Question 1

It is estimated that for every completed suicide, there are ______ suicide attempts.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-7 
B)  18-20 
C)  12-15 
D)  2-3 
E)  8-10 
A)  5-7 
B)  18-20 
C)  12-15 
D)  2-3 
E)  8-10

Question 2

After mood disorders, is the second most common factor in suicide.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic location 
B)  gender 
C)  alcohol and substance abuse 
D)  age 
E)  contagion 
A)  geographic location 
B)  gender 
C)  alcohol and substance abuse 
D)  age 
E)  contagion

Question 3

Currently, the most popular class of antidepressants are the

Accepted Answer

A)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). 
B)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). 
C)  benzodiazepines. 
D)  bicyclics. 
E)  tricyclics. 
A)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). 
B)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). 
C)  benzodiazepines. 
D)  bicyclics. 
E)  tricyclics.

Question 4

Which of the following was mentioned by the text as one of the two important criteria for a diagnosis of a clinical mood disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  substance abuse 
B)  chemical imbalance in the brain 
C)  implications 
D)  presence of dependent personality disorder 
E)  duration 
A)  substance abuse 
B)  chemical imbalance in the brain 
C)  implications 
D)  presence of dependent personality disorder 
E)  duration

Question 5

A strong family link is especially evident in the development of

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder. 
B)  melancholic depression. 
C)  persistent depressive disorder. 
D)  bipolar disorder. 
E)  cyclothymia. 
A)  major depressive disorder. 
B)  melancholic depression. 
C)  persistent depressive disorder. 
D)  bipolar disorder. 
E)  cyclothymia.

Question 6

A number of studies have reported a significant association between hopelessness and suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The discovery of drugs with antidepressant properties occurred through accidental observation that certain forms of medication used to treat _____ induced depression-like symptoms in patients.

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer 
B)  hypertension 
C)  diabetes 
D)  tuberculosis 
E)  AIDS 
A)  cancer 
B)  hypertension 
C)  diabetes 
D)  tuberculosis 
E)  AIDS

Question 8

Of the nine symptoms of major depressive disorder, _____ must be present for a diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6

Question 9

Anomic suicide, as discussed by Durkheim, was identified as being motivated by the desire of the individual to fulfill some higher purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the algorithm for evaluation of patients with suicidal ideation that may lead to hospitalization.

Accepted Answer

Patient expresses suicidal ide

Question 11

The incidence of MDD among ___________ is growing faster than in any other age group.

Accepted Answer

A)  toddlers 
B)  young children 
C)  adolescents 
D)  young adults 
E)  the elderly 
A)  toddlers 
B)  young children 
C)  adolescents 
D)  young adults 
E)  the elderly

Question 12

___________ coined the term manic-depression and his descriptions formed the basis for the definition of mood disorders today.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hippocrates 
B)  Kraeplin 
C)  Burton 
D)  Cicero 
E)  Freud 
A)  Hippocrates 
B)  Kraeplin 
C)  Burton 
D)  Cicero 
E)  Freud

Question 13

Post-mortem studies of people who have committed suicide have found consistent evidence for a hypoactive _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  dopamine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  melatonin 
E)  epinephrine 
A)  serotonin 
B)  dopamine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  melatonin 
E)  epinephrine

Question 14

The majority of people who complete suicide suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Robert Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy (1621) described psychological and social causes for depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT discussed in the text as a cognitive-behavioural treatment technique for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  thought records 
B)  activity scheduling 
C)  testing beliefs through behavioural experiments 
D)  exposure and response prevention 
E)  challenging of negative thoughts 
A)  thought records 
B)  activity scheduling 
C)  testing beliefs through behavioural experiments 
D)  exposure and response prevention 
E)  challenging of negative thoughts

Question 17

Define persistent depressive disorder and cyclothymia. Provide one similarity (other than the fact that they are both mood disorders) and one difference between the two.

Accepted Answer

persistent depressive disorder: many of

Question 18

What is seasonal affective disorder? What hormone is implicated in it, and how is it best treated?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal affective disorder: when a mood

Question 19

One controversial meta-analysis found that anti-depressant medication was

Accepted Answer

A)  only effective for about 20% of persons with mild to moderate depression. 
B)  not effective for severe depression. 
C)  no more effective than placebo for mild to moderate depression. 
D)  only effective for about 40% of persons with severe depression. 
E)  only effective for about 40% of persons with mild to moderate depression. 
A)  only effective for about 20% of persons with mild to moderate depression. 
B)  not effective for severe depression. 
C)  no more effective than placebo for mild to moderate depression. 
D)  only effective for about 40% of persons with severe depression. 
E)  only effective for about 40% of persons with mild to moderate depression.

Question 20

Research findings that depressed individuals actually contribute to the occurrence of interpersonal conflict through maladaptive interpersonal behaviors supports the

Accepted Answer

A)  negative feedback hypothesis. 
B)  conflict generation hypothesis. 
C)  persistent depressive disorder. 
D)  life stress perspective. 
E)  stress generation hypothesis. 
A)  negative feedback hypothesis. 
B)  conflict generation hypothesis. 
C)  persistent depressive disorder. 
D)  life stress perspective. 
E)  stress generation hypothesis.

It is estimated that for every completed suicide, there are ______ suicide attempts.

After mood disorders, is the second most common factor in suicide.

Currently, the most popular class of antidepressants are the

Which of the following was mentioned by the text as one of the two important criteria for a diagnosis of a clinical mood disorder?

A strong family link is especially evident in the development of

A number of studies have reported a significant association between hopelessness and suicide.

The discovery of drugs with antidepressant properties occurred through accidental observation that certain forms of medication used to treat _____ induced depression-like symptoms in patients.

Of the nine symptoms of major depressive disorder, _____ must be present for a diagnosis.

Anomic suicide, as discussed by Durkheim, was identified as being motivated by the desire of the individual to fulfill some higher purpose.

Describe the algorithm for evaluation of patients with suicidal ideation that may lead to hospitalization.

The incidence of MDD among ___________ is growing faster than in any other age group.

___________ coined the term manic-depression and his descriptions formed the basis for the definition of mood disorders today.

Post-mortem studies of people who have committed suicide have found consistent evidence for a hypoactive _____ system.

The majority of people who complete suicide suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder.

Robert Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy (1621) described psychological and social causes for depression.

Which of the following is NOT discussed in the text as a cognitive-behavioural treatment technique for depression?

Define persistent depressive disorder and cyclothymia. Provide one similarity (other than the fact that they are both mood disorders) and one difference between the two.

What is seasonal affective disorder? What hormone is implicated in it, and how is it best treated?

One controversial meta-analysis found that anti-depressant medication was

Research findings that depressed individuals actually contribute to the occurrence of interpersonal conflict through maladaptive interpersonal behaviors supports the

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Exam 8: Mood Disorders and Suicide

It is estimated that for every completed suicide, there are ______ suicide attempts.

After mood disorders, is the second most common factor in suicide.

Currently, the most popular class of antidepressants are the

Which of the following was mentioned by the text as one of the two important criteria for a diagnosis of a clinical mood disorder?

A strong family link is especially evident in the development of

A number of studies have reported a significant association between hopelessness and suicide.

The discovery of drugs with antidepressant properties occurred through accidental observation that certain forms of medication used to treat _____ induced depression-like symptoms in patients.

Of the nine symptoms of major depressive disorder, _____ must be present for a diagnosis.

Anomic suicide, as discussed by Durkheim, was identified as being motivated by the desire of the individual to fulfill some higher purpose.

Describe the algorithm for evaluation of patients with suicidal ideation that may lead to hospitalization.

The incidence of MDD among ___________ is growing faster than in any other age group.

___________ coined the term manic-depression and his descriptions formed the basis for the definition of mood disorders today.

Post-mortem studies of people who have committed suicide have found consistent evidence for a hypoactive _____ system.

The majority of people who complete suicide suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder.

Robert Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy (1621) described psychological and social causes for depression.

Which of the following is NOT discussed in the text as a cognitive-behavioural treatment technique for depression?

Define persistent depressive disorder and cyclothymia. Provide one similarity (other than the fact that they are both mood disorders) and one difference between the two.

What is seasonal affective disorder? What hormone is implicated in it, and how is it best treated?

One controversial meta-analysis found that anti-depressant medication was

Research findings that depressed individuals actually contribute to the occurrence of interpersonal conflict through maladaptive interpersonal behaviors supports the

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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