Exam 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Liz has been in a very downcast mood for the last two months.She has lost weight, has no appetite, and is constantly fatigued.She has lost interest in most of her regular activities and hobbies, and they no longer give her any joy.She seems indifferent to her family and friends and has recurrent thoughts of suicide.What does Liz appear to be suffering from?

Sima experiences "dysphoric" mania.What type of manic episodes will Sima experience?

Which of the following was dropped as an exclusion for a diagnosis of depression when the DSM-5 was published?

Where does a great deal of what we know about the risk factors for suicide come from?

Which of the following is NOT a nondrug approach suggested for treatment-resistant depression?

What is the most concerning issue with tricyclic antidepressants?

Hannah and Greg are the same age and were both laid off from their jobs recently.What can you predict about the likelihood of each of them developing depression?

Research has revealed that stressful life events are common to all individuals; however, some individuals will become depressed while others will not after an event.Which factor influences this likelihood?

Thirty-five-year-old Rick recently formulated an elaborate plan to cure AIDS with vitamin therapy.To provide funding, he withdrew all his money from his bank and purchased thousands of jars of vitamins and small boxes to put them in.When he appeared at a hospital emergency room loudly demanding names of patients with AIDS, Rick was hospitalized for psychiatric observation.What is Rick's most likely diagnosis?

Discuss the risk factors of suicide.Describe the significance of stressful life events in suicidal behaviour.

Hannah has just been diagnosed with depression.How long is her depressive episode likely to last?

According to several studies, which of the following has been found to show a strong association with depression in women?

Recent research suggests that it might be possible to "psychologically immunize" at-risk children against depression.What intervention was provided to form the basis of this position?

When referring to the mood disorders, which term would family most likely use to describe cyclothymia?

Isaac has bipolar I disorder and does not take medication.He has just started a manic episode.How long will the episode likely last?

Mike has bipolar I disorder.Which medication has most likely been prescribed for him?

Explain how a grief reaction can become a pathological disorder.Describe the psychological and social factors that predict who will develop a pathological grief reaction.

Dr.Thompson is observing Reid's behaviour and notes that Reid is displaying a "flight of ideas." What does Dr.Thompson mean when she uses this phrase?

There is some evidence to suggest that many famous creative people have suffered from bipolar disorders.What has this finding led researchers to speculate?

Although electroconvulsive therapy has been a controversial issue for decades, it is an effective treatment for depression.In which of the following cases is it especially effective?