Chapter 16: Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Chapter 16: Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted

 

Multiple-Choice Questions

 

16.1-1. In the opening vignette of the schizophrenia and affective disorders chapter, the psychiatric problem experienced by Larry was treated using

1. chlorpromazine.
2. electroconvulsive shock.
3. fluoxetine.
4. antianxiety medications.
5. psychotherapy.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 16.1-1

Page Ref: 553

Topic:  Introduction

Skill: Factual

Answer: a. chlorpromazine.

Rationale: Chlorpromazine was used to treat the psychotic symptoms of Larry.

 

16.1-2. The key event that resulted in the treatment of Larry’s schizophrenia was

1. his uncontrollable use of amphetamine.
2. motor problems that grew worse over time.
3. his attack on his mother.
4. his refusal to take antianxiety medications.
5. his need for psychotherapy.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 16.1-2

Page Ref: 553

Topic:  Introduction

Skill: Factual

Answer: c. his attack on his mother.

Rationale: His parents sought treatment for Larry after he attacked his mother because she cleaned his room.

 

16.1-3. After a few years of treatment with chlorpromazine, Larry developed

1. overeating to obesity.
2. a serious motor problem involving his tongue.
3. a worsening of his schizophrenia.
4. a mild form of bipolar disorder.
5. an intense fear of being poisoned at lunch.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 16.1-3

Page Ref:   553

Topic:  Introduction

Skill: Factual

Answer: b. a serious motor problem involving his tongue.

Rationale: Long-term chlorpromazine treatment can lead to uncontrollable movement disorders of the mouth and tongue.

 

16.1-4. The incidence of schizophrenia in the world population is approximately ________ percent.

1. 0.1
2. 1
3. 5
4. 12
5. 15

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 16.1-4

Page Ref: 554

Topic:  Schizophrenia: Description

Skill: Factual

Answer: b. 1

Rationale:  About 1 percent of the world suffers from schizophrenia.

 

6.1-5. Which of the following is true of schizophrenia?

1. Schizophrenia has been recognized as a disorder for hundreds of years.
2. Schizophrenia is a serious disorder only in adulthood.
3. The incidence of schizophrenia is about 10 percent of the world population.
4. The term means “split mind.”
5. The term is synonymous with bipolar disorder.

Difficulty: 2

Question ID: 16.1-5

Page Ref: 554

Topic:  Schizophrenia: Description

Skill: Conceptual

Answer: d. The term means “split mind.”

Rationale: The term schizophrenia means “split mind.”

 

16.1-6. The phrase “split mind” as it refers to schizophrenia means

1. multiple personalities.
2. delusional thinking.
3. a separation of thoughts and feelings.
4. extreme sadness in the presence of mania.
5. an inability to make important decisions.

Difficulty: 2

Question ID: 16.1-6

Page Ref: 554

Topic:  Schizophrenia: Description

Skill: Conceptual

Answer: c. a separation of thoughts and feelings.

Rationale: The phrase “split mind” as it refers to schizophrenia means a separation of thoughts and feelings.