Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach

David H. Barlow, V. Mark Durand

Chapter 13

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders - all with Video Answers

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Section 1

Perspectives on Schizophrenia

Problem 1

Determine which subtype of schizophrenia is described in each scenario.
Jane has spent the last half hour staring in the mirror. As you approach her she turns away and giggles. When you ask what she's laughing at, she answers, but you're having difficulty understanding what she says. ________.

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Problem 2

Determine which subtype of schizophrenia is described in each scenario.
Two years ago Drew had an episode of schizophrenia, but he no longer displays the major symptoms of the disorder. He does, however, still have some bizarre thoughts and displays flat affect on occasion. ________.

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Problem 3

Determine which subtype of schizophrenia is described in each scenario.
Greg's cognitive skills and affect are relatively intact. He, however, often has delusions and hallucinations that
convince him enemies are out to persecute him. ________

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Problem 4

Determine which subtype of schizophrenia is described in each scenario.
Alice usually holds an unusual posture and is sometimes seen grimacing. ______

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Problem 5

Determine which subtype of schizophrenia is described in each scenario.
Cameron suffers from a type of schizophrenia that is identified by disruption and incoherence in his speech and behavior. He also shows inappropriate affect, often laughing in a silly way in sad situations. _______.

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Problem 6

Diagnose the type of psychotic disorders described in each of the following. Choose from (a) schizophreniform disorder, (b) schizoaffective disorder,
(c) delusional disorder, and
(d) shared psychotic disorder.
Lately Dom has become more isolated because he believes his coworkers are conspiring to get him fired. He becomes agitated whenever he sees a group of employees talking and laughing, because he believes that they are plotting against him. ________

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Problem 7

Diagnose the type of psychotic disorders described in each of the following. Choose from (a) schizophreniform disorder, (b) schizoaffective disorder,
(c) delusional disorder, and
(d) shared psychotic disorder.
Natalie reveals to her therapist that she hears numerous voices talking to her and giving her orders. Her doctor has just sent her to this therapist for what he believes to be a major depressive episode. She had begun to sleep all the time and contemplated suicide often. ________.

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Problem 8

Diagnose the type of psychotic disorders described in each of the following. Choose from (a) schizophreniform disorder, (b) schizoaffective disorder,
(c) delusional disorder, and
(d) shared psychotic disorder.
If Shawn's schizophrenic symptoms disappeared after about 4 months and he returned to his normal life, what diagnosis might he have received? ________

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Problem 9

Diagnose the type of psychotic disorders described in each of the following. Choose from (a) schizophreniform disorder, (b) schizoaffective disorder,
(c) delusional disorder, and
(d) shared psychotic disorder.
Elias believes the government is out to get him. He thinks agents follow him daily, monitor his calls, and read his mail. His roommate Cedric tried to convince him otherwise. However, after a year of this, Cedric began to believe Elias was correct and the government was out to get him, too. _______

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