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101. You a psychiatrist who specializes in treating schizophrenia. You have : 1201825
101. You are a psychiatrist who specializes in treating schizophrenia. You have a new patient named Roy who is exhibiting several of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia but none of the positive symptoms. In addition, Roy’s negative symptoms are quite severe. Research on schizophrenia suggests that
A. Roy will recover if treated.
B. treatment is likely to be ineffective.
C. treatment will eliminate negative symptoms but then positive symptoms will emerge.
D. treatment will only be effective in the short run.
102. A team of researchers are working to understand the biological factors of schizophrenia. Most likely, this team is focusing their research on the role of which neurotransmitter?
A. Cortisol
B. Serotonin
C. Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine
103. Patients with schizophrenia who exhibit mainly positive symptoms tend to have
A. essentially normal-looking brains.
B. less tissue in brain areas involved in emotional expression.
C. less tissue in brain areas involved in thinking.
D. less tissue in brain areas involved in information processing.
104. The vulnerability theory of schizophrenia suggests all of the following except that
A. vulnerability to schizophrenia is mainly biological.
B. different people have differing degrees of vulnerability.
C. genetics plays virtually no role in the appearance of schizophrenia.
D. psychological components may help determine whether schizophrenia actually appears.
105. Robert decided to join the army because he failed out of college and was tired of dealing with his father’s psychological disorder. After hearing that he had enlisted, his fiancée broke off their engagement. Boot camp was much more difficult than Robert had anticipated. Robert began to see and hear things that were not present and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. The best explanation for Robert’s developing schizophrenia is the _____ theory.
A. social factors
B. recessive genetics
C. multiple stressors
D. vulnerability
106. Jan’s roommate, Thelma, is always bragging about how well she is doing in her classes, about how much her professors admire and respect her, and about how she is destined to be a great criminal defense attorney. When Jan points out Thelma’s poor writing skills, Thelma starts yelling that Jan doesn’t appreciate her immense talents. If Thelma has a psychological disorder, it is most likely _____ personality disorder.
A. schizotypal
B. narcissistic
C. avoidant
D. antisocial
107. Which of the following characteristics is most likely to be exhibited by a person with narcissistic personality disorder?
A. Exaggerated self-importance
B. Impulsivity
C. Neologisms
D. Paranoia
108. Gillian is extremely inhibited in social situations, feels inadequate, and is extremely sensitive to criticism from her family and her boss. Gillian would most likely be diagnosed as displaying
A. histrionic personality disorder.
B. avoidant personality disorder.
C. antisocial personality disorder.
D. dissociative identity disorder.
109. Ben displays odd perceptions, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that occasionally resemble the symptoms of schizophrenia but that are not as disturbed. Ben most likely has _____ personality disorder.
A. avoidant
B. narcissistic
C. antisocial
D. schizotypal
110. When Sandy was twelve years old, she began stealing from local stores. Her delinquent behavior continued and became more serious as she entered adulthood. She showed no empathy, guilt, or shame and always tried to manipulate other people with her superficial charm. Which personality disorder does Sandy display?
A. Antisocial
B. Schizotypal
C. Narcissistic
D. Dependent
