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Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is CORRECT?

The onset of schizophrenia is typically in late adulthood

The three main components of schizophrenia treatment are psychotropic medication, psychosocial interventions and isolation

Schizophrenia has a higher incidence in men than in women

Primary prevention of schizophrenia is currently not possible

Schizophrenia is a relatively uncommon psychiatric disorder

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Which one of the following is NOT one of Schneider's 'first rank symptoms'?

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Delusional perception

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Thought broadcasting

Thought withdrawal

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Which of the following statements about the presentation of schizophrenia is CORRECT?

Signs of schizophrenia are externally observable characteristics that are suggestive of its presence

Odd postures or gestures are symptoms of schizophrenia

Depression, motor retardation and lack of judgment or insight are common signs of schizophrenia

Negative symptoms are unusual experiences that are generally absent

Hallucinations are a distinguishing feature of schizophrenia compared with mood disorders in general

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Which of the following statements about the diagnosis of schizophrenia (DSM-IV) is INCORRECT?

Social or occupational dysfunction must be observed

Continuous signs of disturbance must be persistent for at least 9 - 12 months

Substance abuse, neurological conditions and other mood disorders must be excluded

A diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder can be made if disturbances are ongoing, but for less than the minimum period required for schizophrenia diagnosis

The presence of both delusions and disorganized behaviour would satisfy one of three required diagnostic criteria

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Which of the following statements about the possible causes of schizophrenia is CORRECT?

It is not associated with recreational drug use

Having an identical twin with schizophrenia confers a 75% risk of schizophrenia as an adult

Schizophrenia is often associated with a 'single hit' during development

Schizophrenia is discussed in terms of risk factors because these risk factors have clear causal links with the illness

Paternal age is a risk factor for schizophrenia

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Brain changes in schizophrenia would NOT include:

Changes associated with a previous psychotic episode, i.e. "toxic psychosis"

Reduced grey matter mass, for example around the superior temporal gyrus

Pronounced pruning of prefrontal cortex during development

Assymetry of the cingulate/paracingulate gyrus

Abnormalities in function that are observable via functional imaging of metabolite activity

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