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Worksheetsab psych
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Worksheet time: 32mins
What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
Delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech or behavior
Restricted affect and lack of motivation
Catatonia with rigidity only
Grandiosity and need for admiration
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Delusions and hallucinations
Restricted affect, lack of motivation, and avolition/asociality
Excessive emotionality and attention seeking
Unusual beliefs about random events
What is word salad or derailment?
A pattern of grandiosity and lack of empathy
Disorganized thought leading to random, illogical speech shifts
Rigid, unresponsive motor behavior
False sensory experiences without external stimulus
What is avolition?
Inability to start or persist in goal-directed activities
False beliefs that are highly unlikely or impossible
Involuntary movements of the tongue and face
Excessive perfectionism and control
What is catatonia?
Unresponsiveness to the environment that can include rigidity or agitation
Persistent belief that rules do not apply
Downward movement in social class due to symptoms
Acute phase with florid psychosis
What are delusions?
False sensory experiences without external stimulus
False beliefs that are highly unlikely or impossible
Inability to initiate goal-directed behavior
Random illogical speech shifts
What are hallucinations?
False sensory experiences without external stimulus
Excess dopamine in prefrontal areas
Rigid motor postures with agitation
False beliefs that are impossible
What is the prodromal phase of schizophrenia?
Period after acute symptoms lessen but mild symptoms remain
Early mild symptoms that appear before the acute phase
Acute phase with severe positive symptoms
Complete remission of symptoms
What is the residual phase?
Phase of intense hallucinations and delusions
Period after acute symptoms lessen but mild symptoms remain
Early warning signs before acute phase
A phase marked by catatonia only
What is the prognosis for schizophrenia?
Excellent; most achieve full recovery
Poor; 50–80% rehospitalized, 5–10% suicide, lifespan 10–20 years shorter
Moderate; rehospitalization uncommon
Good; lifespan unaffected
What is the social drift theory?
Symptoms lead to upward movement in social class
Schizophrenic symptoms lead to downward movement in social class
Family support prevents social change
Treatment causes social mobility
How does dopamine relate to schizophrenia?
Low dopamine causes positive symptoms; excess causes negative
Excess dopamine causes positive symptoms; low dopamine in prefrontal areas causes negative symptoms
Dopamine levels are unrelated to symptoms
Only serotonin changes drive all symptoms
What do typical antipsychotics do?
Act on dopamine and serotonin; treat both positive and negative symptoms
Block dopamine, treat positive symptoms but cause movement side effects
Enhance dopamine and improve motivation
Block serotonin only
What do atypical antipsychotics do?
Block dopamine only and increase movement side effects
Act on dopamine and serotonin; treat both positive and negative symptoms with fewer motor side effects
Enhance dopamine in prefrontal cortex
Treat positive symptoms only
Which antipsychotics are more prescribed?
Typical antipsychotics
Atypical antipsychotics
Only depot injections
None are commonly prescribed
What is tardive dyskinesia?
False beliefs without evidence
Involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw caused by long-term antipsychotic use
Excessive attention seeking and emotionality
A phase following remission
What is the difference between delusions and hallucinations?
Delusions are false perceptions; hallucinations are false beliefs
Delusions are false beliefs; hallucinations are false perceptions
Both are identical phenomena
Delusions are motor symptoms; hallucinations are speech symptoms
What are the main phases of schizophrenia?
Acute, remission, relapse
Prodromal, acute, and residual
Premorbid, recovery, chronic
Onset, plateau, offset
What is Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)?
Short-term inpatient stabilization
24-hour comprehensive service program for schizophrenia patients
Outpatient therapy once a month
Family psychoeducation only
What is a personality disorder?
Transient mood disturbance
Enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior deviating from cultural expectations and causing impairment
Temporary reaction to stress
Condition defined solely by hallucinations
How many clusters of personality disorders exist?
Two: A and B
Three: A (odd/eccentric), B (dramatic/emotional), C (anxious/fearful)
Four, including D (psychotic)
One global cluster
What are the Cluster A disorders?
Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic
Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal
Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive
Bipolar, Cyclothymic, Dysthymic
What are the Cluster B disorders?
Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal
Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic
Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive
Schizoaffective, Schizophreniform, Brief Psychotic
What are the Cluster C disorders?
Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal
Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic
Cyclothymic, Dysthymic, Persistent Depressive
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Pattern of distrust and suspiciousness that others’ motives are malevolent
Pattern of detachment from relationships and restricted emotion
Pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking
Pattern of grandiosity and need for admiration
What is Schizoid Personality Disorder?
Pattern of detachment from relationships and restricted emotion
Pattern of unusual beliefs about random events
Pattern of social inhibition and fear of criticism
Pattern of submissive, clingy behavior
What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
Pattern of acute discomfort in relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentric behavior
Pattern of disregard for others’ rights
Pattern of instability in relationships and decisions
Pattern of perfectionism and control
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Pattern of instability in mood and self-image
Pattern of disregard for and violation of others’ rights
Pattern of social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy
Pattern of excessive attention seeking
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Pattern of grandiosity and lack of empathy
Pattern of instability in mood, self-image, relationships, and decisions
Pattern of perfectionism and orderliness
Pattern of detachment and restricted emotion
What is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking
Pattern of unusual beliefs and eccentric behavior
Pattern of submissive and clingy behavior
Pattern of perfectionism and control
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy
Pattern of fear of criticism and social inhibition
Pattern of disregard for others’ rights
Pattern of unstable relationships and mood
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder?
Pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and fear of criticism
Pattern of detachment from relationships
Pattern of grandiosity and need for admiration
Pattern of excessive emotionality
What is Dependent Personality Disorder?
Pattern of submissive, clingy behavior and excessive need to be cared for
Pattern of disregard for rules
Pattern of attention seeking
Pattern of perfectionism
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?
Pattern of perfectionism, orderliness, and control
Pattern of unusual beliefs about random events
Pattern of instability in mood and self-image
Pattern of acute relationship discomfort
Which PD involves unusual beliefs about random events?
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Which PD involves the belief “rules don’t apply to me”?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Dependent Personality Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Which PD involves “I can’t do this alone”?
Dependent Personality Disorder
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Which PD involves “Mistakes are unacceptable”?
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
What therapy treats Borderline Personality Disorder?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and STEPPS
Electroconvulsive therapy only
Exposure therapy
Light therapy
What is childhood adversity linked to?
Only Cluster C disorders
Nearly every personality disorder
Only Borderline Personality Disorder
Primarily psychotic disorders
What are the core symptoms of ADHD?
Hallucinations and delusions
Inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity in multiple settings before age 12
Grandiosity and lack of empathy
Perfectionism and orderliness
What is the neurological immaturity theory?
ADHD brains develop more slowly than normal
Autism brains mature faster than normal
Schizophrenia results from overdevelopment of motor cortex
Personality disorders arise from accelerated limbic development
Which of the following are established treatments for ADHD? Select all that apply.
Stimulant medications that increase dopamine
Non‑stimulant medications that act on norepinephrine
Behavioral therapy
Atypical antipsychotics as first‑line monotherapy
Long‑term benzodiazepines
Which are core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder? Select all that apply.
Social and communication deficits
Restricted, repetitive behaviors
Chronic hallucinations and delusions
Episodic manic mood states
Approximately what percent of people with autism have intellectual disability?
About 50 percent
About 10 percent
About 75 percent
About 25 percent
Which of the following are used in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder? Select all that apply.
SSRIs
Stimulants
Atypical antipsychotics
Behavioral therapies
Opioid analgesics
Which domains are affected by Intellectual Developmental Disorder? Select all that apply.
Conceptual
Social
Practical
Sensory
Psychotic
Which are causes of Intellectual Developmental Disorder? Select all that apply.
Genetic factors
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Brain injury
Toxins and infections
Low socioeconomic status
Which are treatments or supports for Intellectual Developmental Disorder? Select all that apply.
Medication for related issues
Behavioral training
Early intervention
Group homes
Electroconvulsive therapy as routine first line
Which description best defines a Specific Learning Disorder?
Academic skill deficit in reading, writing, or math lasting at least 6 months despite help
Global intellectual impairment across all domains from early childhood
Language delay restricted to articulation alone
A mood disorder causing difficulty concentrating
Which conditions fall under Communication Disorders? Select all that apply.
Language disorder
Speech sound disorder
Stuttering
Social communication disorder
Cyclothymic disorder
What is a typical treatment approach for learning and communication disorders?
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) plus skills therapy
High‑dose antipsychotics alone
Electroconvulsive therapy
Psychedelic‑assisted psychotherapy
Which are classified as Motor Disorders? Select all that apply.
Tic disorder
Tourette’s disorder
Stereotypic movement disorder
Developmental coordination disorder
Illness anxiety disorder
Which therapy is used to treat tics and stereotypic movements?
Habit Reversal Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention
Prolonged Grief Therapy
Which disorders must be present in childhood for diagnosis? Select all that apply.
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)
Specific Learning Disorder
Communication Disorder
Which additional disorder must be present in childhood for diagnosis?
Motor Disorders
Schizophrenia
Bipolar I Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Which disorders are rarely diagnosed in childhood? Select all that apply.
Schizophrenia
Personality disorders
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Behavioral Therapy is used for which conditions to reinforce positive behaviors? Select all that apply.
ADHD
Autism
Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)
Schizophrenia
Antisocial Personality Disorder
What does the abbreviation DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Developmental Brain Training
Deterministic Behavioral Treatment
Dynamic Balance Technique
STEPPS is primarily used for which condition?
Borderline Personality Disorder
Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Intellectual Developmental Disorder
Which statement best describes SSRIs in this context?
Antidepressants that also reduce repetitive or obsessive behaviors
First‑line antipsychotics for hallucinations
Stimulants that increase dopamine
Mood stabilizers used for acute mania
What are antipsychotic medications used to reduce?
Hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thoughts
Obsessive‑compulsive rituals
Attention deficits and hyperactivity
Language articulation errors
When is someone considered treatment‑resistant?
When they fail to respond to at least two medications
When they discontinue therapy voluntarily
When they miss one follow‑up appointment
When they respond only to psychotherapy
What is Savant Syndrome?
Rare exceptional ability in one area among individuals with autism
Generalized superior intelligence across all domains
A subtype of schizophrenia with musical hallucinations
A communication disorder characterized by mutism
