PSYC-260: SCHIZOPHRENIA
SPECTRUM & OTHER PSYCHOTIC
DISORDERS EXAM 2, CH. 13 -
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Alberto believes that his computer comes to life at night and transmits messages
about humans to Pluto. Assuming Alberto's computer does not do this, what is
Alberto's belief an example of? - ANSWER-a delusion
After Hank was asked how his summer break was, he offered the following reply: "My
summer was great. Yes, great as the Great Wall of China. China is one place I have
never been. I sure do like to travel. My brother used to work for a travel agent a long
time ago. It sure has been a long time since I've seen my sister." What does his reply
exemplify? - ANSWER-loose associations
Allen is convinced that his brother has been replaced by an imposter. What aspect of
schizophrenia is Allen displaying? - ANSWER-Capgras syndrome
According to the DSM-5 , which of the following symptoms can be manifested by
someone with schizophrenic/schizophreniform or delusional disorders but is not a
criteria for that disorder? - ANSWER-catatonia
Robert has experienced disorganized speech and hallucinations for the past six years.
He has also experienced several major depressive episodes during this time period.
What diagnosis would Robert most likely receive? - ANSWER-schizoaffective disorder
After Martha's last final examination, she began experiencing auditory hallucinations
and told her friends about her plans to reunite all missing children from around the
world with their parents. Martha's friends were relieved two weeks later when Martha
reported that she was not hearing any voices and did not have any plans for reuniting
missing children. What had Martha most likely experienced? - ANSWER-a brief
psychotic disorder
According to researchers, which of the following can initiate both the onset of
schizophrenia and relapse? - ANSWER-stressful life events
You are very hopeful when your sister is prescribed a powerful neuroleptic drug to
treat her schizophrenia. At the same time, you know it is likely to affect her delusions
more than which of the following symptoms? - ANSWER-flat affect
What is tardive dyskinesia? - ANSWER-a side effect of some antipsychotic drugs
alogia - ANSWER-Deficiency in the amount or content of speech; a disturbance often
seen in people with schizophrenia.
, anhedonia - ANSWER-Inability to experience pleasure, associated with some
schizophrenic and mood disorders.
asociality - ANSWER-A lack of interest in or motivation for social interactions; a
preference for solitary activities.
associative splitting - ANSWER-Separation among basic functions of human
personality (e.g., cognition, emotion, perception) that is seen by some as the defining
characteristic of schizophrenia.
attenuated psychosis syndrome - ANSWER-Disorder involving the onset of psychotic
symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, which puts a person at high risk for
schizophrenia; designated for further study by the DSM-5.
avolition - ANSWER-Apathy, or the inability to initiate or persist in important activities.
Consider the textbook's case study of "Thomas," who experienced delusions of
persecution. According to that case, which recently developed treatment appears to
be effective for schizophrenia? - ANSWER-cognitive-behavioural therapy
In the development of the DSM-5 the symptoms of schizophrenia are differentiated
into all but which of the following? - ANSWER-Cognitive
Motor disruptions in schizophrenia are similar to motor disruptions with which other
disease? - ANSWER-Parkinson's disease
Wayne does not have flat affect or anhedonia, but he has become socially isolated
because of his suspicions of others. What condition does Wayne most likely have? -
ANSWER-delusional disorder
Which of the following applies to the delusions experienced by those diagnosed with
delusional disorder? - ANSWER-They tend to be contrary to reality.
Grandpa has us all worried and scared. He has suddenly become suspicious of
everyone and has some wild ideas about needing to protect himself from his loving
family. His doctor has ruled out drugs and brain disease and suggests a psychological
cause. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-delusional disorder
When pregnant mothers suffer diseases or are exposed to harmful toxins, their
children sometimes develop problems later in life. Which of the following risks, if
reduced among pregnant women, may help reduce schizophrenia? - ANSWER-a virus
According to a study on the relapse rates of schizophrenia as described in the
textbook, approximately what percentage of people who have one episode of
schizophrenia will have no lasting impairments or further episodes? - ANSWER-22
percent
Research indicates that there is a 48-percent concordance rate of schizophrenia in
identical (monozygotic) twins, who share 100 percent of their genetic information.
SPECTRUM & OTHER PSYCHOTIC
DISORDERS EXAM 2, CH. 13 -
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Alberto believes that his computer comes to life at night and transmits messages
about humans to Pluto. Assuming Alberto's computer does not do this, what is
Alberto's belief an example of? - ANSWER-a delusion
After Hank was asked how his summer break was, he offered the following reply: "My
summer was great. Yes, great as the Great Wall of China. China is one place I have
never been. I sure do like to travel. My brother used to work for a travel agent a long
time ago. It sure has been a long time since I've seen my sister." What does his reply
exemplify? - ANSWER-loose associations
Allen is convinced that his brother has been replaced by an imposter. What aspect of
schizophrenia is Allen displaying? - ANSWER-Capgras syndrome
According to the DSM-5 , which of the following symptoms can be manifested by
someone with schizophrenic/schizophreniform or delusional disorders but is not a
criteria for that disorder? - ANSWER-catatonia
Robert has experienced disorganized speech and hallucinations for the past six years.
He has also experienced several major depressive episodes during this time period.
What diagnosis would Robert most likely receive? - ANSWER-schizoaffective disorder
After Martha's last final examination, she began experiencing auditory hallucinations
and told her friends about her plans to reunite all missing children from around the
world with their parents. Martha's friends were relieved two weeks later when Martha
reported that she was not hearing any voices and did not have any plans for reuniting
missing children. What had Martha most likely experienced? - ANSWER-a brief
psychotic disorder
According to researchers, which of the following can initiate both the onset of
schizophrenia and relapse? - ANSWER-stressful life events
You are very hopeful when your sister is prescribed a powerful neuroleptic drug to
treat her schizophrenia. At the same time, you know it is likely to affect her delusions
more than which of the following symptoms? - ANSWER-flat affect
What is tardive dyskinesia? - ANSWER-a side effect of some antipsychotic drugs
alogia - ANSWER-Deficiency in the amount or content of speech; a disturbance often
seen in people with schizophrenia.
, anhedonia - ANSWER-Inability to experience pleasure, associated with some
schizophrenic and mood disorders.
asociality - ANSWER-A lack of interest in or motivation for social interactions; a
preference for solitary activities.
associative splitting - ANSWER-Separation among basic functions of human
personality (e.g., cognition, emotion, perception) that is seen by some as the defining
characteristic of schizophrenia.
attenuated psychosis syndrome - ANSWER-Disorder involving the onset of psychotic
symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, which puts a person at high risk for
schizophrenia; designated for further study by the DSM-5.
avolition - ANSWER-Apathy, or the inability to initiate or persist in important activities.
Consider the textbook's case study of "Thomas," who experienced delusions of
persecution. According to that case, which recently developed treatment appears to
be effective for schizophrenia? - ANSWER-cognitive-behavioural therapy
In the development of the DSM-5 the symptoms of schizophrenia are differentiated
into all but which of the following? - ANSWER-Cognitive
Motor disruptions in schizophrenia are similar to motor disruptions with which other
disease? - ANSWER-Parkinson's disease
Wayne does not have flat affect or anhedonia, but he has become socially isolated
because of his suspicions of others. What condition does Wayne most likely have? -
ANSWER-delusional disorder
Which of the following applies to the delusions experienced by those diagnosed with
delusional disorder? - ANSWER-They tend to be contrary to reality.
Grandpa has us all worried and scared. He has suddenly become suspicious of
everyone and has some wild ideas about needing to protect himself from his loving
family. His doctor has ruled out drugs and brain disease and suggests a psychological
cause. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-delusional disorder
When pregnant mothers suffer diseases or are exposed to harmful toxins, their
children sometimes develop problems later in life. Which of the following risks, if
reduced among pregnant women, may help reduce schizophrenia? - ANSWER-a virus
According to a study on the relapse rates of schizophrenia as described in the
textbook, approximately what percentage of people who have one episode of
schizophrenia will have no lasting impairments or further episodes? - ANSWER-22
percent
Research indicates that there is a 48-percent concordance rate of schizophrenia in
identical (monozygotic) twins, who share 100 percent of their genetic information.
