Question 1

Gary, a schizophrenic patient at a psychiatric hospital, hums very loudly when others are around. He explained to staff that this helps limit the ability of others to read his mind. What type of delusions is Gary experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

The word schizophrenia is a combination of two Greek words that mean

Accepted Answer

The word schizophrenia comes from the Greek roots schizo, meaning "split," and phrene, meaning "mind." Therefore, the best choice is C, "split mind." The other choices are not accurate descriptions of schizophrenia.

Question 3

Gloria, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, is experiencing delusions that are both persecutory and frightening in nature. Her symptoms would indicate she is____________

Accepted Answer

Gloria's delusions are persecutory, indicating that she believes someone is out to harm or mistreat her. This is characteristic of paranoid delusions which are common in schizophrenia.

Question 4

James, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, believes he is being controlled by others through a radio that has been inserted into his brain. James is exhibiting which type of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

James is exhibiting symptoms of influence, which are commonly associated with schizophrenia. These symptoms include delusions of control, thought broadcasting, and thought insertion, which can lead the individual to believe that their thoughts and actions are being controlled by external forces.

Question 5

Lois, a resident at a group home for people with schizophrenia, refuses to eat food or take her medications because she believes the staff is poisoning her. What type of delusions is Lois experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Lois is experiencing delusions of persecution or paranoid delusions as she believes the staff is specifically targeting her with poison.

Question 6

Select the following statement about psychotic disorders that is True.

Accepted Answer

While schizophrenia is a disorder that involves psychotic symptoms, it is not the only disorder that does so. Other psychotic disorders include brief psychotic disorder, delusional disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. Additionally, the presence of hallucinations and delusions alone does not indicate the presence of schizophrenia; a thorough evaluation is necessary to make a diagnosis. While most people may experience transient psychotic states, this does not necessarily mean they meet the criteria for a psychotic disorder.

Question 7

An older woman frantically calls the Attorney General's Office to report someone trying to "control" her by broadcasting messages through her television. Highly agitated, she requests a thorough investigation. The content of this call typifies

Accepted Answer

The woman's belief that someone is trying to control her through her TV is an example of delusions of influence, where the individual believes that external forces are controlling their behavior or thoughts. In this case, the woman believes that the messages on the TV are meant for her and are trying to control her.

Question 8

Positive symptoms refer to the

Accepted Answer

Positive symptoms are behaviors, thoughts, or feelings that are present in individuals with a psychiatric illness but absent in those without an illness. These symptoms can include hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Question 9

The term schizophrenia was coined by

Accepted Answer

The term schizophrenia was first coined by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler in 1908, who introduced the term to describe a group of symptoms that were previously referred to as dementia praecox by Emil Kraepelin. Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung did not play a significant role in the development of the concept of schizophrenia.

Question 10

People diagnosed with schizophrenia have

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia does not involve split or multiple personalities. Rather, it is a mental disorder characterized by disordered thinking, perceptions, and behavior.

Question 11

Psychotic disorders are characterized by unusual thinking, distorted perceptions, and

Accepted Answer

Psychotic disorders often involve odd behaviors, which are part of the symptoms along with unusual thinking and distorted perceptions.

Question 12

"See the sun, Bobby run, lobby, slobby hobo." This statement is an example of

Accepted Answer

Clang association is characterized by the grouping of words based on their sound rather than their meaning, often seen in bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. The given statement exemplifies this through the use of rhyming words without logical connection.

Question 13

Janice came to her local hospital tonight because she feels beetles crawling around inside her body. With the exception of numerous scratch marks, no medical abnormalities were found. Janice remains convinced that she is infested with beetles. What type of hallucinations is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Janice is experiencing somatic hallucinations, which involve sensations in the body that do not correspond with an actual physical condition. In this case, she is feeling the sensation of beetles crawling inside her body.

Question 14

Hallucinations that involve the sense of taste are called

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations that involve the sense of taste are referred to as gustatory hallucinations.

Question 15

The original name for schizophrenia, dementia praecox, was coined by

Accepted Answer

The original name for schizophrenia, dementia praecox, was coined by German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin in the late 19th century.

Question 16

Jack, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, has strange speech patterns. He takes long pauses during conversations and says things like, "I was in 5ᵗʰ grade once. I'm the oldest child in the family. Children like a good parade. The show must go on!" Jack is exhibiting __________

Accepted Answer

Jack's speech patterns demonstrate disorganized thinking, which is a common symptom of schizophrenia. The long pauses and seemingly unrelated statements suggest a lack of coherent thought processes. Paranoid individuals may exhibit suspiciousness and delusions, but this is not the primary presentation in this case. Waxy flexibility and catatonia are physical symptoms that involve bodily movement, which are not evident from the information given about Jack's speech patterns.

Question 17

The most common type of delusions seen in schizophrenia is

Accepted Answer

Persecutory delusions, or beliefs that one is being threatened, harassed, or conspired against, are the most common type of delusions seen in schizophrenia.

Question 18

The most common type of hallucinations is

Accepted Answer

Auditory hallucinations, or hearing voices or sounds that are not actually present, are the most common type of hallucinations in conditions such as schizophrenia.

Question 19

The three symptom categories in schizophrenia are

Accepted Answer

The three symptom categories in schizophrenia are positive symptoms (exaggerations or distortions of normal behavior and experience), negative symptoms (reductions or losses of normal functions) and cognitive impairments (problems with attention, memory, and other mental activities).

Question 20

The RCMP has brought Ben to the emergency room of a local hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. He was found trying to scale the fence that surrounds the Prime Ministers Residence and insists that he is the Prime Minister. Family members confirm that Ben is being treated for schizophrenia. What type of delusion is Ben experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Ben is experiencing a delusion of self-significance as he believes that he is the Prime Minister, a position of great power and importance. This is consistent with the symptomatology of schizophrenia.

Quiz 10: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders