Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE of depression in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being depressed triples the risk of death in the elderly. 
B)  Suicide rates are the second highest of any age group due to depression. 
C)  The prevalence of depression is almost equal among elderly men and women. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Being depressed triples the risk of death in the elderly. 
B)  Suicide rates are the second highest of any age group due to depression. 
C)  The prevalence of depression is almost equal among elderly men and women. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

The first episode of major depression is usually time-limited - often lasting up to - if left untreated.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  9 months 
D)  1 year 
A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  9 months 
D)  1 year

Question 3

A person who experiences a persistent depressed mood for at least 2 years but is not experiencing major depression may have

Accepted Answer

A)  persistent depressive disorder. 
B)  cyclothymic disorder. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  double depression. 
A)  persistent depressive disorder. 
B)  cyclothymic disorder. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  double depression.

Question 4

Recent research suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  social and psychological explanations seem to account for factors that contribute to both anxiety and depression. 
B)  for mania, the biological vulnerability may not be specific to that disorder. 
C)  the same genetic factors contribute to both anxiety and depression. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  social and psychological explanations seem to account for factors that contribute to both anxiety and depression. 
B)  for mania, the biological vulnerability may not be specific to that disorder. 
C)  the same genetic factors contribute to both anxiety and depression. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Approximately experience major depressive disorder over a lifetime and approximately in the last year

Accepted Answer

A)  11%; 4% 
B)  16%; 6% 
C)  21%; 8% 
D)  25%; 10% 
A)  11%; 4% 
B)  16%; 6% 
C)  21%; 8% 
D)  25%; 10%

Question 6

When referring to the mood disorders called cyclothymia and persistent depressive disorder, it would be accurate to say that an individual with cyclothymia probably

Accepted Answer

A)  would be considered "moody." 
B)  cannot function normally at all. 
C)  has more depressive episodes. 
D)  has full manic episodes. 
A)  would be considered "moody." 
B)  cannot function normally at all. 
C)  has more depressive episodes. 
D)  has full manic episodes.

Question 7

In comparing the length of untreated depressive episodes to untreated manic episodes, which of the following is an accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depressive episodes generally last longer. 
B)  Manic episodes generally last longer. 
C)  Both types of episodes typically last about the same amount of time. 
D)  This comparison cannot be made because depressive episodes are always treated. 
A)  Depressive episodes generally last longer. 
B)  Manic episodes generally last longer. 
C)  Both types of episodes typically last about the same amount of time. 
D)  This comparison cannot be made because depressive episodes are always treated.

Question 8

When manic episodes alternate with depressive episodes, the disorder most correctly diagnosed would be

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  major depressive disorder. 
C)  bipolar II disorder 
D)  cyclothymic disorder 
A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  major depressive disorder. 
C)  bipolar II disorder 
D)  cyclothymic disorder

Question 9

Prior to the DSM-III, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  depressive disorders. 
B)  affective disorders. 
C)  psychotic episodes. 
D)  depressive neuroses. 
A)  depressive disorders. 
B)  affective disorders. 
C)  psychotic episodes. 
D)  depressive neuroses.

Question 10

In regard to the relationship between stress and depression, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the context of the life event, as well as its meaning to the individual, is more important than the nature of the event itself. 
B)  an individual's current mood state might distort earlier memories of stressful life events that precipitated the depression. 
C)  stressful life events are strongly related to the onset of mood disorders. 
D)  recurrent episodes of depression, but not initial episodes, are strongly predicted by major life stress. 
A)  the context of the life event, as well as its meaning to the individual, is more important than the nature of the event itself. 
B)  an individual's current mood state might distort earlier memories of stressful life events that precipitated the depression. 
C)  stressful life events are strongly related to the onset of mood disorders. 
D)  recurrent episodes of depression, but not initial episodes, are strongly predicted by major life stress.

Question 11

The following types of medications are all used to treat depression EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRIs. 
B)  mixed reuptake inhibitors. 
C)  MAO inhibitors. 
D)  GABA inhibitors. 
A)  SSRIs. 
B)  mixed reuptake inhibitors. 
C)  MAO inhibitors. 
D)  GABA inhibitors.

Question 12

Stressful events are strongly related to the onset of .

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  both 
D)  neither 
A)  depression 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  both 
D)  neither

Question 13

With regard to treatment of mood disorders, which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients do not recover from episodes of major depression without treatment. 
B)  Delaying or preventing future episodes of major depression is an important treatment goal. 
C)  After a patient has experienced a major depressive episode and recovered, treatment can be discontinued. 
D)  Close to 100% of patients with major depressive disorder respond to drug treatment. 
A)  Patients do not recover from episodes of major depression without treatment. 
B)  Delaying or preventing future episodes of major depression is an important treatment goal. 
C)  After a patient has experienced a major depressive episode and recovered, treatment can be discontinued. 
D)  Close to 100% of patients with major depressive disorder respond to drug treatment.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overwhelming evidence suggests mood disorders are familial and reflect an underlying genetic vulnerability. 
B)  Studies are now beginning to identify a small group of genes that may contribute to genetic vulnerability to some types of depression. 
C)  The genetic contribution to depression falls in the range of approximately 40% for females and 20% for males. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Overwhelming evidence suggests mood disorders are familial and reflect an underlying genetic vulnerability. 
B)  Studies are now beginning to identify a small group of genes that may contribute to genetic vulnerability to some types of depression. 
C)  The genetic contribution to depression falls in the range of approximately 40% for females and 20% for males. 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

The peripartum onset specifier is used to characterize a severe manic or depressive episode with psychotic features that occurs in a woman immediately before or after .

Accepted Answer

A)  childbirth 
B)  a hysterectomy 
C)  a physical assault 
D)  menopause 
A)  childbirth 
B)  a hysterectomy 
C)  a physical assault 
D)  menopause

Question 16

A common characteristic of depression in boys is .

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression 
B)  passiveness 
C)  shyness 
D)  coping behavior 
A)  aggression 
B)  passiveness 
C)  shyness 
D)  coping behavior

Question 17

During the final interview with Mary on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, she is clearly in a manic state with an affect that can be considered inappropriate due to her .

Accepted Answer

A)  wildly excited tone of voice 
B)  lack of eye contact 
C)  constant crying 
D)  laughing 
A)  wildly excited tone of voice 
B)  lack of eye contact 
C)  constant crying 
D)  laughing

Question 18

Depressive individuals tend to exhibit

Accepted Answer

A)  greater right anterior brain activity. 
B)  greater left anterior brain activity. 
C)  more alpha wave activity. 
D)  less overall brain activity. 
A)  greater right anterior brain activity. 
B)  greater left anterior brain activity. 
C)  more alpha wave activity. 
D)  less overall brain activity.

Question 19

The less severe but more chronic version of bipolar disorder is called disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  dysphoric 
B)  seasonal affective 
C)  bipolar III 
D)  cyclothymic 
A)  dysphoric 
B)  seasonal affective 
C)  bipolar III 
D)  cyclothymic

Question 20

Depression rates in adolescents appear to be

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing. 
B)  leveling off. 
C)  about the same as adults. 
D)  decreasing. 
A)  increasing. 
B)  leveling off. 
C)  about the same as adults. 
D)  decreasing.

Which of the following is TRUE of depression in the elderly?

The first episode of major depression is usually time-limited - often lasting up to - if left untreated.

A person who experiences a persistent depressed mood for at least 2 years but is not experiencing major depression may have

Recent research suggests that

Approximately experience major depressive disorder over a lifetime and approximately in the last year

When referring to the mood disorders called cyclothymia and persistent depressive disorder, it would be accurate to say that an individual with cyclothymia probably

In comparing the length of untreated depressive episodes to untreated manic episodes, which of the following is an accurate statement?

When manic episodes alternate with depressive episodes, the disorder most correctly diagnosed would be

Prior to the DSM-III, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT

In regard to the relationship between stress and depression, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

The following types of medications are all used to treat depression EXCEPT

Stressful events are strongly related to the onset of .

With regard to treatment of mood disorders, which of the following statements is accurate?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The peripartum onset specifier is used to characterize a severe manic or depressive episode with psychotic features that occurs in a woman immediately before or after .

A common characteristic of depression in boys is .

During the final interview with Mary on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, she is clearly in a manic state with an affect that can be considered inappropriate due to her .

Depressive individuals tend to exhibit

The less severe but more chronic version of bipolar disorder is called disorder.

Depression rates in adolescents appear to be

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Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Which of the following is TRUE of depression in the elderly?

The first episode of major depression is usually time-limited - often lasting up to - if left untreated.

A person who experiences a persistent depressed mood for at least 2 years but is not experiencing major depression may have

Recent research suggests that

Approximately experience major depressive disorder over a lifetime and approximately in the last year

When referring to the mood disorders called cyclothymia and persistent depressive disorder, it would be accurate to say that an individual with cyclothymia probably

In comparing the length of untreated depressive episodes to untreated manic episodes, which of the following is an accurate statement?

When manic episodes alternate with depressive episodes, the disorder most correctly diagnosed would be

Prior to the DSM-III, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT

In regard to the relationship between stress and depression, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

The following types of medications are all used to treat depression EXCEPT

Stressful events are strongly related to the onset of .

With regard to treatment of mood disorders, which of the following statements is accurate?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The peripartum onset specifier is used to characterize a severe manic or depressive episode with psychotic features that occurs in a woman immediately before or after .

A common characteristic of depression in boys is .

During the final interview with Mary on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, she is clearly in a manic state with an affect that can be considered inappropriate due to her .

Depressive individuals tend to exhibit

The less severe but more chronic version of bipolar disorder is called disorder.

Depression rates in adolescents appear to be

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

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