Question 1

When the psychologist asks Darcy about her mother's recent death, she giggles and begins making the sign of the "cross" numerous times in the air.Darcy's speech also resembled a jumbled "word salad" as well as being frequently peppered with screams and obscenities.Darcy's extreme form of schizophrenia is sometimes referred to as

Accepted Answer

Darcy's symptoms, including inappropriate affect (giggling at serious topics), disorganized speech (word salad), and bizarre behavior, are characteristic of hebephrenic schizophrenia, also known as disorganized schizophrenia.

Question 2

Before the new DSM-5 classification, if a schizophrenic's main symptoms involved stupor; rigidity; unresponsiveness; posturing; mutism; and, sometimes, agitated, purposeless behavior, he or she was referred to as a __________ schizophrenic.

Accepted Answer

These symptoms are characteristic of catatonic schizophrenia, which was a subtype recognized prior to the DSM-5 classification. Hebehrphrenic schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized speech and behavior, while undifferentiated schizophrenia involves symptoms that do not fit neatly into one subtype. Disorganized schizophrenia involves disorganized speech and behavior, but not necessarily the specific symptoms listed in the question.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Disorganized schizophrenia is not marked by mutism, posturing, stupor, and rigidity. Rather, it is characterized by disorganized speech and behavior, flattened or inappropriate affect, and disordered thought processes.

Question 4

During childhood, individuals who develop schizophrenia seem to have

Accepted Answer

Research shows that individuals with schizophrenia are more likely to have experienced childhood trauma, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

Question 5

Which of the following disorders is sometimes characterized as hebephrenic and closely matches the stereotyped images of "madness" seen in movies?

Accepted Answer

Disorganized schizophrenia is the disorder that is sometimes characterized as hebephrenic and closely matches the stereotyped images of "madness" seen in movies. It is characterized by disorganized thinking, speech, and behavior, as well as flat or inappropriate emotional responses. This can lead to behaviors that appear bizarre or nonsensical, leading to the stereotyped images often seen in popular culture.

Question 6

Mutism, stupor, and a marked decrease in responsiveness to the environment make patients with which disorder difficult to "reach"?

Accepted Answer

Mutism, stupor, and marked decrease in responsiveness to the environment are characteristic symptoms of catatonia, which is a state of unresponsiveness associated with various psychiatric and neurological disorders. Paranoia, neurosis, and dissociative fugue do not typically present with these symptoms.

Question 7

Disorganized schizophrenia is characterized by

Accepted Answer

Disorganized schizophrenia, also known as hebephrenic schizophrenia, is characterized by disorganized behavior, speech, and thought patterns, including silliness, laughter, and bizarre or obscene behavior. It does not typically involve delusions of persecution and grandeur, which are more commonly associated with paranoid schizophrenia, or attacks of fear or panic, which are characteristic of panic disorder or other anxiety disorders. Severe depression may be present in some individuals with schizophrenia, but it is not a defining feature of disorganized schizophrenia.

Question 8

Regarding catatonia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The term "disorganized schizophrenia" is no longer in use as it has been replaced by the diagnosis of "schizophrenia with disorganized symptoms." Catatonia can be a symptom in various types of schizophrenia and is not exclusive to disorganized schizophrenia.

Question 9

Gene's personality disintegration is extreme.He is experiencing fragmented delusions and auditory hallucinations and engages in silly laughter, bizarre mannerisms, and obscene behaviors and speech.Gene's extreme form of schizophrenia is sometimes referred to as

Accepted Answer

Gene's symptoms suggest he is experiencing disorganized schizophrenia, which is characterized by disorganized speech and behavior, delusions, hallucinations, and inappropriate emotional displays. The symptoms that Gene is exhibiting, such as bizarre mannerisms, silly laughter, and obscene behavior, are common in disorganized schizophrenia. The other choices (borderline, catatonic, dissociative) are not accurate descriptions of Gene's symptoms.

Question 10

Which of the following prenatal situations has NOT been shown to increase the risk of a child becoming schizophrenic?

Accepted Answer

Having an extra chromosome at pair 16 is not a prenatal situation that has been linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia. However, choices A, B, and C have all been associated with an increased risk.

Question 11

Grace's actions resemble movie stereotypes of "crazy" behavior.Her personality disintegration is extreme.She engages in silly laughter, bizarre mannerisms, and obscene behavior.Her type of schizophrenia is sometimes referred to as

Accepted Answer

Grace's symptoms of disorganized and bizarre behavior, including inappropriate laughter and obscene actions, are most consistent with disorganized schizophrenia. Dissociative disorders involve disruptions in identity and memory, while borderline personality disorder involves unstable moods and relationships. Catatonic schizophrenia involves extreme physical immobility or rigidity, which is not consistent with Grace's behavior.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ginny's mother was exposed to the influenza...

Question 13

Not all symptoms are equally prominent in every schizophrenic.Similarly, the different symptoms in any individual can become more or less prominent over time.For these reasons, the various manifestations of schizophrenia are referred to as

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is a complex disorder that can manifest in different ways in different individuals, and symptoms may fluctuate over time. Therefore, the term "schizophrenia spectrum disorders" has been used to describe the range of symptoms and manifestations that can occur in individuals with schizophrenia.

Question 14

Schizophrenia that is marked by incoherence, grossly disorganized behavior, bizarre thinking, and grossly inappropriate emotions is sometimes referred to as

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described (incoherence, grossly disorganized behavior, bizarre thinking, and grossly inappropriate emotions) are all characteristic of disorganized schizophrenia. Paranoid psychosis involves delusions and hallucinations, but not the other symptoms listed. Catatonia involves a marked decrease in motor functioning and may include symptoms such as rigidity or repetitive movements, but does not necessarily involve the other symptoms listed. Dissociative fugue is a rare dissociative disorder that involves sudden and unexpected travel away from home, often accompanied by memory loss and confusion about personal identity.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Mothers who contracted 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 schizophrenia.

Question 16

Disorganized schizophrenia typically develops in

Accepted Answer

Disorganized schizophrenia typically develops in adolescents and young adults. It is one of the early onset subtypes of schizophrenia that affects individuals in their mid-teens to early twenties.

Question 17

Women who are exposed during the middle of pregnancy to which of the following have children who are more likely to become schizophrenic?

Accepted Answer

Women who are exposed to a flu virus or rubella during the middle of pregnancy have a higher risk of giving birth to children who will develop schizophrenia later in life. This is likely due to the fact that these viruses can damage the developing brain of the fetus during a critical period of neural development.

Question 18

When the personality disintegration of schizophrenics is almost complete and their thinking, feelings, and behaviors are all highly chaotic, such schizophrenics are sometimes referred to as disorganized, or

Accepted Answer

Disorganized schizophrenics are sometimes referred to as hebephrenic, as this subtype is characterized by disorganized thinking, behavior, and affect. The term "hebephrenic" comes from the Greek word "hebe," meaning youth, and "phren," meaning mind, reflecting the inappropriate childlike behaviors that may be exhibited by these individuals.

Question 19

Disorganized schizophrenia is sometimes referred to as

Accepted Answer

Disorganized schizophrenia is sometimes referred to as hebephrenic schizophrenia. This subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized speech, behavior, and emotions.

Question 20

One sign that catatonic individuals appear to be struggling desperately to control their inner turmoil is that

Accepted Answer

Catatonic individuals who are struggling to control their inner turmoil may show agitated outbursts or violent behavior even while in a state of stupor. This suggests that they are experiencing intense inner turmoil and attempting to cope with it in extreme ways. Options A and B are more indicative of manic or obsessive-compulsive disorders, respectively, and option D is not relevant to the question.

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders.