Question 1

Perfectionism is associated with depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following can be a factor in the development of depression in university students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having a firm sense of identity 
B)  Staying close to home 
C)  Social comparisons 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Having a firm sense of identity 
B)  Staying close to home 
C)  Social comparisons 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

Fixation in the oral stage is thought to lead to depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which personality factor has been shown to be associated with poorer response to cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-criticism 
B)  Cynicism 
C)  Dependency 
D)  Narcissism 
A)  Self-criticism 
B)  Cynicism 
C)  Dependency 
D)  Narcissism

Question 5

In studies of how individuals experience the symptoms of depression, Montreal researcher Lawrence Kirmayer (2001) identified 'psychologizers.' What did he mean by that term?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who emphasize the immobilizing side of depression 
B)  People who emphasize the psychological side of depression 
C)  People who emphasize the mild somatic side of depression 
D)  People who emphasize both the psychological and somatic sides of depression 
A)  People who emphasize the immobilizing side of depression 
B)  People who emphasize the psychological side of depression 
C)  People who emphasize the mild somatic side of depression 
D)  People who emphasize both the psychological and somatic sides of depression

Question 6

According to Hewitt and Flett and associates, perfectionism is most likely to be linked with suicide when it involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  A failure to meet exceptionally high personal standards 
B)  A public mistake 
C)  A failure to meet socially prescribed standards imposed on the self 
D)  A failure to receive adequate social support 
A)  A failure to meet exceptionally high personal standards 
B)  A public mistake 
C)  A failure to meet socially prescribed standards imposed on the self 
D)  A failure to receive adequate social support

Question 7

If a therapy client commits suicide, a therapist:

Accepted Answer

A)  Should send a condolence card to his/her family 
B)  Can be sued for malpractice 
C)  Should stop seeing patients until he/she has finished grieving 
D)  Can be charged with facilitating suicide 
A)  Should send a condolence card to his/her family 
B)  Can be sued for malpractice 
C)  Should stop seeing patients until he/she has finished grieving 
D)  Can be charged with facilitating suicide

Question 8

Tricyclic medication acts by

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing levels of norepinephrine. 
B)  decreasing blood concentrations of serotonin. 
C)  blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the presynaptic neuron. 
D)  influencing the neural tracts in the locus ceruleus. 
A)  increasing levels of norepinephrine. 
B)  decreasing blood concentrations of serotonin. 
C)  blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the presynaptic neuron. 
D)  influencing the neural tracts in the locus ceruleus.

Question 9

In a major cross-cultural study, which included Canada, one-year prevalence rates for depression ranged from _____ to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5%; 6.2% 
B)  5.2%; 17.1% 
C)  6.3%; 15.2% 
D)  1.5%; 19% 
A)  2.5%; 6.2% 
B)  5.2%; 17.1% 
C)  6.3%; 15.2% 
D)  1.5%; 19%

Question 10

The overgenerality of autobiographical memory effect in depression is believed to be a reflection of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Spreading activation of a cognitive or neural network 
B)  The negative schema described by Beck 
C)  The type of memory decay that typically accompanies the aging process 
D)  Neurotransmitters triggered by intense levels of depression 
A)  Spreading activation of a cognitive or neural network 
B)  The negative schema described by Beck 
C)  The type of memory decay that typically accompanies the aging process 
D)  Neurotransmitters triggered by intense levels of depression

Question 11

The Dexamethasone Suppression Test (DST), a biological test for depression, measures levels of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Serotonin 
B)  HPA 
C)  Cortisol 
D)  Norepinephrine 
A)  Serotonin 
B)  HPA 
C)  Cortisol 
D)  Norepinephrine

Question 12

Research on rumination and depression by Treynor et al. (2003) focuses on the ________ component as the key component that accounts for the link between female gender and depression

Accepted Answer

A)  catastrophization 
B)  brooding 
C)  overgeneralization 
D)  mental intrusion 
A)  catastrophization 
B)  brooding 
C)  overgeneralization 
D)  mental intrusion

Question 13

Constance Hammen (1991) developed the concept that some depression-prone individuals actively create situations that generate stress and despair. What is implicit in this work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more prone to be interpersonally sensitive and may engage in more stress generation 
B)  People tend to act interpersonally in ways that create conflicts 
C)  It portrays people as active agents in their own stress 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Women are more prone to be interpersonally sensitive and may engage in more stress generation 
B)  People tend to act interpersonally in ways that create conflicts 
C)  It portrays people as active agents in their own stress 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

In contrast to other assessments for suicide, the Reasons for Living inventory focuses upon

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of time the person has felt suicidal. 
B)  the things in a person's life that prevent suicide. 
C)  the motivation for committing suicide. 
D)  how people will react to the examinees suicide. 
A)  the amount of time the person has felt suicidal. 
B)  the things in a person's life that prevent suicide. 
C)  the motivation for committing suicide. 
D)  how people will react to the examinees suicide.

Question 15

In a given day, Alan experiences severe depression as well as episodes of extreme elation. Based on this information only, Alan

Accepted Answer

A)  Probably only has mania. 
B)  Is experiencing a mixed episode. 
C)  May not meet criteria for bipolar disorder. 
D)  Has an excellent prognosis. 
A)  Probably only has mania. 
B)  Is experiencing a mixed episode. 
C)  May not meet criteria for bipolar disorder. 
D)  Has an excellent prognosis.

Question 16

Sapida realizes after she has already turned in her paper that she forgot to make a title page. She feels worthless and expects to receive a poor grade. This is an example of which of the following cognitive distortions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selective abstraction 
B)  Overgeneralization 
C)  Arbitrary inference 
D)  Magnification 
A)  Selective abstraction 
B)  Overgeneralization 
C)  Arbitrary inference 
D)  Magnification

Question 17

Signs of depression vary across the lifespan; which of the following are most commonly seen in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extended periods of crying 
B)  Severe distractibility 
C)  Somatic complaints 
D)  Complaints of memory loss 
A)  Extended periods of crying 
B)  Severe distractibility 
C)  Somatic complaints 
D)  Complaints of memory loss

Question 18

Typical dysfunctional thoughts often center on needing everyone's approval and being perfect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Low levels of self-criticism are associated with depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In depression, parts of the limbic system are thought to be

Accepted Answer

A)  under-responsive. 
B)  overactive. 
C)  deficient in producing a certain neurotransmitter. 
D)  damaged during fetal development. 
A)  under-responsive. 
B)  overactive. 
C)  deficient in producing a certain neurotransmitter. 
D)  damaged during fetal development.

Perfectionism is associated with depression.

Which of the following can be a factor in the development of depression in university students?

Fixation in the oral stage is thought to lead to depression.

Which personality factor has been shown to be associated with poorer response to cognitive therapy?

In studies of how individuals experience the symptoms of depression, Montreal researcher Lawrence Kirmayer (2001) identified 'psychologizers.' What did he mean by that term?

According to Hewitt and Flett and associates, perfectionism is most likely to be linked with suicide when it involves:

If a therapy client commits suicide, a therapist:

Tricyclic medication acts by

In a major cross-cultural study, which included Canada, one-year prevalence rates for depression ranged from _ to _.

The overgenerality of autobiographical memory effect in depression is believed to be a reflection of:

The Dexamethasone Suppression Test (DST), a biological test for depression, measures levels of:

Research on rumination and depression by Treynor et al. (2003) focuses on the ________ component as the key component that accounts for the link between female gender and depression

Constance Hammen (1991) developed the concept that some depression-prone individuals actively create situations that generate stress and despair. What is implicit in this work?

In contrast to other assessments for suicide, the Reasons for Living inventory focuses upon

In a given day, Alan experiences severe depression as well as episodes of extreme elation. Based on this information only, Alan

Sapida realizes after she has already turned in her paper that she forgot to make a title page. She feels worthless and expects to receive a poor grade. This is an example of which of the following cognitive distortions?

Signs of depression vary across the lifespan; which of the following are most commonly seen in children?

Typical dysfunctional thoughts often center on needing everyone's approval and being perfect.

Low levels of self-criticism are associated with depression.

In depression, parts of the limbic system are thought to be

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Exam 8: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Perfectionism is associated with depression.

Which of the following can be a factor in the development of depression in university students?

Fixation in the oral stage is thought to lead to depression.

Which personality factor has been shown to be associated with poorer response to cognitive therapy?

In studies of how individuals experience the symptoms of depression, Montreal researcher Lawrence Kirmayer (2001) identified 'psychologizers.' What did he mean by that term?

According to Hewitt and Flett and associates, perfectionism is most likely to be linked with suicide when it involves:

If a therapy client commits suicide, a therapist:

Tricyclic medication acts by

In a major cross-cultural study, which included Canada, one-year prevalence rates for depression ranged from _____ to _____.

The overgenerality of autobiographical memory effect in depression is believed to be a reflection of:

The Dexamethasone Suppression Test (DST), a biological test for depression, measures levels of:

Research on rumination and depression by Treynor et al. (2003) focuses on the ________ component as the key component that accounts for the link between female gender and depression

Constance Hammen (1991) developed the concept that some depression-prone individuals actively create situations that generate stress and despair. What is implicit in this work?

In contrast to other assessments for suicide, the Reasons for Living inventory focuses upon

In a given day, Alan experiences severe depression as well as episodes of extreme elation. Based on this information only, Alan

Sapida realizes after she has already turned in her paper that she forgot to make a title page. She feels worthless and expects to receive a poor grade. This is an example of which of the following cognitive distortions?

Signs of depression vary across the lifespan; which of the following are most commonly seen in children?

Typical dysfunctional thoughts often center on needing everyone's approval and being perfect.

Low levels of self-criticism are associated with depression.

In depression, parts of the limbic system are thought to be

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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In a major cross-cultural study, which included Canada, one-year prevalence rates for depression ranged from _ to _.