#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of schizophrenia?
Auditory hallucinations
ExplanationSchizophrenia often presents with auditory hallucinations.
#2
Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in the development of psychotic disorders?
Dopamine
ExplanationDopamine is often implicated in psychotic disorders.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a manic episode?
Increased need for sleep
ExplanationIncreased need for sleep is not a typical feature of a manic episode.
#4
What term is used to describe a false sensory perception in the absence of an external stimulus, such as hearing voices that are not there?
Hallucination
ExplanationA hallucination is a false sensory perception in the absence of external stimuli.
#5
Which of the following is considered a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Auditory hallucinations
ExplanationAuditory hallucinations are considered positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
#6
Which term describes a severe mood disorder characterized by major depressive episodes alternating with episodes of mania?
Bipolar Disorder
ExplanationBipolar Disorder is characterized by alternating depressive and manic episodes.
#7
Delusions of grandeur are most associated with which condition?
Schizophrenia
ExplanationDelusions of grandeur are a common symptom of schizophrenia.
#8
Which disorder is characterized by a period of psychosis that lasts for at least one month but less than six months?
Schizophreniform Disorder
ExplanationSchizophreniform Disorder is characterized by a brief period of psychosis.
#9
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia include all of the following EXCEPT:
Hallucinations
ExplanationNegative symptoms of schizophrenia do not include hallucinations.
#10
What is the term for a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary?
Delusion
ExplanationA delusion is a false belief held despite evidence.
#11
In the context of psychotic disorders, what does the acronym 'ECT' stand for?
Electroconvulsive Therapy
ExplanationECT stands for Electroconvulsive Therapy.
#12
Which subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized behavior and speech but lacks prominent delusions and hallucinations?
Disorganized Schizophrenia
ExplanationDisorganized Schizophrenia lacks prominent delusions and hallucinations but has disorganized behavior and speech.
#13
Which of the following best describes the term 'catatonia'?
A state of unresponsiveness to one's environment
ExplanationCatatonia refers to a state of unresponsiveness.
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizotypal personality disorder?
Paranoid delusions
ExplanationParanoid delusions are characteristic of schizotypal personality disorder.
#15
What is the primary difference between hallucinations and illusions?
Illusions involve distorted perceptions of real stimuli, while hallucinations are false sensory experiences.
ExplanationHallucinations are false sensory experiences; illusions involve distorted perceptions.
#16
Which antipsychotic medication is commonly used to treat both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Risperidone
ExplanationRisperidone is commonly used to treat both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
#17
What is the primary difference between delirium and psychosis?
Delirium is characterized by disorganized thinking and altered consciousness, while psychosis involves false beliefs and hallucinations.
ExplanationDelirium involves disorganized thinking and altered consciousness; psychosis involves false beliefs and hallucinations.
#18
Which neurotransmitter system is primarily targeted by antipsychotic medications?
Dopaminergic system
ExplanationAntipsychotic medications primarily target the dopaminergic system.