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6. How many participants took part in Daniel's study?

  • 10
  • 22
  • 12
  • 15

7. Which two brain areas are thought to be smaller in volume in schizophrenia sufferers?

  • Hippocampus and temporal lobe
  • Hippocampus and prefrontal cortex
  • Prefrontal cortex and temporal lobe
  • Prefrontal cortex and pons

8. Which of the following is NOT a criticism of Social Rank Theory?

  • Not everyone who gets depression has suffered a loss
  • It is reductionist
  • It ignores nature
  • It ignores nurture

9. Which of the following is NOT true of anti-depressant drugs?

  • More serotonin binds to receptors on the receiving neurons
  • They reduce the amount of serotonin in the synapse
  • They block the reabsorption of serotonin
  • They increase the amount of serotonin in the synapse

10. "A strong sense of disapproval for something" describes which key term?

  • Prevalence
  • Stigma
  • Incidence
  • Discrimination

11. What does the B in the ABC model of depression stand for?

  • Biological
  • Behaviour
  • Belief
  • Basis

12. Which neurotransmitter is thought to play a role in the development of schizophrenia?

  • Dopamine
  • Cerebral cortex
  • Hippocampus
  • Prefrontal cortex

13. What drug was given to patients in Daniel et al's study?

  • Anti-psychotics
  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • Anti-depressants

14. Which of the following is NOT an example of how mental illness affects wider society?

  • In 2010 the Equality Act was introduced to protect people with mental illnesses
  • Care in the community rather than hospital care has increased
  • Definitions of mental illness have changed over time
  • More strain on NHS services and taxpayers

15. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?

  • Lack of energy
  • Delusions
  • Hallucinations
  • Negative symptoms