Question 1

According to statistical data, the prevalence of schizophrenia is about ________.

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of schizophrenia in the general population is approximately 1%. This figure is widely accepted in psychiatric epidemiology, indicating that about 1 in 100 people will be diagnosed with schizophrenia during their lifetime.

Question 2

The term 'schizophrenia' was introduced circa 1908 by a Swiss psychiatrist named

Accepted Answer

The term 'schizophrenia' was introduced by Eugen Bleuler in 1908, who was a Swiss psychiatrist. Kraepelin had previously used the term 'dementia praecox', which is now considered a precursor to the concept of schizophrenia. Freud and Pinel were also significant figures in the history of psychiatry, but neither of them are credited with introducing the term schizophrenia.

Question 3

Which of the following is the persecution type of psychotic delusion?

Accepted Answer

Persecution delusions involve the belief that others are out to harm or harass the individual.

Question 4

Which of the following was the main characteristic of dementia praecox, according to Emil Kraepelin?

Accepted Answer

Emil Kraepelin characterized dementia praecox primarily by "mental weakness," which he described as a progressive cognitive decline, distinguishing it from mood disorders.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best description of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder with a wide range of symptoms that can vary greatly among individuals, making it difficult to generalize a single set of characteristics for everyone with the diagnosis.

Question 6

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Emil Kraepelin, studying the disorder we now call schizophrenia, used the term ________________ because he observed that the onset of symptoms often occurred before adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Emil Kraepelin used the term "dementia praecox" to describe schizophrenia, emphasizing the early onset of the disorder, typically before adulthood.

Question 7

If an individual is diagnosed as psychotic, it usually means that the person has

Accepted Answer

Psychosis is characterized by a loss of contact with reality, which can include experiencing hallucinations (perceiving things that aren't there) and/or delusions (persistent and irrational beliefs). Therefore, both options (hallucinations and delusions) are included in a diagnosis of psychosis.

Question 8

A woman diagnosed as schizophrenic announces that she has a plan to end poverty and homelessness in the world and that the Pope has given her secret instructions on how this can be accomplished.Her thinking is indicative of a delusion of

Accepted Answer

The woman's belief in having a plan to end poverty and homelessness and receiving secret instructions from the Pope is indicative of a delusion of grandeur - a false belief in one's own greatness, power, or importance.

Question 9

Which of the following characterise the disorder known as schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is characterized by a combination of symptoms including delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and inappropriate emotions.

Question 10

Which of the following is the definition for hebephrenia?

Accepted Answer

Hebephrenia is characterized by silly and immature behavior, often associated with disorganized schizophrenia.

Question 11

In the 1850s, a French physician named Benedict Morel used the terms démence (loss of mind) précoce (early, premature) to describe what we now know as schizophrenia because he observed that the onset of symptoms often occurs

Accepted Answer

Benedict Morel used the term "démence précoce" to describe schizophrenia because he observed that its symptoms often begin during adolescence, which is an early or premature stage of life.

Question 12

Which of the following is accurate with regard to the long-term outlook for schizophrenic patients?

Accepted Answer

Complete recovery from schizophrenia is rare, although many patients can manage symptoms and lead fulfilling lives with appropriate treatment and support.

Question 13

Bleuler described the underlying behaviours of schizophrenia as the destruction of the forces that connect one function to the next.He called this underlying foundation of the disorder

Accepted Answer

Bleuler described schizophrenia as involving "associative splitting," which refers to the breakdown of the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Question 14

In working with schizophrenic patients, mental health professionals typically distinguish between _________ symptoms (an excess or distortion of normal behaviour) and ___________ symptoms (deficits in normal behaviour).

Accepted Answer

Positive symptoms refer to an excess or distortion of normal behavior, such as hallucinations or delusions, while negative symptoms refer to deficits in normal behavior, such as lack of motivation or social withdrawal.

Question 15

Eugen Bleuler's concept of schizophrenia as an 'associative splitting' of the basic functions of personality led to the incorrect use of the term to mean

Accepted Answer

Eugen Bleuler's concept of schizophrenia as an 'associative splitting' of the basic functions of personality led to the incorrect use of the term to mean multiple personality, which is now known as dissociative identity disorder. A fugue state refers to a type of dissociative disorder characterized by amnesia and wandering behavior. Cognitive slippage refers to a symptom of schizophrenia characterized by frequent changes in topics or logic during speech. Folie à deux involves a shared delusional disorder where two people have a shared false belief.

Question 16

In the late 1800s, the German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin made all of the following contributions to our knowledge of schizophrenia EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Kraepelin did not conceptualize a treatment for schizophrenia that is still used today; his contributions were primarily in classification and differentiation of mental disorders.

Question 17

In the textbook case of Fikile, he said that he had a 'secret plan to save all the starving children in the world'.After Fikile showed other bizarre behaviour and also said he was going to climb the fence of a government building, his parents tried to have him admitted to a psychiatric hospital.They were not able to do that because

Accepted Answer

Fikile was not admitted because he was not considered a danger to himself or others, which is often a criterion for involuntary psychiatric admission.

Question 18

Which of the following defines Cotard's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Cotard's syndrome is a rare mental disorder where the person believes they are dead, do not exist, or have lost their organs or blood.

Question 19

Which of the following describes a delusion of grandeur?

Accepted Answer

The person believes they are a famous or important person.

Question 20

Antoinette believes that her brother is not really her brother.He has, in fact, been replaced by a double.This is known as _______________ syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Antoinette's belief that her brother has been replaced by a double is a symptom of Capgras syndrome. This is a delusional disorder where the person believes that a loved one or someone they know has been replaced by an imposter or look-alike. Cotard's syndrome is a rare delusional disorder where the person believes they are dead or do not exist, while Barlow's and Durand's are not related to delusional disorders.

Quiz 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

According to statistical data, the prevalence of schizophrenia is about ________.

The term 'schizophrenia' was introduced circa 1908 by a Swiss psychiatrist named

Which of the following is the persecution type of psychotic delusion?

Which of the following was the main characteristic of dementia praecox, according to Emil Kraepelin?

Which of the following is the best description of schizophrenia?

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Emil Kraepelin, studying the disorder we now call schizophrenia, used the term ________________ because he observed that the onset of symptoms often occurred before adulthood.

If an individual is diagnosed as psychotic, it usually means that the person has

A woman diagnosed as schizophrenic announces that she has a plan to end poverty and homelessness in the world and that the Pope has given her secret instructions on how this can be accomplished.Her thinking is indicative of a delusion of

Which of the following characterise the disorder known as schizophrenia?

Which of the following is the definition for hebephrenia?

In the 1850s, a French physician named Benedict Morel used the terms démence (loss of mind) précoce (early, premature) to describe what we now know as schizophrenia because he observed that the onset of symptoms often occurs

Which of the following is accurate with regard to the long-term outlook for schizophrenic patients?

Bleuler described the underlying behaviours of schizophrenia as the destruction of the forces that connect one function to the next.He called this underlying foundation of the disorder

In working with schizophrenic patients, mental health professionals typically distinguish between _ symptoms (an excess or distortion of normal behaviour) and ___ symptoms (deficits in normal behaviour) .

Eugen Bleuler's concept of schizophrenia as an 'associative splitting' of the basic functions of personality led to the incorrect use of the term to mean

In the late 1800s, the German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin made all of the following contributions to our knowledge of schizophrenia EXCEPT

Which of the following defines Cotard's syndrome?

Which of the following describes a delusion of grandeur?

Antoinette believes that her brother is not really her brother.He has, in fact, been replaced by a double.This is known as _______________ syndrome.

Quiz 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

According to statistical data, the prevalence of schizophrenia is about ________.

The term 'schizophrenia' was introduced circa 1908 by a Swiss psychiatrist named

Which of the following is the persecution type of psychotic delusion?

Which of the following was the main characteristic of dementia praecox, according to Emil Kraepelin?

Which of the following is the best description of schizophrenia?

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Emil Kraepelin, studying the disorder we now call schizophrenia, used the term ________________ because he observed that the onset of symptoms often occurred before adulthood.

If an individual is diagnosed as psychotic, it usually means that the person has

A woman diagnosed as schizophrenic announces that she has a plan to end poverty and homelessness in the world and that the Pope has given her secret instructions on how this can be accomplished.Her thinking is indicative of a delusion of

Which of the following characterise the disorder known as schizophrenia?

Which of the following is the definition for hebephrenia?

In the 1850s, a French physician named Benedict Morel used the terms démence (loss of mind) précoce (early, premature) to describe what we now know as schizophrenia because he observed that the onset of symptoms often occurs

Which of the following is accurate with regard to the long-term outlook for schizophrenic patients?

Bleuler described the underlying behaviours of schizophrenia as the destruction of the forces that connect one function to the next.He called this underlying foundation of the disorder

In working with schizophrenic patients, mental health professionals typically distinguish between _________ symptoms (an excess or distortion of normal behaviour) and ___________ symptoms (deficits in normal behaviour) .

Eugen Bleuler's concept of schizophrenia as an 'associative splitting' of the basic functions of personality led to the incorrect use of the term to mean

In the late 1800s, the German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin made all of the following contributions to our knowledge of schizophrenia EXCEPT

Which of the following defines Cotard's syndrome?

Which of the following describes a delusion of grandeur?

Antoinette believes that her brother is not really her brother.He has, in fact, been replaced by a double.This is known as _______________ syndrome.

In working with schizophrenic patients, mental health professionals typically distinguish between _ symptoms (an excess or distortion of normal behaviour) and ___ symptoms (deficits in normal behaviour) .