Schizophrenia Understanding
Which is the MOST common misconception about schizophrenia?
A. People can’t recover
B. People are naturally violent
C. People always hear voices
D. People are dangerous only when untreated
B. People are naturally violent
Public fear often assumes people with schizophrenia will:
A. Isolate themselves
B. Become depressed
C. Commit violent crimes
D. Refuse treatment
C. Commit violent crimes
Stigma often comes from society and also from:
A. Celebrities
B. Families/caregivers
C. Strangers
D. Teachers
B. Families/caregivers
Media often exaggerates:
A. Positive outcomes
B. Symptoms
C. Treatment success
D. Medication side effects
B. Symptoms
What is one key intervention for reducing stigma’s impact on recovery?
A. Increasing community fear
B. Challenging stereotypes through education
C. Limiting family involvement
D. Encouraging isolation
B. Challenging stereotypes through education
Most violence involving schizophrenia is linked to:
A. Delusions
B. Genetics
C. Substance abuse
D. Therapy
C. Substance abuse
Adil et al. (2022) states public fear comes mostly from:
A. Research studies
B. Symptoms
C. Misconceptions and stigma
D. Personal experiences
C. Misconceptions and stigma
Peng et al. (2024) called the patient–caregiver emotional connection this:
A. Dual study
B. Mirror effect
C. Dyadic approach
D. Emotional cycle
C. Dyadic approach
Movies usually portray schizophrenia as:
A. Sadness
B. Calmness
C. A single dramatic symptom
D. Hopefulness
C. A single dramatic symptom
What helps families reduce judgment and over-involvement?
A. Media coverage
B. Caregiver education and support
C. Avoiding conversations about symptoms
D. Enforcing strict household rules
B. Caregiver education and support
True or false: Most individuals with schizophrenia are nonviolent.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Stigma lowers this important psychological factor:
A. Appetite
B. Self-esteem
C. Intelligence
D. Creativity
B. Self-esteem
Caregiver criticism often increases:
A. Motivation
B. Distress
C. Communication
D. Social skills
B. Distress
Social media often spreads:
A. Accurate education
B. Neutral facts
C. Medical advice
D. Misleading information
D. Misleading information
Which intervention supports motivation for treatment and social connection?
A. Reducing treatment access
B. Strengthening supportive family environments
C. Avoiding social situations
D. Labeling individuals based on symptoms
B. Strengthening supportive family environments
Which factor increases the risk of aggressive behavior?
A. Being introverted
B. Trauma or stressful environments
C. Daily medication use
D. Healthy family communication
B. Trauma or stressful environments
Which intervention focuses on communication and interaction skills?
A. Brain mapping
B. Social skills training
C. Exposure therapy
D. Sleep therapy
B. Social skills training
Stigma reduces motivation to:
A. Eat
B. Exercise
C. Seek treatment
D. Sleep
C. Seek treatment
Teaching students about mental health reduces stigma through:
A. Fear
B. Isolation
C. Education
D. Online videos
C. Education
What intervention most directly counters the cycle caused by public fear (“people with schizophrenia are violent”)?
A. Sharing accurate information to reduce fear
B. Limiting job opportunities
C. Increasing community distance
D. Highlighting extreme cases
A. Sharing accurate information to reduce fear
Which therapy helps patients reframe thoughts and behaviors?
A. EMDR
B. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
C. Psychoanalysis
D. Hypnotherapy
B. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A major cause of public assumptions about violence is a lack of:
A. Community centers
B. Accurate information
C. Medication access
D. Government funding
B. Accurate information
Labeling people as “dangerous” creates community:
A. Sympathy
B. Fear
C. Curiosity
D. Support
B. Fear
Misleading portrayals may stop individuals from:
A. Sleeping
B. Seeking help
C. Talking to family
D. Attending school
B. Seeking help
Which intervention helps improve recovery outcomes harmed by stigma, low self-esteem, and isolation?
A. Early treatment and community support
B. Decreasing therapy frequency
C. Ignoring family dynamics
D. Using only medication
A. Early treatment and community support