Question 1

The word "positive," when used to describe symptoms of schizophrenia, means _____

Accepted Answer

Positive is used in the sense of addition.

Question 2

Individuals who show high traits of _____ in the Big Five model of personality may be disposed to depression.

Accepted Answer

Neuroticism is associated with negative emotions and emotional instability, which may make individuals more susceptible to depression. People who score high in neuroticism tend to be anxious, worrisome, and easily overwhelmed by stress, all of which are risk factors for depression.

Question 3

_____ vulnerability refers to a person's congenital (at birth)risk of developing schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Constitutional vulnerability refers to an individual's innate susceptibility to developing a particular disorder or condition. In the case of schizophrenia, research suggests that a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurobiological factors may contribute to an individual's constitutional vulnerability to the disorder.

Question 4

_____ is a severe psychological disorder characterized by loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, delusions, inappropriate or flat affect, some disturbance in thinking, social withdrawal, and/or other bizarre behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is a severe psychological disorder that involves losing touch with reality, experiencing hallucinations and delusions, displaying inappropriate or flat affect, having disturbances in thinking, social withdrawal, and engaging in bizarre behaviors. Posttraumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder all have different symptoms and are not characterized by the same symptoms as schizophrenia.

Question 5

Studies show that women are _____ times more likely than men to attempt suicide.

Accepted Answer

Studies show that women are four times more likely than men to attempt suicide. This is likely due to a variety of factors such as hormonal differences, societal expectations and pressures, and higher rates of depression and anxiety among women. It is important to acknowledge and address these factors in order to better prevent suicide attempts in both men and women.

Question 6

About _____ suicides are reported in the United States each year.

Accepted Answer

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, there were 48,344 reported suicides in the United States in 2018. Due to underreporting, this number is likely an underestimate and it is estimated that the actual number of suicides is closer to 50,000. Option D) 32,000 is the closest option, but still significantly lower than the actual number.

Question 7

Which of the following represents a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Normal physical and mental energy can be absent as a result of schizophrenia. Negative symptoms are normal things that are taken away by schizophrenia.

Question 8

Based on research by the National Institute of Mental Health, about _____ of people who commit suicide leave clues.

Accepted Answer

Research by the National Institute of Mental Health indicates that about 90% of people who commit suicide leave clues or signs regarding their intentions.

Question 9

Matt's parents are devastated to have just found out that their son has been experiencing hallucinations. They immediately decide to take him to the hospital where he can be evaluated by a psychiatrist. During that time, Matt reveals that he thinks his parents are trying to poison him. The psychiatrist also notes additional disturbed thinking and social withdrawal, but no depressed mood. Which of the following psychological disorders does Matt likely have?

Accepted Answer

Matt meets the criteria for schizophrenia.

Question 10

According to the text, the genetic link is strongest for _____

Accepted Answer

The text states that "the genetic link is strongest for bipolar disorder," implying that this disorder has the strongest genetic component compared to the other disorders mentioned.

Question 11

_____ factors seem to be central to the development of depressive and bipolar disorders.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that biological factors, such as genetics, neurotransmitter imbalances, and brain abnormalities, play a significant role in the development of depressive and bipolar disorders. While environmental stressors and personality traits can contribute to these disorders, they are not as central or influential as biological factors.

Question 12

_____ is a condition characterized by loss of contact with reality.

Accepted Answer

Psychosis is a condition characterized by loss of contact with reality, including delusions and hallucinations. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia are anxiety disorders, and bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder.

Question 13

Who has the highest probability of committing suicide?

Accepted Answer

According to CDC, in the United States, the highest suicide rates are among White males, who accounted for almost 70% of all suicide deaths in 2018. Moreover, the rate of suicide is highest in adults between 45 and 54 years of age, followed by those aged 85 years or older. Therefore, an 87-year-old white male has the highest probability of committing suicide.

Question 14

Which of the following is FALSE of suicide in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is FALSE of...

Question 15

Which ethnic group has the lowest rate of suicide in the United States prior to very late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that Asian Americans have lower rates of suicide compared to other ethnic groups in the United States, including White Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanic Americans. However, it's important to note that this trend changes in late adulthood, where Asian Americans have higher suicide rates than any other ethnic group.

Question 16

Annie is unable to tell the difference between what is real versus what is not real. Annie's loss of contact with reality is referred to as _____

Accepted Answer

Psychosis is a condition characterized by loss of contact with reality.

Question 17

Tara and Sarah are identical twins. If Tara has bipolar disorder, then Sarah has _____

Accepted Answer

Identical twins have a higher concordance rate for bipolar disorder than the general population, but it is not 100%. The chance is estimated to be around 40-70%.

Question 18

Which of the following represents a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations are a perceptual experience that is added by schizophrenia.

Question 19

_____ have the highest recorded suicide rate in the United States.

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, white males over the age of 85 have the highest recorded suicide rate in the United States.

Question 20

The word "negative," when used to describe symptoms of schizophrenia, means _____

Accepted Answer

Negative is used in the sense of subtraction.

Quiz 12: Defining Psychological Disorders