Many of the drugs are useful in the treatment of schizophrenia are known to dampen________activity in the brain, suggesting that disruptions in the activity of this neurotransmitter may contribute to the development of the disorder.

Related Mcqs:

1. In comparison to females with schizophrenia males with schizophrenia tends to have ____________?

   A. an earlier onset, but lower relapse rates
   B. a later onset, but higher relapse rates
   C. an earlier onset and higher relapse rates
   D. a later onset and lower relapse rates

2. Which are true of the diathesis-stress model of mental illness?Please identify all correct answers.
   1: When an enduring vulnerability factor in a person is coupled with a recent stressor, it results in psychological disorder.
   2: Only one of the diathesis or stressor needs to be present for symptoms of the psychological disorder to occur.
   3: Both the diathesis and the stressor must be present to lead the symptoms of the psychological disorder.
   4: Diathesis and stressors have specific definitions.

   A. 1 & 4
   B. 1 & 3
   C. 2 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

3. Disruptions in conscious awareness and sense of identity are most characteristics of ________ disorders.

   A. generalized anxiety
   B. personality
   C. obsessive-compulsive
   D. dissociative

4. In comparison to generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder is characterized by periods of distress that are:

   A. similar intensity but more prolonged.
   B. more intense and more prolonged.
   C. less intense and more prolonged.
   D. more intense and less prolonged.

5. Which of the following disorder is classified as a mood disorder?

   A. bipolar disorder
   B. catatonia
   C. antisocial personality disorder
   D. agoraphobia

6. There is some evidence that a relatively low level of autonomic nervous system arousal may contribute to: _________?

   A. generalized anxiety disorder.
   B. post-traumatic stress disorder.
   C. phobias.
   D. antisocial personality disorder.

7. Which neurotransmitter contributes to most anxiety disorders?

   A. GABA
   B. Dopamine
   C. Serotonin
   D. Norepinephrine

8. Which during has provided help to schizophrenia patients experiencing auditory hallucinations and paraonia?

   A. Ativan
   B. Xanax
   C. Thorazine
   D. ithium

9. Which of the following types of factors has been found to be the most likely cause of schizophrenia?

   A. Social factors.
   B. Genetic factors.
   C. psychological factors.
   D. Environmental factors.

10. We know that a distinction is made between positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. What is the difference between these symptoms?

    A. Negative symptoms indicate the presence of something normal, and positive symptoms indicate the absence of something usual.
    B. Positive symptoms indicate the presence of some thing normal, the absence of something usual.
    C. Negative symptoms indicate the presence of something unusual, and positive symptoms indicate the absence of something normal.
    D. Positive symptoms indicate the presence of something unusual, and negative symptoms indicate the absence of something normal.