Question 1

Marcus believes that his actions are being manipulated by evil demons who are trying to possess his body.He truly believes that when he shot 14 innocent people at his office it was because the demons,talking to him through his neighbour's cat,made him do it.Marcus's beliefs represent delusions of ________.

Accepted Answer

Marcus believes that he is being controlled by evil forces, indicating that he has delusions of being controlled.

Question 2

Ricardo believes that he is dead.He believes that Earth is Hell and that he is being punished by God for unpardonable sins he committed while he was "alive." He ignores all evidence that points to the fact that he is still alive and rigidly adheres to his beliefs,even though he cannot say what "sins" he is supposedly being punished for.Ricardo's beliefs represent delusions of ________.

Accepted Answer

Ricardo's beliefs that he is being punished and that Earth is Hell are delusions of persecution, as he believes he is being targeted for harm or punishment by an external force (God).

Question 3

Joseph believes that people on the street talk about him when he walks by.He also believes that the people on the bus are talking about him when he rides the bus to work.At work he believes his co-workers standing at the water cooler are talking about him.Joseph's beliefs represent delusions of ________.

Accepted Answer

Joseph's belief that conversations or actions of others are specifically about him, even without direct evidence, represents delusions of reference. This means he interprets events, interactions, or coincidences as having direct personal significance to him, often in a negative or critical way.

Question 4

Disconnected speech is ________ common and ________ severe among younger patients with schizophrenia than among older patients with schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Disconnected speech is ________ common and ________...

Question 5

As Ivan watches the evening news,he becomes convinced that the news reporters are broadcasting coded information about him to his friends,neighbours,and enemies.Ivan's beliefs represent delusions of ________.

Accepted Answer

Ivan's belief that the news reporters are broadcasting coded information specifically about him to others is a classic example of delusions of reference. This type of delusion involves the belief that ordinary events, objects, or behaviors of others have a particular and unusual significance that is specifically meant for or about the person experiencing the delusion.

Question 6

Kevin suffers from schizophrenia.One of his symptoms is that while talking to others he will abruptly stop speaking,often in mid-sentence.He complains that he suffers these same types of involuntary interruptions in his thoughts too.Kevin's symptoms represent ________.

Accepted Answer

Blocking is a symptom of schizophrenia where a person abruptly stops speaking, often in mid-sentence or in the middle of a thought. This interruption can also happen in the person's thought process. Clanging refers to a speech pattern where words are chosen because they rhyme or sound similar, while neologisms are made-up words that have no meaning. Perseveration is when a person repeats the same word or phrase in response to different questions or stimuli. While all of these symptoms can occur in schizophrenia, Kevin's description of abrupt interruptions in his thoughts and speech points more towards blocking.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true of thought disorders?

Accepted Answer

Thought disorder among schizophrenics is not typically short-lived and reversible, but rather is a persistent symptom of the disorder.

Question 8

Frank believes that his thoughts leave his head like a tickertape and that other people can read his mind if they pass the tape through their heads.His thinking represents ________ delusions.

Accepted Answer

Frank's belief that others can read his thoughts represents thought broadcasting, which is a type of delusion where an individual believes that their thoughts are being broadcasted to others or that others can hear their thoughts. Thought insertion refers to the belief that one's thoughts are being implanted by an external force, thought withdrawal refers to the belief that one's thoughts are being taken away by an external force, and thought distortion refers to a general term for irrational or inaccurate thinking patterns.

Question 9

Wilhelm suffers from schizophrenia.One of his symptoms is that while talking to others,Wilhelm will inappropriately,but persistently,keep repeating the same words or thoughts over and over again.When he does this he is engaging in ________.

Accepted Answer

Wilhelm's repetitive behavior while speaking is an example of perseveration, which is a symptom of schizophrenia.

Question 10

Dale suffers from schizophrenia.One of his symptoms is that he constantly makes up new words that have little or no meaning to his listeners.When he does this he is engaging in ________.

Accepted Answer

Neologisms refer to the creation of new words or the use of existing words in a new and unusual way. Clanging is a speech pattern where words are chosen based on their sound rather than their meaning. Blocking is the sudden interruption of speech, while perseveration is the repetition of a particular word or phrase over and over. Therefore, out of the given options, neologisms are the most appropriate term for Dale's behavior.

Question 11

The breakdown in the organization,processing,and control of thought is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A thought disorder refers to a disruption in the normal flow and structure of a person's thought processes, such as disorganized thinking, bizarre speech, or difficulty conveying coherent ideas. Delusions and hallucinations are specific symptoms that can occur within a thought disorder, while a brief psychotic disorder is a time-limited episode of psychosis that can involve a range of symptoms, including delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Question 12

Which of the following is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Research and statistics show that individuals with schizophrenia are more likely to be victims of violence than to be perpetrators. This challenges common stereotypes and misconceptions about the condition and emphasizes the vulnerability of people with schizophrenia in society.

Question 13

Mitch believes that people are spying on him.He claims that the CIA has put a microphone in his dog's stomach so that they can listen to his private conversations.Mitch's beliefs represent delusions of ________.

Accepted Answer

Mitch's belief that people are spying on him and that the CIA has planted a microphone in his dog's stomach are indicative of delusions of persecution, which involve the belief that one is being targeted or harassed by others.

Question 14

Thought disorders in people with schizophrenia tend to be ________.

Accepted Answer

Thought disorders in people with schizophrenia tend to be persistent and recurrent, as they are a core symptom of the disorder. Treatment can help manage these symptoms, but they often persist even with medication and therapy.

Question 15

False beliefs that remain fixed in a person's mind despite evidence to the contrary are ________.

Accepted Answer

Delusions are false beliefs that remain fixed in a person's mind despite evidence to the contrary. Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are intrusive and unwanted, while compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels compelled to perform. Hallucinations are perceptual experiences that occur without an external stimulus and are not real.

Question 16

Andy suffers from schizophrenia.One of his symptoms is that while talking to others,he will string words together on the basis of rhyming,without regard to the meaning of the words.As a result,many of his "clever little poems" lack any comprehensible meaning to his listeners.When Andy does this he is engaging in ________.

Accepted Answer

Clanging is a symptom of schizophrenia in which the individual strings together words based on sound or rhyme rather than meaning. This is exactly what Andy is doing in the scenario described, and thus the best answer choice is B. The other answer choices do not accurately describe Andy's behavior.

Question 17

Duane believes that his next-door neighbour is capable of flashing her thoughts into his mind whenever she wants to.He says,"I will be sitting in my living room,minding my own business,when suddenly my mind is flooded with her thoughts and I cannot get them out of my mind." Duane's beliefs represent ________ delusions.

Accepted Answer

Duane's belief that his neighbor can insert thoughts into his mind aligns with the definition of thought insertion delusions, where an individual believes that external thoughts are being placed into their mind by an outside entity.

Question 18

Hiram believes he is Martin Luther King,Jr.Despite the fact that he is white,he is alive,and he has never been involved in the civil rights movement,he is absolutely convinced that he is Martin Luther King,Jr.Hiram's beliefs represent ________.

Accepted Answer

Hiram's beliefs represent a delusion, which is a fixed false belief that is not based in reality.

Question 19

Marius believes he is Jesus Christ.He is convinced he has returned to pass judgment on the world and to offer salvation to true Christians.Despite a complete lack of evidence to support his beliefs,he remains convinced that he is Christ and that he is all-powerful.Marius's beliefs represent delusions of ________.

Accepted Answer

Marius's belief that he is Jesus Christ and has the power to offer salvation and pass judgment on the world represent delusions of grandeur, which is a false sense of self-importance or superiority. The other options (B) persecution, (C) reference, and (D) being controlled, do not accurately describe Marius's delusions.

Question 20

Eduardo believes that his thoughts are periodically sucked out of his mind by some external force,leaving him disoriented and confused.His beliefs represent ________ delusions.

Accepted Answer

Eduardo's belief that his thoughts are being taken out of his mind by an external force is an example of thought withdrawal delusions. This is a symptom commonly associated with schizophrenia, where the individual believes that their thoughts are being controlled or influenced by an outside force. Thought insertion delusions refer to the belief that outside thoughts are being inserted into one's mind, while thought broadcasting delusions refer to the belief that one's thoughts are being transmitted to others. Thought distortion is a more general term used to describe a variety of cognitive distortions that may occur in psychiatric conditions.

Quiz 10: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Disconnected speech is common and severe among younger patients with schizophrenia than among older patients with schizophrenia.