Schizophrenia: cognitive remediation: practice question

A Psychiatry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Psychiatry · Schizophrenia: cognitive remediation

Sample item

Which psychosocial intervention is directed at improving attention, memory and executive function in schizophrenia?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Cognitive remediation therapy

Cognitive remediation uses training exercises and strategy coaching to improve neurocognition and functional outcomes in schizophrenia. Social skills training addresses interpersonal function. Both are used with medication in rehabilitation.

Option by option

  • A. Flooding

    Flooding treats phobias.

  • B. Hypnosis

    Hypnosis is not an evidence-based treatment for cognitive deficits.

  • C. Aversion therapy

    Aversion therapy is not used for this purpose.

  • D. Cognitive remediation therapy (correct)

    Correct. Cognitive remediation targets cognitive deficits.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is D, Cognitive remediation therapy. Cognitive remediation uses training exercises and strategy coaching to improve neurocognition and functional outcomes in schizophrenia.

Why is "Flooding" not the answer?

Flooding treats phobias.

Why is "Hypnosis" not the answer?

Hypnosis is not an evidence-based treatment for cognitive deficits.

Why is "Aversion therapy" not the answer?

Aversion therapy is not used for this purpose.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Schizophrenia: cognitive remediation in Psychiatry. Social skills training addresses interpersonal function. Both are used with medication in rehabilitation.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Schizophrenia: cognitive remediation?

Learn each diagnosis by its core features and its first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other Psychiatry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

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