Question 1

It has been reported that _____ of people with schizophrenia experience auditory hallucinations.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 74% of people with schizophrenia experience auditory hallucinations, making it one of the most common symptoms of the disorder.

Question 2

The symptom alogia refers to lack of

Accepted Answer

Alogia is characterized by a lack of meaningful or spontaneous speech. This is often evident in a person with schizophrenia who may respond with very brief or empty answers to questions, or may not initiate conversation at all. Alogia is not related to intelligence, energy or interest, or emotional response specifically.

Question 3

Most hallucinations experienced by people with schizophrenia are

Accepted Answer

Studies show that approximately 70-80% of individuals with schizophrenia experience auditory hallucinations, while visual, tactile, and olfactory hallucinations are less common.

Question 4

James is struggling with schizophrenia. He also finds it difficult to experience pleasure from activities that he enjoyed before his symptoms began. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure from activities that were once enjoyable. This is a symptom commonly seen in schizophrenia. Alogia refers to poverty of speech or the inability to speak; avolition refers to a lack of motivation to engage in everyday activities; and asociality refers to a lack of interest in social interactions.

Question 5

The presence of many negative symptoms is a strong predictor of _____ two years following hospitalization.

Accepted Answer

Negative symptoms in schizophrenia refer to the absence or reduction of normal behaviors, such as lack of emotional expression, avolition or lack of motivation, and social withdrawal. These symptoms can significantly impact a person's quality of life, making it difficult to maintain relationships, pursue meaningful activities or employment. Studies have shown that the presence of many negative symptoms is a strong predictor of poor quality of life two years following hospitalization.

Question 6

When an individual with schizophrenia shows flat affect, that individual

Accepted Answer

Flat affect is a symptom of schizophrenia in which the individual does not express emotions, but it does not necessarily mean that they do not experience emotions or physiological arousal.

Question 7

A study by Kring and Neale (1996)found that in comparison to normal participants, clients with schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

The study by Kring and Neale (1996) found that compared to normal participants, clients with schizophrenia were less facially expressive, experienced more physiological arousal, and reported the same amount of emotion, making all of the provided options correct.

Question 8

The asocial characteristics of schizophrenia are often:

Accepted Answer

Asocial characteristics, such as withdrawal from social interactions, often appear before the onset of psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia, indicating early changes in behavior and social functioning.

Question 9

Roger has a vacant stare. He answers questions in an apathetic, monotonous voice, and shows no emotion, even when discussing events such as his mother's death. Roger's affect would be described as

Accepted Answer

Roger's affect is described as "vacant" and "monotonous" with "no emotion." These are all characteristics of a flat affect, which is a symptom commonly associated with schizophrenia and other disorders. A flat affect is characterized by a lack of emotional expressiveness, where the person's emotional response is diminished or absent.

Question 10

_________ is also known as formal thought disorder

Accepted Answer

Disorganized speech, also known as formal thought disorder, is a symptom of schizophrenia and other mental disorders. It involves a disturbance in the organization and flow of ideas, as well as the use of language.

Question 11

In support of "asociality" as a negative symptom of schizophrenia, the Hamilton (Ontario)Program for Schizophrenia found that people with schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

The Hamilton (Ontario) Program for Schizophrenia found that people with schizophrenia have greater shyness, report more childhood social troubles, and have little interest in being with other people. These factors support the idea of "asociality" as a negative symptom of schizophrenia, as individuals with the disorder may experience significant impairments in their ability to form and maintain relationships with others.

Question 12

In a study of patients from the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia, Goldberg and Schmidt found that people with schizophrenia have:

Accepted Answer

Goldberg and Schmidt's study found that people with schizophrenia tend to exhibit greater shyness, reflecting a common characteristic associated with the disorder, which can impact social interactions and relationships.

Question 13

Remus, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, frequently arrives for doctors' appointments with "bed head", stains on his clothes, and strong body odour, and he appears indifferent to this display. This behaviour is best described by:

Accepted Answer

Avolition, or the lack of motivation or drive, can cause individuals with schizophrenia to neglect self-care tasks such as grooming and hygiene. Symptoms such as disorganized thoughts, alogia (lack of speech), and asociality (lack of interest in social interaction) are not directly related to this particular behaviour.

Question 14

Flat affect, anhedonia, and alogia are ________ symptoms of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Flat affect, anhedonia, and alogia are all negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Positive symptoms refer to an excess or distortion of normal behaviors, while negative symptoms involve a decrease or absence of normal behaviors. Flat affect is the lack of emotional expression, anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure, and alogia is the reduction in speech output.

Question 15

"When I am trying to relax and read a book, my father puts his thoughts into my head so that I cannot concentrate." This statement by a schizophrenic patient is an example of what type of symptom?

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a positive symptom of schizophrenia, specifically the symptom of thought insertion. Positive symptoms are characterized by the presence of abnormal behaviors or experiences that are not typically seen in healthy individuals.

Question 16

Research has shown that the presence of negative symptoms in schizophrenia is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently demonstrated that the presence of negative symptoms in schizophrenia is associated with poorer cognitive function and decline over time, including deficits in executive function, working memory, and attention. Negative symptoms include diminished emotional expression, avolition (lack of motivation), asociality (reduced desire to engage in social interactions), and anhedonia (lack of pleasure in activities). These symptoms can significantly impair an individual's ability to complete everyday tasks and participate in meaningful activities, which can lead to social isolation and further cognitive and functional decline.

Question 17

Carlos has schizophrenia and lives with his parents. One of his symptoms is a difficulty initiating any activity, and once started, he is unable to finish. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Avolition, also known as apathy or lack of motivation, is a symptom of schizophrenia in which a person has difficulty initiating or completing tasks. This is characterized by a lack of goal-directed behavior, reduced activity, and a lack of interest or enjoyment in activities. This can lead to problems with daily functioning and reduced quality of life.

Question 18

Negative symptoms in schizophrenia can be difficult to distinguish from particular aspects of:

Accepted Answer

Negative symptoms in schizophrenia can be difficult to distinguish from symptoms of depression, as both can involve social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and reduced emotional expression. Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and delusional disorder do not typically involve negative symptoms.

Question 19

The following are examples of negative symptoms of schizophrenia:

Accepted Answer

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia refer to a decrease or loss of normal functions, such as blunted emotions (reduced expression of emotions) and lack of initiative (reduced ability to start tasks or activities). Choices B, C, and D describe positive symptoms (hallucinations and delusions), cognitive symptoms (difficulty concentrating, low intelligence, poor memory), and catatonic symptoms (catatonic immobility, waxy flexibility), respectively, rather than negative symptoms.

Question 20

As compared to positive symptoms in schizophrenia, negative symptoms are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Negative symptoms in schizophrenia are characterized by behavioural deficits, such as flattened affect, apathy, and social withdrawal. Lethargy, catatonia, and inappropriate affect may be present in some cases, but they are not the primary features of negative symptoms. Difficulty concentrating, low intelligence, and poor memory are not considered negative symptoms, but may be associated with other aspects of schizophrenia.

Quiz 11: Schizophrenia