Schizophrenic Disorders Answers

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3

The concordance rate for schizophrenic disorder is higher for an individual if they have __________ who has been diagnosed with the disorder.

A
an identical twin
B
a fraternal twin
C
one biological parent
D
a biological sibling
5

Research suggests marijuana use in adolescence may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia because __________.

A
marijuana use enlarges brain ventricles
B
marijuana use at this age causes frontal lobe abnormalities
C
chemicals in marijuana increase dopamine activity
D
marijuana use at this age changes brain structure
6

Describe the difference between schizophrenic disorders and mood disorders.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Schizophrenic disorders are characterized most by disturbing thoughts, whereas mood disorders are characterized most by disturbing emotions.

8

Individuals diagnosed with a schizophrenic disorder do not remain in treatment for long.

A
T
B
F
9

Research suggests marijuana use in adolescence may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia because __________.

A
marijuana use enlarges brain ventricles
B
marijuana use at this age causes frontal lobe abnormalities
C
chemicals in marijuana increase dopamine activity
D
marijuana use at this age changes brain structure
10

Compare and contrast disorganized schizophrenia and paranoid schizophrenia.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Both disorders involve an individual having delusions, but while someone with disorganized schizophrenia has delusions that often center on bodily functions, delusions in an individual with paranoid schizophrenia are generally about persecution or grandeur. In addition, disorganized schizophrenia is also accompanied by emotional indifference, incoherence, and social withdrawal.

16

Describe the difference between delusions of persecution and delusions of grandeur.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Delusions of persecution are beliefs that someone is being harassed, oppressed, or manipulated by others. Delusions of grandeur are beliefs that emphasize self-importance and self-centered glamour.

17

All of the following are symptoms of schizophrenia except __________.

A
delusions
B
disturbed emotions
C
hallucinations
D
adaptive behavior
18

Compare and contrast disorganized schizophrenia and paranoid schizophrenia.

Answer not available
19

Describe the difference between delusions of persecution and delusions of grandeur.

Answer not available
20

All of the following are symptoms of schizophrenia except __________.

A
delusions
B
disturbed emotions
C
hallucinations
D
adaptive behavior
21

Describe the difference between schizophrenic disorders and mood disorders.

Answer not available
22

A character in an old movie wears a hat made out of aluminum foil in order to protect his brain from being influenced by the government’s thought-controlling rays. This is an example of delusions of __________.

A
influence
B
persecution
C
grandeur
D
expression
23

Research indicates that prenatal malnutrition may be connected to schizophrenia.

A
T
B
F
24

All of the following are possible influences of schizophrenia except __________.

A
reduced dopamine activity
B
high stress
C
enlarged brain ventricles
D
criticism from a family member
25

All of the following are possible influences of schizophrenia except __________.

A
reduced dopamine activity
B
high stress
C
enlarged brain ventricles
D
criticism from a family member

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