#1
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of psychotic disorders?
Mood swings
ExplanationMood swings are not typically considered symptoms of psychotic disorders.
#2
What is the term used to describe false beliefs that are resistant to reason or factual disproof?
Delusions
ExplanationDelusions are false beliefs resistant to reason or evidence.
#3
What is the term for a false sensory perception that can involve seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling something that is not there?
Hallucination
ExplanationA hallucination is a false sensory perception without external stimuli.
#4
Which of the following is a common treatment approach for psychotic disorders?
Antipsychotic medication
ExplanationAntipsychotic medication is commonly used to treat psychotic disorders.
#5
Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
Flat affect
ExplanationFlat affect is a negative symptom characterized by reduced emotional expression.
#6
Which neurotransmitter imbalance is often associated with psychotic disorders?
Dopamine
ExplanationPsychotic disorders are often associated with dopamine imbalance.
#7
What is the term for a severe form of disorganized thinking that affects speech and communication?
Word salad
ExplanationWord salad refers to severe disorganized thinking affecting speech.
#8
What is the term for the presence of two or more distinct personality states within an individual?
Dissociative identity disorder
ExplanationDissociative identity disorder involves multiple distinct personality states.
#9
Which of the following is a potential cause or trigger for psychotic disorders?
All of the above
ExplanationVarious factors, including genetics, trauma, and substance abuse, can trigger psychotic disorders.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a subtype of delusional disorder?
Hypochondriacal type
ExplanationHypochondriacal type is not recognized as a subtype of delusional disorder.
#11
Which psychotic disorder is characterized by a sudden onset of psychotic symptoms, often including hallucinations and delusions?
Brief psychotic disorder
ExplanationBrief psychotic disorder features sudden onset of hallucinations and delusions.
#12
Which subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by prominent motor disturbances, such as catatonia or extreme agitation?
Catatonic schizophrenia
ExplanationCatatonic schizophrenia involves prominent motor disturbances.
#13
Which of the following statements about schizoaffective disorder is true?
It involves symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder.
ExplanationSchizoaffective disorder combines features of schizophrenia and mood disorders.
#14
Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated psychotic disorders?
Suicidal behavior
ExplanationUntreated psychotic disorders can lead to suicidal behavior as a complication.
#15
Which of the following is a feature of schizotypal personality disorder but not necessarily indicative of psychosis?
Magical thinking
ExplanationMagical thinking is a feature of schizotypal personality disorder but not always indicative of psychosis.