)
when a reaction would be expected - ANSWER-Flat affect
Devastating psychotic disorder that may involve characteristic disturbances in
thinking (delusions), perception (hallucinations), speech, emotions, and behavior -
ANSWER-Schizophrenia
Disorder of movement involving immobility or excited agitation - ANSWER-Catatonia
Silly and immature emotionality, a characteristic of some types of schizophrenia -
ANSWER-Hebephrenia
Person's irrational belief that they are especially important or that others are seeking
to harm them - ANSWER-Paranoia
OTHER PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Disorder featuring symptoms of both schizophrenia and major mood disorder -
ANSWER-Schizoaffective disorder
Psychotic disorder featuring a persistent belief contrary to reality (delusion) but no
other symptoms of schizophrenia - ANSWER-Delusional disorder
Psychotic disturbance in which an individual develops a delusion similar to that of a
person with whom he or she shares a close relationship - ANSWER-Shared
psychotic disorder (folio à deux)
Psychosis caused by the ingestion of medications, psychoactive drugs, or toxins -
ANSWER-Substance-induced psychotic disorder
Condition characterized by hallucinations or delusions that is the direct result of
another physiological disorder, such as stroke or brain tumor - ANSWER-Psychotic
disorder due to another medical condition
Psychotic disturbance involving delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech or
behavior, but lasting less than one month; often occurs in reaction to a stressor -
ANSWER-Brief psychotic disorder
Disorder involving the onset of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and
delusions, which puts a person at high risk for schizophrenia - ANSWER-Attenuated
psychosis syndrome
Period during which some symptoms appear but before development of full
symptoms - ANSWER-Prodromal stage
According to an obsolete, unsupported theory, a cold, dominating, rejecting parent
who was thought to cause schizophrenia in his or her offspring - ANSWER-
Schizophrenogenic
According to an obsolete, unsupported theory, the practice of transmitting conflicting
messages that was thought to cause schizophrenia - ANSWER-Double bind
Hostility and overinvolvement demonstrated by some families toward a family
member with a psychological disorder - ANSWER-Expressed emotion
Social learning behavior modification system in which individuals earn items they can
exchange for desired rewards by displaying appropriate behaviors - ANSWER-Token
economy
, Least understood symptoms of schizophrenia that include erratic behaviors that
affect speech, motor behavior, and emotional reactions - ANSWER-Disorganized
symptoms
Lack of interest in or motivation for social interactions; a preference for solitary
activities - ANSWER-Asociality
Psychotic symptom involving disorder of thought content and presence of strong
beliefs that are misrepresentations of reality - ANSWER-Delusion
Psychotic disturbance in which an individual develops a delusion similar to that of a
person with whom he or she shares a close relationship - ANSWER-Folie à deux
Psychotic symptom of a perceptual disturbance in which things are seen or heard or
otherwise sensed although they are not real or actually present - ANSWER-
Hallucination
Term used to characterize many unusual behaviors, although in its strictest sense it
usually involves delusions and hallucinations - ANSWER-Psychosis
Which of the following best describes Max's current state? - ANSWER-Max's bizarre
thoughts and actions have been noticed by others, but they haven't had any
significant negative impact
Some of the symptoms associated with various psychotic disorders are listed in the
following table. Which symptom is clearly present in Max's case? - ANSWER-
Delusions
Deficiency in the amount or content of speech, a disturbance often seen in people
with schizophrenia - ANSWER-Alogia
Inability to experience pleasure, associated with some mood and schizophrenia
disorders - ANSWER-Anhedonia
Apparently emotionless demeanor (including toneless speech and vacant gaze)
when a reaction would be expected - ANSWER-Flat affect
Devastating psychotic disorder that may involve characteristic disturbances in
thinking (delusions), perception (hallucinations), speech, emotions, and behavior -
ANSWER-Schizophrenia
Disorder of movement involving immobility or excited agitation - ANSWER-Catatonia
Silly and immature emotionality, a characteristic of some types of schizophrenia -
ANSWER-Hebephrenia
Person's irrational belief that they are especially important or that others are seeking
to harm them - ANSWER-Paranoia
