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Questions

1. According to adoption studies, offspring of individuals with schizophrenia

a. are not at risk for developing schizophrenia themselves.

b. are at increased risk for development of schizophrenia.

c. are at increased risk for development of other disorders such as schizoaffective disorder and schizophreniform disorder.

d. both B and C.

2. An example of a positive symptom of schizophrenia is ___________; an example of a negative symptom of schizophrenia is ___________; and an example of a disorganized symptom of schizophrenia is ___________.

a. a delusion; avolition; catatonia.

b. avolition; a delusion; catatonia.

c. avolition; catatonia; a delusion.

d. a delusion; catatonia; avolition.

3. Christina is a 35 year old woman who reported having a normal childhood. However, after the death of her husband, she began hearing voices telling her that her life "was not worth living" and that she should "kill herself." She did not experience any negative or disorganized symptoms. After two weeks, her parents became concerned and took her to the hospital. She was treated with antipsychotic medication and her family received support and education. She never experienced another episode of psychotic symptoms. Which of the following represents the best diagnosis for Christina?

a. Schizophrenia

b. Delusional disorder

c. Brief psychotic disorder

d. Schizophreniform disorder