Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to occur in the paranoid type of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

The paranoid type of schizophrenia is characterized by the presence of hallucinations and thematic or systematized delusions, which are typically related to persecution or grandiosity. Disorganized speech, poor prognosis, limited cognitive skills, and flat affect are more commonly associated with other subtypes of schizophrenia.

Question 2

Match the following negative symptom of schizophrenia with its definition: flat affect,

Accepted Answer

Flat affect refers to a lack of emotional response and a blank facial expression.

Answer: B 
 Anhedonia refers to an inability to experience pleasure.

Answer: D 
 Alogia refers to a lack of speech content and/or slowed speech response.

Answer: A 
 Avolition refers to an inability to initiate and persist in activities.

Question 3

Which of the following is the definition of catatonia?

Accepted Answer

Catatonia is a psychiatric condition characterized by immobility or agitated excitement. It can include symptoms such as stiff, rigid muscles, lack of response or awareness, and unusual or repetitive movements.

Question 4

Which of the following is characterized of paranoid schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Paranoid schizophrenia is characterized by delusions of grandeur or persecution. Silly and immature behavior is more typical of disorganized schizophrenia, early madness is not specific to any particular subtype, and alternating immobility and agitated excitement are more typical of catatonic schizophrenia.

Question 5

Mort has displayed a number of schizophrenic symptoms.An obvious one was his lack of speech content manifested in nonsensical ramblings and slowed speech response.This symptoms is called ______________.

Accepted Answer

Alogia is a negative symptom of schizophrenia characterized by a decrease in the amount and quality of speech. This is manifested by slowed speech response, short and empty replies, and nonsensical ramblings. Anhedonia refers to the inability to experience pleasure, avolition refers to the lack of motivation or goal-directed behavior, while clanging refers to the use of words based on sound rather than meaning.

Question 6

Dr.Smith conducted a research study involving schizophrenic adults in which her looked at their facial expressions in home movies taken when they were children.He was trying to determine if the development of schizophrenia could be predicted by facial expressions showing limited emotional reactions.This research study focused on the negative symptom called _________.

Accepted Answer

Affective flattening refers to the reduction in the range and intensity of emotional expressions, which is a negative symptom commonly associated with schizophrenia. Dr. Smith's study aimed to determine if limited emotional reactions in childhood could predict the development of affective flattening and ultimately, schizophrenia.

Question 7

Which of the following subtypes of schizophrenia is likely to be associated with the best functioning before and after episodes?

Accepted Answer

Paranoid subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by delusions and hallucinations related to persecution or grandeur. The individual typically has intact cognitive function, emotional expression, and behavior, leading to better overall functioning before and after episodes. This subtype also has a better prognosis compared to other subtypes.

Question 8

The DSM-IV criteria for the disorganized type of schizophrenia include all of the following EXCEPT ______________.

Accepted Answer

Echolalia or echopraxia are not specifically listed as criteria for the disorganized type of schizophrenia. The other three options are included in the criteria.

Question 9

People who experience hallucinations appear to be

Accepted Answer

People who experience hallucinations often hear their own thoughts or internal dialogue as external voices, rather than perceiving them as originating from outside sources.

Question 10

The negative schizophrenic symptom called avolition is defined as

Accepted Answer

Avolition is specifically defined as the inability to initiate and persist in activities, such as basic hygiene or work tasks.

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT apply to the disorganized subtype of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

The disorganized subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by fragmented delusions and hallucinations, inappropriate or flat affect, and self-absorption and mirror gazing. However, frequent remissions and improvement of symptoms are not typically associated with this subtype.

Question 12

Research using brain-imaging techniques has localized auditory hallucinations in the part of the brain called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research using brain-imaging techniques has localized auditory...

Question 13

Results of research showing that auditory hallucinations are localized in the expressive speech area of the brain suggest that

Accepted Answer

The research suggests that auditory hallucinations are localized in the expressive speech area of the brain, which means that a person who is hallucinating is actually listening to their own thoughts. This supports choice C. Choices A, B, and D are not directly supported by the research.

Question 14

Which of the following subtypes of schizophrenia is likely to be associated with the highest level of functioning before or after episodes of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Paranoid schizophrenia is often associated with a higher level of functioning before and after episodes compared to other subtypes, as individuals may have fewer cognitive impairments and better social functioning.

Question 15

According to research,a schizophrenic who exhibits flat affect

Accepted Answer

Flat affect refers to a lack of emotional expression, not a lack of emotional experience. Schizophrenics with flat affect can still experience emotions internally.

Question 16

Marta,a hospitalized schizophrenic patient,shows an unusual form of catatonia.If someone moves one of her arms or legs into a different position,it just stays that way.Marta's bizarre behavior is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

Waxy flexibility is a symptom of catatonia where the patient's limbs can be easily manipulated into different positions, but once moved they remain in that position without any resistance or effort on the patient's part. This is different from postural dysfunction, which refers to difficulties with maintaining an upright posture, and aerobic mobility, which is not a recognized symptom or disorder. Schizophrenic movement disorder is a broader term that can encompass a range of movement abnormalities seen in schizophrenia, but it does not specifically describe Marta's behavior.

Question 17

Mark was diagnosed with schizophrenia many years ago.Most recently,he has been exhibiting some bizarre behaviors.For example,he stands for hours in unusual postures.Mark's motor dysfunction is called __________________.

Accepted Answer

Catatonic immobility is a type of motor dysfunction characterized by prolonged periods of immobility and unusual postures or movements. It is often associated with schizophrenia.

Question 18

The negative schizophrenic symptom called anhedonia is defined as

Accepted Answer

Anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure or loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities. Option A describes avolition, option C describes blunted affect, and option D describes alogia.

Question 19

The most common type of hallucination experienced by psychotic individuals is ____________.

Accepted Answer

Auditory hallucinations, such as hearing voices or sounds that are not present, are the most common type of hallucination experienced by people with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.

Question 20

Which of the following is closely associated with catatonia?

Accepted Answer

Waxy flexibility, the ability to hold a rigid posture, is a classic symptom of catatonia. Negative withdrawal, agitation, and repetitive echolalia can be symptoms of other conditions such as schizophrenia, depression or anxiety, but they are not specific to catatonia.

Quiz 13: Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders