Schizophrenic Disorders Answers

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3

Which of the following statements concerning schizophrenia is not correct?

A
Schizophrenia is a very costly illness due to its early onset and lengthy hospitalizations.
B
Patients with chronic disorders can be treated successfully and have a full recovery.
C
Schizophrenic disorders have numerous symptoms that may consist of delusions and hallucinations.
D
Patients are less likely to relapse if they return to a supportive family after treatment.
4

Enlarged brain ventricles are presumed to signify __________.

A
an excess of dopamine activity
B
frontal lobe abnormalities
C
development of brain tissue
D
a deterioration of brain tissue
7

Undifferentiated schizophrenia differs from other schizophrenic disorders in that symptoms are __________.

A
often mostly negative in nature
B
entirely positive in nature
C
too inconsistent to classify
D
too consistent to classify
9

Delusions of grandeur is the false belief that __________.

A
one is being manipulated
B
emphasizes self-importance
C
emphasizes self-manipulation
D
one is being harassed
11

A symptom of schizophrenia could be having unusual beliefs that have no factual basis.

A
T
B
F
12

Delusions of grandeur is the false belief that __________.

A
one is being manipulated
B
emphasizes self-importance
C
emphasizes self-manipulation
D
one is being harassed
13

Research indicates that being exposed to high stress situations may create a relapse in individuals who have progressed in recovering from schizophrenia.

A
T
B
F
15

Undifferentiated schizophrenia differs from other schizophrenic disorders in that symptoms are __________.

A
often mostly negative in nature
B
entirely positive in nature
C
too inconsistent to classify
D
too consistent to classify
17

Enlarged brain ventricles are presumed to signify __________.

A
an excess of dopamine activity
B
frontal lobe abnormalities
C
development of brain tissue
D
a deterioration of brain tissue
18

All men in their late teens to mid-20s are at risk for developing a schizophrenic disorder.

A
T
B
F
20

Which of the following statements concerning schizophrenia is not correct?

A
Schizophrenia is a very costly illness due to its early onset and lengthy hospitalizations.
B
Patients with chronic disorders can be treated successfully and have a full recovery.
C
Schizophrenic disorders have numerous symptoms that may consist of delusions and hallucinations.
D
Patients are less likely to relapse if they return to a supportive family after treatment.

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