CHAPTER 13: SCHIZOPHRENIA AND OTHER PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach, 6th Edition International Edition by David Barlow

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CHAPTER 13: SCHIZOPHRENIA AND OTHER PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

 

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which of the following characterize the disorder known as schizophrenia?
a. Delusions and hallucinations
b. Inappropriate emotions
c. Disorganized speech and behavior
d. All of these

 

 

ANS:  D                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Conceptual

 

  1. Which of the following is accurate in regard to the long-term outlook for schizophrenic patients?
a. About 50% of people diagnosed with the disorder eventually recover.
b. Recovery is possible only if the person stays on medication.
c. Recovery is possible only if the patient receives psychotherapy.
d. Complete recovery from schizophrenia is rare.

 

 

ANS:  D                    DIF:    Moderate                  OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Factual

 

  1. According to statistical data, the prevalence of schizophrenia is about ________.
a. .01%
b. 1%
c. 5%
d. 10%

 

 

ANS:  B                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Factual

 

  1. In the 1850s, a French physician named Benedict Morel used the terms demence (loss of mind) precoce (early, premature) to describe what we now know as schizophrenia because he observed that the onset of symptoms often occurs
a. in the early part of the year.
b. during adolescence.
c. in the morning.
d. prior to symptoms of other mental illnesses.

 

 

ANS:  B                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               2; APALO: 1.2.b

MSC:  TYPE: Factual

 

  1. Which of the following is the definition of dementia praecox?
a. Silly and immature behavior
b. Early madness
c. Alternating immobility and agitated excitement
d. Delusions of grandeur or persecution

 

 

ANS:  B                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               2; APALO: 1.2.b

MSC:   TYPE: Conceptual

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