Question 1

Patients in a catatonic stupor

Accepted Answer

Patients in a catatonic stupor often resist efforts to change their position, a condition known as "waxy flexibility."

Question 2

After her last episode of schizophrenia, Jill continued to behave a bit eccentrically and she showed little emotion. Which of the following diagnoses should she be given?

Accepted Answer

Residual schizophrenia is characterized by a history of at least one episode of schizophrenia, but the person currently does not exhibit prominent psychotic symptoms. Instead, they may show negative symptoms such as emotional blunting or eccentric behavior, which fits Jill's description.

Question 3

Negative symptoms

Accepted Answer

Negative symptoms refer to the absence or deficit of normal behaviors, such as lack of motivation, social withdrawal, and reduced emotional expression, commonly seen in conditions like schizophrenia.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the person with undifferentiated schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Jake's symptoms of bizarre behavior, delusions, and disordered speech without the presence of specific emotional disturbances align with the characteristics of undifferentiated schizophrenia, which does not fit neatly into other subtypes.

Question 5

There is some debate as to whether is a variant of schizophrenia or a form of mood disorder.

Accepted Answer

Schizoaffective disorder is debated as it has features of both schizophrenia and mood disorders, making it unclear if it is a variant of schizophrenia or a distinct mood disorder.

Question 6

Disorganized schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

Disorganized schizophrenia, also known as hebephrenic schizophrenia, is characterized by disorganized thinking and behavior.

Question 7

Which of the following could be described as "short-term" schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Schizophreniform disorder is characterized by symptoms similar to schizophrenia but lasts for a shorter duration, typically between one to six months.

Question 8

It has been suggested that the catatonic patient's immobility

Accepted Answer

Catatonia can be associated with an inability to filter out irrelevant stimuli, leading to overwhelming sensory input and resulting in immobility.

Question 9

DeJuan is highly suggestible and automatically obeys the commands of his brother. He sometimes stands in the same strange posture for hours despite his hands and feet becoming swollen due to immobility. Which subtype of schizophrenia does this best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

DeJuan's symptoms of suggestibility, automatic obedience, and maintaining a fixed posture for extended periods are characteristic of catatonic schizophrenia.

Question 10

The central feature of catatonic schizophrenia is

Accepted Answer

Catatonic schizophrenia is characterized by disturbances in motor behavior, which can include periods of excessive movement or stupor, rigidity, and resistance to movement.

Question 11

Which of the following suggests a diagnosis of disorganized schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Disorganized schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized thinking, behavior, and flat or inappropriate affect, which aligns with Peter's symptoms of showing no emotion and making odd facial expressions and movements.

Question 12

Which of the following people with schizophrenia is likely to have the best prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with delusions, such as believing they are a historical figure, often have a better prognosis than those with more severe negative symptoms or catatonia, as these delusions can sometimes be more manageable with treatment.

Question 13

Over the course of the disorder, most individuals with schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

Most individuals with schizophrenia display a mix of positive and negative symptoms, rather than exclusively one type or the other.

Question 14

The individual diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Julia clearly had psychotic symptoms. As she also showed symptoms of bipolar disorder, she was ultimately diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

Schizoaffective disorder is characterized by symptoms of both schizophrenia (such as psychosis) and mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder).

Question 16

Which schizophrenic subtype usually has the earliest onset, the greatest indifference to reality, and the worst prognosis?

Accepted Answer

The disorganized subtype of schizophrenia typically has the earliest onset, significant disorganization in thought and behavior, and the worst prognosis due to severe impairment in functioning.

Question 17

Which of the following is most likely seen in an individual with paranoid schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with paranoid schizophrenia often experience delusions of grandeur or persecution, which are characteristic of this subtype.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia include a lack of social engagement, emotional expression, or motivation, such as Karen no longer socializing with her friends.

Question 19

Virginia exhibits a variety of schizophrenic symptoms including delusions, auditory hallucinations, and formal thought disorder. She has been symptomatic for about a month. Virginia qualifies for a diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

Schizophreniform disorder is diagnosed when symptoms similar to schizophrenia are present for more than one month but less than six months. Virginia's symptoms have been present for about a month, fitting the criteria for schizophreniform disorder.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom?

Accepted Answer

Emotional unresponsiveness is a negative symptom because it is a decrease in normal functioning.

Quiz 12: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders