All but this type of delusion a schizophrenic patient might experience:

Related Mcqs:

1. “Delusion” refer to ____________?

   A. Thoughts or beliefs that have no basis in reality
   B. Feelings that have no basis in reality
   C. Behaviors that have no basis in reality
   D. None of these

2. What is the average age range in which a person first experiences the onset of schizophrenic symptoms?

   A. Mid 40s
   B. Adolescence
   C. Early 20s to early 30s
   D. Late 30s to early 40s

3. Which neurotransmitter plays the most significant role in the regulating of schizophrenic symptoms?

   A. gamma – aminobutyric acid (GABA)
   B. epinephrine
   C. acetylcholine
   D. dopamine

4. ______schizophrenics shift from one pattern of schizophrenic behavior to another.

   A. Catatonic
   B. Disorganized
   C. Paranoid
   D. Undifferentiated

5. MRI scans of schizophrenic patients have indicated that:

   A. schizophrenic subjects have lower levels of catecholamines than nonschizophrenic subjects
   B. schizophrenic subjects have higher levels of dopamine than nonschizophrenic subjects
   C. schizophrenic subjects have higher levels of serotonin than nonschizphrenic subjects
   D. schizophrenic subjects have larger ventricles than nonschizophrenic subjects

6. The most effective method of predicting that a mental patient will commit an act of violence is by:

   A. psychological tests
   B. psychiatric interviews
   C. psychological interviews
   D. There is no effective method

7. Diagnosis of AD/HD depends on a patient being rated against three categories of symptoms. Two of the categories are Inattention and Hyperactivity. What is the third?

   A. Disruptiveness
   B. Aggression
   C. Impulsivity
   D. Intelligence

8. In south and East Asia, a man may experience Karo, which is:

   A. schizophrenia
   B. insanity
   C. anxiety about his penis receding into his body
   D. depression

9. What type of treatment would a person suffering from Type III Jerusalem Syndrome most likely receive?

   A. Long – term analysis
   B. Minor tranquilizers
   C. Hypnosis
   D. Anti – psychotic medication

10. The head injured patient lost the ability to breath. Autopsy revealed neural damage in the ____________?

    A. medulla
    B. midbrain
    C. cerebellum
    D. pons