Moira is schizophrenic. She giggles a lot, acts silly, and talks baby talk. She experiences frequent
auditory hallucinations and bizarre delusions. Moira most likely belongs to the ________ subtype of
schizophrenia.
A) undifferentiated B) residual
C) catatonic D) disorganized
Question 2Autism, like schizophrenia, appears to be
A) not inherited.
B) one of a spectrum of disorders that are genetically related.
C) best treated by antipsychotic medications.
D) a very unreliable diagnosis.
Question 3Which schizophrenic subtype usually has the earliest onset, the greatest indifference to reality, and the
worst prognosis?
A) catatonic B) disorganized
C) undifferentiated D) paranoid
Question 4Which of the following suggests a diagnosis of disorganized schizophrenia?
A) Peter appears to feel no emotion and tends to make odd facial expressions and movements.
B) Dillon rarely sits still, but will respond to any direction he is given.
C) Kyle constantly is asking for a doctor as he is convinced that his stomach is going to explode.
D) Trista fears for her life because the pictures on the wall have told her that she is not safe.
Question 5Autism
A) is one of the most strongly genetic disorders in the DSM-IV.
B) is due to environmental factors like family environment.
C) has both genetic and environmental causes.
D) is caused by exposure to chemical toxins during early development.
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