Question 1

Wanda is a student who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.Often,she sits,staring at the blank page where she should be completing homework assignments,unable to make herself write anything; she just doesn't seem to care.What symptom is she displaying?

Accepted Answer

Avolition is a symptom of schizophrenia characterized by a lack of motivation or inability to initiate and persist in goal-directed activities, such as completing homework assignments.

Question 2

The second-generation antipsychotic drug clozapine has a dangerous side effect called _______,a life-threatening drop in white blood cells.

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The answer of The second-generation antipsychotic drug clozapine has a...

Question 3

If patients with schizophrenia show improvement during short-term hospitalization,the follow-up treatment they receive in the community later is called _______.

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The answer of If patients with schizophrenia show improvement during...

Question 4

Researchers found that phenothiazines reduced psychotic symptoms but also caused Parkinsonian symptoms,like tremors.This discovery suggests that:

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Phenothiazines are dopamine antagonists which means they block dopamine receptors in the brain. The fact that they reduce psychotic symptoms suggests that schizophrenia is tied to excessive dopamine. The Parkinsonian symptoms caused by phenothiazines also support the link between dopamine and Parkinson's disease.

Question 5

Because they often produce movement similar to the symptoms of neurological diseases,first-generation antipsychotic drugs are also known as _______ drugs.

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The answer of Because they often produce movement similar to...

Question 6

A person is labeled by the community as having schizophrenia.Based on available evidence,it is MOST likely that:

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Sadly, individuals with schizophrenia often face stigmatization and negative attitudes from the community. This can lead to a more negative view of the person with schizophrenia from both the community and the person themselves. Research shows that mental illness stigma can be internalized, leading to poorer self-esteem and self-image for the individual with the illness.

Question 7

A person with schizophrenia who shows almost no emotion at all is exhibiting _______.

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The answer of A person with schizophrenia who shows almost...

Question 8

The original theory to help explain the role of neurotransmitters as the cause of schizophrenia is known as the _______.

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The answer of The original theory to help explain the...

Question 9

According to the family stress model,parents of those diagnosed with schizophrenia display all these EXCEPT:

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The family stress model suggests that parents of those diagnosed with schizophrenia often display more conflict, poorer communication skills, and more criticism, but not more empathy.

Question 10

The "rational path to madness" is MOST consistent with a(n):

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The concept of rational path to madness suggests that individuals employ logically consistent but potentially self-destructive thought patterns that lead to their eventual breakdown. This idea aligns with the cognitive-behavioral orientation, which emphasizes the role of maladaptive thoughts and beliefs in influencing behavior and mental health.

Question 11

The extrapyramidal effect that appears after more than six months of drug use and exhibits as bizarre and uncontrollable movements of the face,neck,tongue,and back is known as _______.

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The answer of The extrapyramidal effect that appears after more...

Question 12

The 1960s policy of releasing patients from mental health hospitals to community-based mental health facilities is called _______.

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The answer of The 1960s policy of releasing patients from...

Question 13

According to Frieda Fromm-Reichmann's (1948)view of the development of schizophrenia,an apparently self-sacrificing mother who is actually cold and domineering and uses her children for her own needs is called a(n)_______ mother.

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The answer of According to Frieda Fromm-Reichmann's (1948)view of the...

Question 14

Someone says to you,"Homeless people scare me.They're all crazy." Based on research,what is the BEST response?

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According to research, approximately a quarter of homeless people have schizophrenia. This provides a factual response to the statement made by the individual without perpetuating a harmful myth or stereotype. It also does not suggest that homeless people who have schizophrenia are inherently violent or scary.

Question 15

Which set of pairs MOST closely represents opposites in terms of the behavior you would observe in people with schizophrenia?

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Catatonic stupor involves a lack of movement and response, while catatonic excitement involves excessive and purposeless movement, making them opposites in behavior.

Question 16

Maxwell Jones's therapeutic community is a form of _______ therapy.

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The answer of Maxwell Jones's therapeutic community is a form...

Question 17

Interventions for schizophrenia that make sure clients take their medications and help patients with self-management,problem-solving,decision-making,and the development of interpersonal skills are called _______.

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The answer of Interventions for schizophrenia that make sure clients...

Question 18

In Tennessee's state hospitals,African Americans comprise approximately _____ percent of those diagnosed with schizophrenia,even though African Americans represent 16 percent of the state's population.

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The question indicates that the proportion of African Americans diagnosed with schizophrenia in Tennessee's state hospitals is significantly higher than their proportion in the state's population. Therefore, the best choice is C, which represents a proportion of 45-50 percent. Choices A and B are lower than the actual proportion and do not accurately reflect the overrepresentation of African Americans with schizophrenia. Choice D is much higher than the actual proportion and is not supported by the question.

Question 19

The chances that a woman who has recently given birth will develop postpartum psychosis are:

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Postpartum psychosis is a rare condition, affecting approximately 1 to 2 out of 1,000 women who have recently given birth.

Question 20

Schizophrenia is found in all socioeconomic classes.However,it is MOST likely to be found in someone from a:

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Studies show a strong correlation between lower socioeconomic status and higher rates of schizophrenia. Factors such as poverty, unemployment, and social isolation may contribute to the development of the disorder in this population. While schizophrenia can occur in individuals from any socioeconomic level, it is most prevalent among those living in poverty or facing socioeconomic disadvantage.

Quiz 12: Schizophrenia and Related Disorders