Module 5.4c Quiz

Tenny is doing a report on schizophrenic spectrum disorders. In his report, he should describe them as

• a group of disorders marked by irrational ideas, distorted perceptions, and loss of contact with reality.

• a group of disorders marked by discomfort in close relationships, distorted thoughts and perceptions, and eccentric behavior.

• a group of disorders marked by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking and speech, disorganized or unusual motor behavior, and negative symptoms.

• a group of disorders marked by the absence of appropriate behaviors.

Over several years, Charles gradually developed schizophrenia. As a result, the prognosis for recovery is poor. His type of schizophrenia would be referred to as

• acute.

• chronic.

• catatonic.

• positive.

Dr. Nemcek conducted a study on a group of individuals who remained motionless for a long period of time and did not display emotionality. Which of the following variables was Dr. Nemcek likely investigating?

• Genetic influences of schizophrenia

• Schizotypal personality disorder

• Acute schizophrenia

• Negative symptoms of schizophrenia

What psychological concept is depicted along the x-axis of the graph?

• Positive symptoms

• Theory of mind

• Negative symptoms

• Selective attention

What conclusion can you draw about the likely diagnostic label of the individuals depicted in the graph?

• Schizotypal personality disorder

• Chronic schizophrenia

• Acute schizophrenia

• Theory of mind

Dr. Kealoha examined CT scans of the brains of 10 people with schizophrenia, all of which showed some degree of cerebral tissue shrinkage. What conclusion should Dr. Kealoha draw from his comparisons of these scans?

• The individuals with the greatest shrinkage are more likely to experience severe symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

• The individuals with the least shrinkage are most likely to have a reduction in dopamine activity.

• The individuals with the greatest shrinkage are more likely to experience schizotypal personality disorder.

• The individuals with the least shrinkage are more likely to have enlarged ventricles.

Poppy falsely believes she is a flower. What is she experiencing?

• A hallucination

• Word salad

• Theory of mind

• A delusion