Question 1

Ginny's mother was exposed to the influenza virus midway through her pregnancy as well as being malnourished during much of her pregnancy.Due to these prenatal factors,Ginny is more likely to

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Question 2

Regarding the development of schizophrenia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Question 3

The risk of developing schizophrenia for the general population is _______ percent.

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The risk of developing schizophrenia for the general population is approximately 1 percent. This statistic is widely accepted in psychiatric research and epidemiology.

Question 4

Which of the following has been found to be related to the development of schizophrenia?

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Deviant communication patterns within the family have been found to be related to the development of schizophrenia. Other factors such as genetic predisposition and environmental stressors also play a role. LSD usage and genius-level intelligence have not been consistently linked to the development of schizophrenia, and being an only child is not a known risk factor.

Question 5

During childhood,individuals who develop schizophrenia seem to have

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Research has found that individuals who later develop schizophrenia are more likely to have experienced adversity during childhood, such as psychological trauma, neglect, or abuse. This can contribute to the development of certain cognitive and emotional vulnerabilities that increase the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life.

Question 6

When the children of schizophrenic parents are raised away from their chaotic home environments,these children

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Children of schizophrenic parents have a genetically higher risk of developing schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, regardless of their upbringing environment.

Question 7

Regarding the development of schizophrenia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Question 8

If a person suffering from schizophrenia has an identical twin,what percent chance does the other twin have of also becoming schizophrenic?

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Question 9

In terms of the hereditary potential (i.e. ,genetic relatedness)for developing schizophrenia,the risk is roughly the same for the identical twin of a schizophrenic as for

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Question 10

Regarding hereditary influences and schizophrenia,it is most accurate to say that

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There is a strong genetic component to schizophrenia, but it is not completely deterministic. Some people may inherit a potential for developing the disorder, but environmental factors also play a role. The children of schizophrenic parents are at slightly higher risk for developing the disorder than the general population, but most do not develop it. Additionally, if one identical twin is schizophrenic, the other twin has about a 50% chance of also developing the disorder.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a likely factor in the development of schizophrenia?

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Phenothiazines are actually a type of antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, so taking them would not be a factor in the development of schizophrenia. The other three options are all potential factors in the development of schizophrenia.

Question 12

In terms of the hereditary potential (i.e. ,genetic relatedness)for developing schizophrenia,the risk is about as high for the fraternal twin of a schizophrenic as for

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Question 13

Mothers who contracted either rubella or influenza during the middle of their pregnancies,or who experienced malnutrition during pregnancy or complications at the time of birth have children with a higher risk of developing

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Children whose mothers contracted rubella or influenza during pregnancy or experienced malnutrition or birth complications have a higher risk of developing schizophrenia.

Question 14

Children who were exposed to psychological trauma or deviant communication patterns have a higher risk of developing

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Question 15

Regarding the causes of schizophrenia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Question 16

Regarding the genetic potential for developing schizophrenia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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The statement is false because the risk of genetic mutations in sperm increases with the father's age, not decreases. Therefore, older paternal age is associated with a higher risk of schizophrenia in offspring, not younger paternal age.

Question 17

The observations that LSD can cause psychotic-like reactions and that drugs that counteract LSD overdoses also relieve schizophrenic symptoms suggest that psychosis may be

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The observations suggest that psychosis may be due to biochemical abnormalities, as LSD affects neurotransmitter activity in the brain and drugs that counteract LSD overdoses also relieve schizophrenic symptoms, indicating a common biochemical pathway.

Question 18

Disturbed families tend to interact in ways that are laden with guilt,prying,criticism,negativity,and emotional attacks.Thus,living in a troubled family increase the child's risk of developing which of the following as an adolescent or young adult?

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Question 19

Which of the following has NOT been shown to be a factor in the development of schizophrenia?

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While abnormalities in neurotransmitters have been implicated in schizophrenia, specifically dopamine and glutamate, underproduction of acetylcholine or extra acetylcholine receptors in the brain have not been shown to be a factor in the development of schizophrenia.

Question 20

The same drugs used to treat LSD overdoses tend to alleviate the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia.These drugs are

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Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, are commonly used to treat schizophrenia and are also effective in treating LSD overdoses. This suggests a similarity in the underlying mechanisms of these conditions. Amphetamines, acetylcholines, and catecholamines are not typically used to treat schizophrenia or LSD overdoses.

Quiz 61: Psychological Disorders: Psychosis, Delusional Disorders, and Schizophrenia

Ginny's mother was exposed to the influenza virus midway through her pregnancy as well as being malnourished during much of her pregnancy.Due to these prenatal factors,Ginny is more likely to

Regarding the development of schizophrenia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

The risk of developing schizophrenia for the general population is _______ percent.

Which of the following has been found to be related to the development of schizophrenia?

During childhood,individuals who develop schizophrenia seem to have

When the children of schizophrenic parents are raised away from their chaotic home environments,these children

Regarding the development of schizophrenia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

If a person suffering from schizophrenia has an identical twin,what percent chance does the other twin have of also becoming schizophrenic?

In terms of the hereditary potential (i.e. ,genetic relatedness) for developing schizophrenia,the risk is roughly the same for the identical twin of a schizophrenic as for

Regarding hereditary influences and schizophrenia,it is most accurate to say that

Which of the following is NOT a likely factor in the development of schizophrenia?

In terms of the hereditary potential (i.e. ,genetic relatedness) for developing schizophrenia,the risk is about as high for the fraternal twin of a schizophrenic as for

Mothers who contracted either rubella or influenza during the middle of their pregnancies,or who experienced malnutrition during pregnancy or complications at the time of birth have children with a higher risk of developing

Children who were exposed to psychological trauma or deviant communication patterns have a higher risk of developing

Regarding the causes of schizophrenia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the genetic potential for developing schizophrenia,which of the following statements is FALSE?

The observations that LSD can cause psychotic-like reactions and that drugs that counteract LSD overdoses also relieve schizophrenic symptoms suggest that psychosis may be

Disturbed families tend to interact in ways that are laden with guilt,prying,criticism,negativity,and emotional attacks.Thus,living in a troubled family increase the child's risk of developing which of the following as an adolescent or young adult?

Which of the following has NOT been shown to be a factor in the development of schizophrenia?

The same drugs used to treat LSD overdoses tend to alleviate the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia.These drugs are