All but this common drug trade name are used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia:

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1. All but this common drug trade name are used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia

   A. Haldol
   B. Clozaril
   C. Thorazine
   D. Losec

2. The prescription drug Thorazine used to treat persons with schizophrenia may cause side effects, one of them called tardive dyskinesia. What might a person suffering from this side effect display?

   A. involuntary movements of tongue and face
   B. no movement at all
   C. slow movements
   D. clapping of the hands repeatedly

3. Which of these would be considered a negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

   A. Decreased spontaneous movement
   B. Auditory or visual hallucinations
   C. Expression of delusional beliefs
   D. Suspiciousness

4. Leyton suggested that members are symbolic of structural discontent – at different times in history a (social) class comes under treat from another (social) class under treat from another social class and feel dissatisfaction. What did he call this?

   A. Depressive
   B. Over- controlled repressors
   C. Paranoid- aggression
   D. Homicidal protest

5. 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

6. When a person has suffered numerous hypomanic and depressive symptoms for over 2 years, but the symptoms are not serious enough in duration to be considered a mood episode, it is called what?

   A. Cyclothymic Disorder
   B. Bipolar II
   C. Bipolar I
   D. Ultra – Rapid Cycling

7. Mr. Noor mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress. His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates:

   A. transference
   B. counterconditioning
   C. unconditional positive regard
   D. the placebo effect

8. Which drug has provided the most help to schizophrenia patients experiencing auditory hallucinations and paranoia?

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

9. In programs to treat alcoholism, clients consume alcohol that contains a nausea – producing drug. The therapist is using a technique known as:

   A. free association
   B. systematic desensitization
   C. aversive conditioning
   D. operant conditioning

10. Gill has psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed an antipsychotic drug to reduce the severity of Gil’s symptoms. In this case, Gill therapist is MOST likely treating him for

    A. generalized anxiety disorder
    B. schizophrenia
    C. borderline personality disorder
    D. panic disorder