Question 1

Negative symptoms in people with schizophrenia primarily refer to…

Accepted Answer

Negative symptoms in schizophrenia include social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and reduced emotional expression, rather than delusions or violence.

Question 2

A person must demonstrate about one month of active psychotic symptoms in order to be diagnosed with a schizophrenia disorder.

Accepted Answer

A diagnosis of schizophrenia typically requires at least one month of active-phase symptoms, which include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and other psychotic behaviors.

Question 3

Onset of symptoms of schizophrenia for women tends to be…

Accepted Answer

Women typically experience the onset of schizophrenia later than men, often in their late 20s to early 30s, whereas men tend to experience it in their late teens to early 20s.

Question 4

CBT skills used with clients who have schizophrenia include:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for schizophrenia often involves examining delusional thinking and testing these beliefs in real-life situations (in vivo) to help clients challenge and modify their beliefs.

Question 5

What percentage of the population is likely to develop bi-polar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder affects about 1% of the population, according to most epidemiological studies.

Question 6

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for depression, developed by Klerman and
Weissman emphasizes…

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for depression, developed by...

Question 7

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

All the listed disorders are classified as anxiety disorders.

Question 8

In vivo exposure and covert exposure are generally considered to be about equally effective.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In vivo exposure and covert exposure are...

Question 9

In the case illustration, Jose's depression appears to be….

Accepted Answer

Jose's depression is described as recurrent over his life and recently precipitated by the death of his wife, making both A and B correct.

Question 10

Recommendations in Jose's intervention plan included….

Accepted Answer

Jose's intervention plan likely includes a comprehensive approach addressing multiple aspects of his well-being, including psychiatric evaluation, social support, and grief counseling.

Quiz 8: Adult Disorders: Schizophrenia, Mood, and Anxiety Disorders