Which sibling of an individual with schizophrenia is most likely to develop schizophrenia?
a. monozygotic twin raised in the same home
b. monozygotic twin raised in a different home
c. dizygotic twin raised in the same home
d. dizygotic twin raised in a different home

Greeting a new acquaintance with effusive familiarity, crying uncontrollably during a movie, and trying to be the center of attention at a party are typical behaviors of someone with:
a. borderline personality disorder
b. narcissistic personality disorder
c. histrionic personality disorder
d. paranoid personality disorder

List the functions of hCG.

Diagnose the type of psychotic disorders described in the following. Choose from (a) schizophreni form disorder, (b) schizoaffective disorder, and (c) delusional disorder.

Natalie reveals to her therapist that she hears numerous voices talking to her and giving her orders. Her doctor has just sent her to this therapist for what he believes to be a major depressive episode. She had begun to sleep all the time and contemplated suicide often.$\underline{\phantom{blanks}}$

Research on cultural factors and schizophrenia suggests that African Americans:
a. may have higher rates than other ethnic groups because of misdiagnosis
b. may have higher rates than other ethnic groups because they are exposed to more prejudice and bias
c. may be more vulnerable to schizophrenia because of chromosomal differences
d. with schizophrenia are more likely to experience negative symptoms than positive symptoms

Diagnose the type of psychotic disorders described in the following. Choose from (a) schizophreni form disorder, (b) schizoaffective disorder, and (c) delusional disorder.

Lately Dom has become more isolated because he believes his co-workers are conspiring to get him fired. He becomes agitated whenever he sees a group of employees talking and laughing, because he believes that they are plotting against him.$\underline{\phantom{blanks}}$

Read the description and then match it to the following words: (a) olanzapine, (b) extrapyramidal symptoms, (c) serotonin, (d) dopamine, (e) metabolites, (f) token economy, (g) vocational rehabilitation, (h) social skills training, (i) behavioral family intervention.

Because antipsychotic medications may cause serious side effects, some patients stop taking them. One serious side effect is called _________, which may include Parkinsonian symptoms.

Most people with schizophrenia:
a. have multiple episodes that get progressively worse
b. have only one episode with full recovery after it
c. have episodes of alternating positive and negative symptoms
d. have multiple episodes, with different degrees of impairment between episodes

According to the Tarasoff verdict, a therapist can release confidential information about a client when:
a. the therapist suspects the client may be dangerous, even though a threat has not been made
b. the client has made a non-specific threat but the client has a history of violent behavior
c. the client poses a threat to the safety of a specific individual
d. the client has made any threat of violence, even a non-specific threat

“Diminished capacity” is a legal concept that proposes that when people with mental illness commit a crime they may lack:
a. intent
b. guilt
c. remorse
d. memory

The guilty but mentally ill (GBMI) verdict is different from the NGRI verdict in that:
a. only in GBMI are people assumed to have no knowledge that what they did was wrong
b. people convicted of GBMI can be treated successfully for their mental illness yet still serve a full term in prison
c. people convicted of GBMI can be taken to prison, but they must receive treatment for their mental illness
d. people convicted of GBMI are detained in psychiatric hospitals, not prisons

Determine which symptoms or types of schizophrenia spectrum disorders are described in the given scenario.
Cameron has started to hear voices, and this is very disturbing to him. He told his parents and recognizes that he needs to see a mental health professional for help.$\underline{\phantom{blanks}}$

Determine which symptoms or types of schizophrenia spectrum disorders are described in the given scenario.
Alice usually holds an unusual posture and is sometimes seen grimacing.$\underline{\phantom{blanks}}$

Read the description and then match it to the following words: (a) olanzapine, (b) extrapyramidal symptoms, (c) serotonin, (d) dopamine, (e) metabolites, (f) token economy, (g) vocational rehabilitation, (h) social skills training, (i) behavioral family intervention.

Recent studies sometimes indicate that the relationship of the neurotransmitters _________ and _________ may explain some positive symptoms of schizophrenia.