Question 1

The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on

Accepted Answer

A)  depression resulting from previous helplessness situations. 
B)  biological features of depression resulting in negative attributions. 
C)  a return to the animal lab to further understand factors leading to depression. 
D)  cognitive diatheses that lead to negative attributions. 
A)  depression resulting from previous helplessness situations. 
B)  biological features of depression resulting in negative attributions. 
C)  a return to the animal lab to further understand factors leading to depression. 
D)  cognitive diatheses that lead to negative attributions. D

Question 2

One big finding from the STAR*D research is:

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A)  Combined (i.e., medication and therapy) treatment works for all people with depression 
B)  A very small percentage of people do not respond to combined treatment 
C)  Combined treatment offers relief for many depressed people 
D)  Medication must be included, either on its own or with therapy, in order to treat depression 
A)  Combined (i.e., medication and therapy) treatment works for all people with depression 
B)  A very small percentage of people do not respond to combined treatment 
C)  Combined treatment offers relief for many depressed people 
D)  Medication must be included, either on its own or with therapy, in order to treat depression C

Question 3

Starr and Davila (2009) identified a form of interpersonal rumination, called co-rumination, and is described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescent girls discuss and brood over each other's problems as part of their friendship 
B)  Has been linked with depression in adolescent girls 
C)  Has shown to strengthen adolescent girls' friendships 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Adolescent girls discuss and brood over each other's problems as part of their friendship 
B)  Has been linked with depression in adolescent girls 
C)  Has shown to strengthen adolescent girls' friendships 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

According to studies about reassurance seeking in depression (e.g., Joiner & Schmidt, 1998; Carnelley, Pietromonaco, & Jaffe, 1994), which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals diagnosed with depression seek reassurance that others truly care, and once confirmed, they have a more lasting sense of satisfaction 
B)  Individuals diagnosed with depression seek out negative feedback which validates their negative self-concept 
C)  Individuals diagnosed with depression who seek constant reassurance from others tend to elicit the warmest displays of support 
D)  Individuals diagnosed with depression seek out others because they are typically reared by warm, supportive parents 
A)  Individuals diagnosed with depression seek reassurance that others truly care, and once confirmed, they have a more lasting sense of satisfaction 
B)  Individuals diagnosed with depression seek out negative feedback which validates their negative self-concept 
C)  Individuals diagnosed with depression who seek constant reassurance from others tend to elicit the warmest displays of support 
D)  Individuals diagnosed with depression seek out others because they are typically reared by warm, supportive parents

Question 5

In Canada, work-related productivity losses as a consequence of depression were estimated at _____ in 1998 (Stephens & Joubert, 2001).

Accepted Answer

A)  $1.7 million 
B)  $2.6 million 
C)  $2.6 billion 
D)  $1.7 billion 
A)  $1.7 million 
B)  $2.6 million 
C)  $2.6 billion 
D)  $1.7 billion

Question 6

In a meta-analytic review of psychological interventions (19 RTCs) focusing on prevention, Cuijpers et al. (2008) revealed an average reduction of ___ in the incidence of depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  8% 
B)  10% 
C)  18% 
D)  22% 
A)  8% 
B)  10% 
C)  18% 
D)  22%

Question 7

Hypomania is a milder form of mania.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most studies place the prevalence of depression in university students at roughly:

Accepted Answer

A)  Under 5% 
B)  5 - 10% 
C)  11 - 15% 
D)  Greater than 16% 
A)  Under 5% 
B)  5 - 10% 
C)  11 - 15% 
D)  Greater than 16%

Question 9

Melancholic depression is typical in people with bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research data supports both biological and psychological theories of depression. The text concludes that

Accepted Answer

A)  they are describing the same phenomenon in different terms. 
B)  there are two forms of depression, biologically and psychologically caused. 
C)  biological factors are leading to the psychological factors. 
D)  psychological factors are leading to biological changes. 
A)  they are describing the same phenomenon in different terms. 
B)  there are two forms of depression, biologically and psychologically caused. 
C)  biological factors are leading to the psychological factors. 
D)  psychological factors are leading to biological changes.

Question 11

Trends in the use of ECT for the treatment of depression indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is now more common to use unilateral not bilateral ECT in treatment 
B)  ECT is no longer permitted for use in depression, but can be implemented as a last resort for patients with extreme symptoms of schizophrenia 
C)  A British Columbia Review Panel found that ECT treatment in one hospital had declined over a three-year period with the advent of more effective drug treatments. 
D)  Antidepressants are more effective than ECT and their popularity has led to the decrease and eventual ban of the use of ECT treatment 
A)  It is now more common to use unilateral not bilateral ECT in treatment 
B)  ECT is no longer permitted for use in depression, but can be implemented as a last resort for patients with extreme symptoms of schizophrenia 
C)  A British Columbia Review Panel found that ECT treatment in one hospital had declined over a three-year period with the advent of more effective drug treatments. 
D)  Antidepressants are more effective than ECT and their popularity has led to the decrease and eventual ban of the use of ECT treatment

Question 12

A manic episode typically develops within

Accepted Answer

A)  One to two days. 
B)  One to two weeks. 
C)  One to two months. 
D)  Approximately six months. 
A)  One to two days. 
B)  One to two weeks. 
C)  One to two months. 
D)  Approximately six months.

Question 13

Beck (2008) proposed the following as an interpretation of current depression research EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  A development model of the phenomenon of depression 
B)  A pragmatic formulation of the interaction of the cognitive model and neurophysiological understandings 
C)  A formulation emphasizing cognitive factors over biological factors 
D)  A and B only 
A)  A development model of the phenomenon of depression 
B)  A pragmatic formulation of the interaction of the cognitive model and neurophysiological understandings 
C)  A formulation emphasizing cognitive factors over biological factors 
D)  A and B only

Question 14

In a recent review conducted in British Columbia of ECT use from 1996-1999 for the treatment of depression, it was determined that ECT utilization had:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased by 25% 
B)  Decreased by 50% or more 
C)  Increased by 25% 
D)  Increased by 50% or more 
A)  Decreased by 25% 
B)  Decreased by 50% or more 
C)  Increased by 25% 
D)  Increased by 50% or more

Question 15

Jack reports being in a wonderful mood. He has been very active at work lately, even working far into the night, as he seems to need only a few hours of sleep at night. He is very talkative and quickly moves from one topic to another, describing a scheme he has for making a fortune in the stock market. Which of the following would you say Jack is experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overanxious episode 
B)  Depressive episode 
C)  Manic episode 
D)  Cyclothymic episode 
A)  Overanxious episode 
B)  Depressive episode 
C)  Manic episode 
D)  Cyclothymic episode

Question 16

Low levels of serotonin's metabolite 5-HIAA have been implicated in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Violent and impulsive suicides 
B)  Anomic suicides 
C)  Cluster suicides 
D)  Hopelessness-based suicides 
A)  Violent and impulsive suicides 
B)  Anomic suicides 
C)  Cluster suicides 
D)  Hopelessness-based suicides

Question 17

Medication used to treat mood disorders continuously alter the levels of neurotransmitters, which is why people feel better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who discuss suicide will not commit the act. 
B)  Professionals are less likely to commit suicide than blue-collar workers. 
C)  Most suicides are committed by people who are not depressed. 
D)  Depressed people often commit suicide when they are beginning to feel better. 
A)  People who discuss suicide will not commit the act. 
B)  Professionals are less likely to commit suicide than blue-collar workers. 
C)  Most suicides are committed by people who are not depressed. 
D)  Depressed people often commit suicide when they are beginning to feel better.

Question 19

Studies evaluating the concept of stress generation in depression have found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress generation accounts for the gender differences in depression emerging in adolescence 
B)  Stress generation among already depressed girls predicted subsequent bouts of depression 
C)  Stress generation predicted depression in adolescent girls but not in boys 
D)  B and C only 
A)  Stress generation accounts for the gender differences in depression emerging in adolescence 
B)  Stress generation among already depressed girls predicted subsequent bouts of depression 
C)  Stress generation predicted depression in adolescent girls but not in boys 
D)  B and C only

Question 20

People who say they are going to kill themselves

Accepted Answer

A)  are at high risk for suicide. 
B)  are only trying to get attention and won't actually commit suicide. 
C)  are not usually depressed. 
D)  will usually commit 'subintentioned' suicide. 
A)  are at high risk for suicide. 
B)  are only trying to get attention and won't actually commit suicide. 
C)  are not usually depressed. 
D)  will usually commit 'subintentioned' suicide.

The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on

One big finding from the STAR*D research is:

Starr and Davila (2009) identified a form of interpersonal rumination, called co-rumination, and is described as:

According to studies about reassurance seeking in depression (e.g., Joiner & Schmidt, 1998; Carnelley, Pietromonaco, & Jaffe, 1994), which of the following is true?

In Canada, work-related productivity losses as a consequence of depression were estimated at _____ in 1998 (Stephens & Joubert, 2001).

In a meta-analytic review of psychological interventions (19 RTCs) focusing on prevention, Cuijpers et al. (2008) revealed an average reduction of ___ in the incidence of depression.

Hypomania is a milder form of mania.

Most studies place the prevalence of depression in university students at roughly:

Melancholic depression is typical in people with bipolar disorder.

Research data supports both biological and psychological theories of depression. The text concludes that

Trends in the use of ECT for the treatment of depression indicate that:

A manic episode typically develops within

Beck (2008) proposed the following as an interpretation of current depression research EXCEPT:

In a recent review conducted in British Columbia of ECT use from 1996-1999 for the treatment of depression, it was determined that ECT utilization had:

Low levels of serotonin's metabolite 5-HIAA have been implicated in:

Medication used to treat mood disorders continuously alter the levels of neurotransmitters, which is why people feel better.

Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

Studies evaluating the concept of stress generation in depression have found that:

People who say they are going to kill themselves

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

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Exam 8: Mood Disorders and Suicide

The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on

One big finding from the STAR*D research is:

Starr and Davila (2009) identified a form of interpersonal rumination, called co-rumination, and is described as:

According to studies about reassurance seeking in depression (e.g., Joiner & Schmidt, 1998; Carnelley, Pietromonaco, & Jaffe, 1994), which of the following is true?

In Canada, work-related productivity losses as a consequence of depression were estimated at _____ in 1998 (Stephens & Joubert, 2001).

In a meta-analytic review of psychological interventions (19 RTCs) focusing on prevention, Cuijpers et al. (2008) revealed an average reduction of ___ in the incidence of depression.

Hypomania is a milder form of mania.

Most studies place the prevalence of depression in university students at roughly:

Melancholic depression is typical in people with bipolar disorder.

Research data supports both biological and psychological theories of depression. The text concludes that

Trends in the use of ECT for the treatment of depression indicate that:

A manic episode typically develops within

Beck (2008) proposed the following as an interpretation of current depression research EXCEPT:

In a recent review conducted in British Columbia of ECT use from 1996-1999 for the treatment of depression, it was determined that ECT utilization had:

Low levels of serotonin's metabolite 5-HIAA have been implicated in:

Medication used to treat mood disorders continuously alter the levels of neurotransmitters, which is why people feel better.

Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

Studies evaluating the concept of stress generation in depression have found that:

People who say they are going to kill themselves

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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