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[06] Lessons 6 & 7 Exam - Results Attempt 1 of 2 Written Oct 24, 2023 12:18 PM - Oct 24, 2023 12:48 PM Attempt Score 98 / 100 - 97.5 % Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) 98 / 100 - 97.5 % Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 points When a patient's symptoms include a pervasive pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, self- image, affect, and impulsivity, the patient most likely has __________ personality disorder. Question options: a) antisocial b) narcissistic c) borderline d) histrionic Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 points Except for the length of the disorder and the degree of functional impairment, __________ and schizophrenia have the same symptomatology. Question options: a) delusionary disorder b) schizoaffective disorder c) schizophreniform disorder d) brief psychotic disorder Question 3 2.5 / 2.5 points

Psychotic disorders are characterized by unusual thinking, distorted perceptions, and: Question options: a) criminality. b) suspicion of others. c) split personality. d) odd behaviors. Question 4 2.5 / 2.5 points Compared with people who do not have schizophrenia, synaptic pruning occurs __________ in people who do have the disorder. Question options: a) at a slower rate b) at a faster rate c) at the same rate d) irregularly Question 5 2.5 / 2.5 points Treatment of schizophrenia should begin as soon as possible after symptoms appear because: Question options: a) drug treatments are less effective over time. b) delay increases the severity of the functional impairment. c) early treatment is often completely curative. d) prompt intervention always leads to fewer inpatient hospitalization. Question 6 2.5 / 2.5 points Gary thinks he is always better than everyone else. He likely has which disorder? Question options: a) Avoidant b) Histrionic

c) Antisocial d) Narcissistic Question 7 2.5 / 2.5 points Mario keeps thinking that he's tasting something sweet even though there's no candy in his mouth. What type of hallucinations is he experiencing? Question options: a) Visual b) Olfactory c) Gustatory d) Somatic Question 8 2.5 / 2.5 points Always avoiding any new experiences would fall on which of the following Big Five personality factors? Question options: a) Openness b) Neuroticism c) Introversion d) Extroversion Question 9 2.5 / 2.5 points Given the effects of brain maturation on the course of personality maturity, children are not often diagnosed with personality disorders before the age of: Question options: a) 5 b) 10 c) 15 d) 18

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Question 10 2.5 / 2.5 points Which personality disorder revolves around a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others, including family members and friends? Question options: a) Paranoid b) Schizoid c) Schizotypal d) Antisocial Question 11 2.5 / 2.5 points Relatives of patients with schizophrenia are often found to have Question options: a) histories of prenatal abnormality. b) traits associated with schizophrenia, such as poor social cognition. c) dominant, overprotective personalities. d) cultural beliefs that schizophrenic behaviors are acceptable. Question 12 2.5 / 2.5 points Which perspective proposes that personality develops from an interaction between a person's environment and the way he or she processes information? Question options: a) Cognitive-behavioral b) Sociocultural c) Psychodynamic d) Social development Question 13 2.5 / 2.5 points A child who truly believes that if she steps on a crack she'll break her mother's back exhibits: Question options:

a) perceptual disturbances. b) referential ideas. c) magical thinking. d) wishful thinking. Question 14 2.5 / 2.5 points One symptom of schizophrenia is the ability to be "posed" in a certain position by another person and remain in that position until "reposed." This symptom is called Question options: a) catatonia. b) waxy flexibility. c) corporal association. d) psychomotor retardation. Question 15 2.5 / 2.5 points What area of the brain is different between people with schizophrenia and those with schizotypal personality disorder? Question options: a) Temporal b) Parietal c) Frontal d) Visual Question 16 2.5 / 2.5 points The ability to think about the mental states of others is called: Question options: a) mentalization. b) intuition. c) empathy.

d) catastrophizing. Question 17 2.5 / 2.5 points An older woman frantically calls the State Attorney's Office to report someone trying to "control" her by broadcasting messages through her television. Highly agitated, she requests a thorough investigation. The content of this call typifies Question options: a) thought withdrawal. b) hallucinations of influence. c) delusions of influence. d) consciousness withdrawal. Question 18 2.5 / 2.5 points The word schizophrenia is a combination of two Greek words that mean: Question options: a) multiple minds. b) multiple thought processes. c) split mind. d) multiple personalities. Question 19 2.5 / 2.5 points The disorder most likely to involve loving someone one minute and hating them the next is which of the following? Question options: a) Narcissistic b) Borderline c) Histrionic d) Antisocial Question 20 2.5 / 2.5 points

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A noninvasive technique has been developed to treat the symptoms of several psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia. This treatment, which stimulates neurons in specific brain regions with a magnetic current, is called: Question options: a) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). b) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). c) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). d) nuclear magnetic stimulation (NMS). Question 21 2.5 / 2.5 points The incidence of late life depression corresponds __________ with the incidence of major neurocognitive disorders. Question options: a) negatively b) not c) minimally d) positively Question 22 2.5 / 2.5 points Although there are many biological and environmental causes for delirium, the two primary causes are: Question options: a) serious systemic medical illness and medication toxicity. b) alcohol/drug intoxication or withdrawal and genetic factors. c) severe dehydration and neurological disorders. d) metabolic disorders and malnutrition. Question 23 2.5 / 2.5 points Which group is at higher risk for prescription drug abuse? Question options:

a) Men b) Women c) Caregivers d) Friends of the elderly Question 24 2.5 / 2.5 points Mild intellectual disability that's more common among children in lower socioeconomic statuses is called _______ retardation. Question options: a) psychosocial b) sociocultural c) cultural-familial d) socioeconomic Question 25 2.5 / 2.5 points Compared with younger adults, older adults typically report a: Question options: a) greater degree of negative mood and more focus on psychological symptoms. b) lesser degree of negative mood and more focus on psychological symptoms. c) greater degree of negative mood and more focus on physical symptoms. d) lesser degree of negative mood and more focus on physical symptoms. Question 26 2.5 / 2.5 points Overall, about 1 in every __________ children is born with Down syndrome. Question options: a) 500 b) 1,000 c) 5,000

d) 10,000 Question 27 2.5 / 2.5 points By 2030, the number of individuals with NCD is expected to reach what number? Question options: a) 5 million b) 10 million c) 20 million d) 65 million Question 28 2.5 / 2.5 points __________ is an alteration in consciousness that typically occurs in the context of a medical illness or after ingesting a substance. Question options: a) Neurocognitive Disorder b) Delirium c) Dissociation d) Delirium tremens Question 29 2.5 / 2.5 points Which disorder is characterized by negative, hostile, or defiant behaviors that are less severe than those found in conduct disorder? Question options: a) Disruptive behavior disorder b) Oppositional defiant disorder c) Attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder d) Pervasive developmental disorder Question 30 2.5 / 2.5 points The incidence of autism spectrum __________ correlates with __________ age.

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Question options: a) negatively; maternal b) positively; maternal c) negatively; paternal d) positively; paternal Question 31 2.5 / 2.5 points One name for a moisture sensor alarm device that is used in the treatment of enuresis is called the: Question options: a) moisture alarm. b) toilet alarm. c) enuresis alarm. d) wetness alarm. Question 32 2.5 / 2.5 points Which learning disorder affects as many at 10 percent of school children and appears to be significantly influenced by genetic factors? Question options: a) Disorder of written expression b) Disorder of comprehension c) Mathematics disorder d) Reading disorder Question 33 2.5 / 2.5 points The four behavior categories of conduct disorder are: Question options: a) extreme dislike of others, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, and serious rule violations. b) aggression toward people or animals, destruction of property, serious rule violations, and social isolation.

c) deceitfulness or theft, aggression toward people or animals, destruction of property, and serious rule violations. d) serious rule violations, extreme dislike of others, aggression toward people or animals, social isolation. Question 34 2.5 / 2.5 points The incidence of Down syndrome is __________ correlated with maternal age. Question options: a) weakly b) negatively c) positively d) not Question 35 0 / 2.5 points Including children with disabilities in regular classroom settings is called: Question options: a) inclusion. b) mainstreaming. c) integration. d) exposure. Question 36 2.5 / 2.5 points Which medication is prescribed to children with oppositional defiant disorder to help reduce the symptoms of aggression? Question options: a) Typical antipsychotics b) Antidepressants c) Atypical antipsychotics d) Anxiolytics

Question 37 2.5 / 2.5 points Problem behaviors are classified into five groups. Positive reinforcement and shaping do not figure into the treatment plan for Question options: a) aberrant behaviors. b) language deficits. c) academic skills. d) social skills. Question 38 2.5 / 2.5 points Treatment for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease includes medication that inhibits the breakdown of Question options: a) acetylcholine. b) dopamine. c) norepinephrine. d) epinephrine. Question 39 2.5 / 2.5 points Anxiety in older adults may complicate medical conditions. Why? Question options: a) Anxiety is linked to failure to take needed medications. b) Anxious adults are more likely to self-medicate with over-the-counter medications and alcohol. c) Anxious adults require more health care services and are less physically active. d) Anxiety about health problems may make patients reluctant to see the doctor. Question 40 2.5 / 2.5 points Treatment of depression in older adults should always begin with: Question options: a) medication therapy.

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