Schizophrenia vs Neurocognitive Disorders

Neuropsychology of Schizophrenia 2 – Disentangling Schizophrenia from Neurocognitive Disorders

^{Live Lecture Date: 12/01/2025}

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*This quiz has 4 multiple-choice questions.

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Which statement(s) are true:

People with schizophrenia are at decreased risk for dementia

People with schizophrenia are at increased risk for dementia

Schizophrenia increases risk for dementia only for non-Hispanic White patients

B and C

2 / 4

Which statement(s) are true:

People with schizophrenia commit violent crimes at a rate lower than people without schizophrenia

After controlling for substance use disorders, people with schizophrenia commit violent crimes at a rate comparable to people without schizophrenia

People with schizophrenia are at increased risk for being a victim of a violent crime

B and C

3 / 4

Individuals with schizophrenia with cognitive impairment often show problems on tests of:

Processing speed

Naming

Episodic memory

Reading

4 / 4

Which symptoms of schizophrenia are most strongly associated with cognitive impairment:

Delusions

Hallucinations

Negative Symptoms

Disorganized Language

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