Question 1

Identify and explain the risk factors associated with suicide.

Accepted Answer

Family history: If a family member has c

Question 2

According to recent research (Kessler et al., 2003), the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is .

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  18% 
C)  25% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  18% 
C)  25% 
D)  40%

Question 3

Interpersonal psychotherapy deals with all of the following interpersonal problems EXCEPT

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A)  environmental interactions. 
B)  acquiring new relationships. 
C)  identification and correction of deficits in social skills. 
D)  interpersonal role disputes. 
A)  environmental interactions. 
B)  acquiring new relationships. 
C)  identification and correction of deficits in social skills. 
D)  interpersonal role disputes.

Question 4

Prevention of mood disorders in children and adolescents include all of the following except

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A)  universal programs. 
B)  selected interventions. 
C)  indicated interventions. 
D)  milieu interventions. 
A)  universal programs. 
B)  selected interventions. 
C)  indicated interventions. 
D)  milieu interventions.

Question 5

Suicide associated with bipolar disorder almost always occurs during

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A)  a manic phase. 
B)  depressive episode. 
C)  a prodromal period. 
D)  a hypomanic phase. 
A)  a manic phase. 
B)  depressive episode. 
C)  a prodromal period. 
D)  a hypomanic phase.

Question 6

Most individuals who experience a single episode of major depressive disorder will

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A)  never have another episode. 
B)  most likely have just one more episode. 
C)  probably have several episodes throughout their lives. 
D)  later have a manic episode. 
A)  never have another episode. 
B)  most likely have just one more episode. 
C)  probably have several episodes throughout their lives. 
D)  later have a manic episode.

Question 7

Recent evidence indicates a higher level of in patients with bipolar disorder that was marked by a rapid cycling pattern compared to those with a non-rapid cycling pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment response 
B)  resistance to treatment 
C)  medication side effects 
D)  suicide 
A)  treatment response 
B)  resistance to treatment 
C)  medication side effects 
D)  suicide

Question 8

The antidepressant medications known as imipramine (Tofranil) and amitriptyline (Elavil) are included in the class of drugs called

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRIs. 
B)  tricyclics. 
C)  MAO inhibitors. 
D)  tranquilizers. 
A)  SSRIs. 
B)  tricyclics. 
C)  MAO inhibitors. 
D)  tranquilizers.

Question 9

Studies has shown that tricyclics have caused

Accepted Answer

A)  manic episodes in the elderly. 
B)  severe weight loss in adolescents. 
C)  sudden death in some children under 14 years old. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  manic episodes in the elderly. 
B)  severe weight loss in adolescents. 
C)  sudden death in some children under 14 years old. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

A person who eats and sleeps too much is experiencing a depressive episode with features.

Accepted Answer

A)  atypical 
B)  melancholic 
C)  chronic 
D)  catatonic 
A)  atypical 
B)  melancholic 
C)  chronic 
D)  catatonic

Question 11

Cross-cultural research indicates that, due at least in part to appalling social and economic conditions, the prevalence of major depression is extremely high among .

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans 
B)  Hispanic Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  Native Americans 
A)  African Americans 
B)  Hispanic Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  Native Americans

Question 12

A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  normal bereavement 
B)  dysthymia 
C)  major depression 
D)  complicated grief 
A)  normal bereavement 
B)  dysthymia 
C)  major depression 
D)  complicated grief

Question 13

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  culturally induced dependence and passivity. 
B)  sense of uncontrollability and helplessness. 
C)  low value placed on intimate relationships. 
D)  self-blame for being depressed. 
A)  culturally induced dependence and passivity. 
B)  sense of uncontrollability and helplessness. 
C)  low value placed on intimate relationships. 
D)  self-blame for being depressed.

Question 14

Discuss the relationship between depression and anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that almost all depres

Question 15

Bipolar II disorder consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  depression with hypomanic episodes. 
B)  depression with anxiety. 
C)  depression with mania. 
D)  depression with dysthymia. 
A)  depression with hypomanic episodes. 
B)  depression with anxiety. 
C)  depression with mania. 
D)  depression with dysthymia.

Question 16

Recent research suggests that

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A)  the suppression of neurogenesis in the hippocampus is due to the connection between high stress hormones and depression. 
B)  low hippocampal volume may precede and contribute to the onset of depression 
C)  electroconvulsive therapy seems to produce neurogenesis in the hippocampus 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the suppression of neurogenesis in the hippocampus is due to the connection between high stress hormones and depression. 
B)  low hippocampal volume may precede and contribute to the onset of depression 
C)  electroconvulsive therapy seems to produce neurogenesis in the hippocampus 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, Barbara says that her primary depressive symptom was ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  agitation 
B)  suicidal thoughts 
C)  mania 
D)  physically lethargy 
A)  agitation 
B)  suicidal thoughts 
C)  mania 
D)  physically lethargy

Question 18

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women relate to the disadvantages experienced by women in the United States such as

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination and poverty. 
B)  abuse and sexual harassment. 
C)  both of these 
D)  none of these 
A)  discrimination and poverty. 
B)  abuse and sexual harassment. 
C)  both of these 
D)  none of these

Question 19

Morning light is thought to help with seasonal affective disorder because it

Accepted Answer

A)  produces phase advances of the melatonin rhythm. 
B)  reverses melatonin release. 
C)  increases the amount of melatonin released. 
D)  eliminates melatonin release. 
A)  produces phase advances of the melatonin rhythm. 
B)  reverses melatonin release. 
C)  increases the amount of melatonin released. 
D)  eliminates melatonin release.

Question 20

With regard to social support,

Accepted Answer

A)  having one close friend did not affect depression rates. 
B)  having social support helped speed recovery from depressive episodes. 
C)  having social support had no effect in China. 
D)  having social support helped speed recovery from manic episodes. 
A)  having one close friend did not affect depression rates. 
B)  having social support helped speed recovery from depressive episodes. 
C)  having social support had no effect in China. 
D)  having social support helped speed recovery from manic episodes.

Identify and explain the risk factors associated with suicide.

According to recent research (Kessler et al., 2003), the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is .

Interpersonal psychotherapy deals with all of the following interpersonal problems EXCEPT

Prevention of mood disorders in children and adolescents include all of the following except

Suicide associated with bipolar disorder almost always occurs during

Most individuals who experience a single episode of major depressive disorder will

Recent evidence indicates a higher level of in patients with bipolar disorder that was marked by a rapid cycling pattern compared to those with a non-rapid cycling pattern.

The antidepressant medications known as imipramine (Tofranil) and amitriptyline (Elavil) are included in the class of drugs called

Studies has shown that tricyclics have caused

A person who eats and sleeps too much is experiencing a depressive episode with features.

Cross-cultural research indicates that, due at least in part to appalling social and economic conditions, the prevalence of major depression is extremely high among .

A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women include all of the following EXCEPT

Discuss the relationship between depression and anxiety.

Bipolar II disorder consists of

Recent research suggests that

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, Barbara says that her primary depressive symptom was ______________.

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women relate to the disadvantages experienced by women in the United States such as

Morning light is thought to help with seasonal affective disorder because it

With regard to social support,

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Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Identify and explain the risk factors associated with suicide.

According to recent research (Kessler et al., 2003), the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is .

Interpersonal psychotherapy deals with all of the following interpersonal problems EXCEPT

Prevention of mood disorders in children and adolescents include all of the following except

Suicide associated with bipolar disorder almost always occurs during

Most individuals who experience a single episode of major depressive disorder will

Recent evidence indicates a higher level of in patients with bipolar disorder that was marked by a rapid cycling pattern compared to those with a non-rapid cycling pattern.

The antidepressant medications known as imipramine (Tofranil) and amitriptyline (Elavil) are included in the class of drugs called

Studies has shown that tricyclics have caused

A person who eats and sleeps too much is experiencing a depressive episode with features.

Cross-cultural research indicates that, due at least in part to appalling social and economic conditions, the prevalence of major depression is extremely high among .

A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women include all of the following EXCEPT

Discuss the relationship between depression and anxiety.

Bipolar II disorder consists of

Recent research suggests that

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, Barbara says that her primary depressive symptom was ______________.

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women relate to the disadvantages experienced by women in the United States such as

Morning light is thought to help with seasonal affective disorder because it

With regard to social support,

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

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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