Question 1

Recent research from the University of Toronto found that _____ of post-partum women were depressed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 5% 
B)  5-10% 
C)  11-15% 
D)  More than 16% 
A)  Less than 5% 
B)  5-10% 
C)  11-15% 
D)  More than 16%

Question 2

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a less costly and non-invasive alternative to ________ for the treatment of depression:

Accepted Answer

A)  Electroconvulsive treatment 
B)  Deep brain electrical stimulation 
C)  Acupuncture 
D)  A and B only 
A)  Electroconvulsive treatment 
B)  Deep brain electrical stimulation 
C)  Acupuncture 
D)  A and B only

Question 3

Denise is very excited - she just mailed her first completed manuscript of a novel to as publishing company. To celebrate, she has invited all her friends to join her at an exclusive bar, where she is footing the bill for bottle service. Her friends ask her how much her advance is for the book, and she replies that she doesn't have a contact, let alone a contract - she just knows that her book is going to be a bestseller. When they ask how long it took to write it, she replies "three days." What is Denise most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine intoxication 
B)  Delusional disorder 
C)  Manic episode 
D)  Borderline personality disorder 
A)  Cocaine intoxication 
B)  Delusional disorder 
C)  Manic episode 
D)  Borderline personality disorder

Question 4

Who is most likely to suffer from depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bob, a family doctor from Vancouver. 
B)  Katherine, a school janitor from Kingston. 
C)  Frank, an unemployed construction worker from Saskatoon. 
D)  Elizabeth, an unemployed factory worker from Calgary. 
A)  Bob, a family doctor from Vancouver. 
B)  Katherine, a school janitor from Kingston. 
C)  Frank, an unemployed construction worker from Saskatoon. 
D)  Elizabeth, an unemployed factory worker from Calgary.

Question 5

It is possible to experience mania without depressive episodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The early psychoanalytic theory of depression, as formulated by Freud, emphasized

Accepted Answer

A)  anger that develops in response to loss. 
B)  attribution errors committed during particular situations 
C)  introjection of a loss or an interpersonal disappointment. 
D)  an unresolved crisis during the anal stage. 
A)  anger that develops in response to loss. 
B)  attribution errors committed during particular situations 
C)  introjection of a loss or an interpersonal disappointment. 
D)  an unresolved crisis during the anal stage.

Question 7

Which of the following findings has emerged from the use of Kuiper et al.'s self-referent encoding task for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depressed individuals endorse more negative words but an equal amount of positive words compared to non-depressed individuals. 
B)  Depressed individuals endorse similar amounts of negative words, but many fewer positive words, than non-depressed individuals. 
C)  Depressed individuals endorse more negative words and fewer positive words than non-depressed individuals. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Depressed individuals endorse more negative words but an equal amount of positive words compared to non-depressed individuals. 
B)  Depressed individuals endorse similar amounts of negative words, but many fewer positive words, than non-depressed individuals. 
C)  Depressed individuals endorse more negative words and fewer positive words than non-depressed individuals. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 8

The learned helplessness theory of depression was formulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  Aaron Beck. 
B)  Sigmund Freud. 
C)  Martin Seligman. 
D)  Victor Frankl. 
A)  Aaron Beck. 
B)  Sigmund Freud. 
C)  Martin Seligman. 
D)  Victor Frankl.

Question 9

On average, an untreated episode of depression can last

Accepted Answer

A)  Between 14 - 30 days 
B)  A few months 
C)  One year 
D)  Two - three years 
A)  Between 14 - 30 days 
B)  A few months 
C)  One year 
D)  Two - three years

Question 10

A promising theory to explain bipolar disorder implicates the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis 
B)  Dopaminergic system 
C)  Behavioural activation system 
D)  Limbic system 
A)  Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis 
B)  Dopaminergic system 
C)  Behavioural activation system 
D)  Limbic system

Question 11

The usefulness of psychotherapy for severe and recurrent bipolar disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  is controversial. 
B)  was well-established for most patients by a randomized controlled study conducted by Scott and colleagues (2006). 
C)  has yet to be examined in any controlled research; research to date has not employed randomized controlled methods. 
D)  has been established with consistent findings from several randomized controlled studies. 
A)  is controversial. 
B)  was well-established for most patients by a randomized controlled study conducted by Scott and colleagues (2006). 
C)  has yet to be examined in any controlled research; research to date has not employed randomized controlled methods. 
D)  has been established with consistent findings from several randomized controlled studies.

Question 12

A recent British study (Dunn et al., 2009) found that reduced positive self-judgment bias in _____ is associated with depressed-specific anhedonic (loss of pleasure) symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  people with moderate levels of self-esteem 
B)  depressed individuals 
C)  anxious individuals 
D)  none of the above 
A)  people with moderate levels of self-esteem 
B)  depressed individuals 
C)  anxious individuals 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is a chronic form of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unipolar depression 
B)  Major depression--melancholic subtype 
C)  Persistent depressive disorder 
D)  Hypomanic disorder 
A)  Unipolar depression 
B)  Major depression--melancholic subtype 
C)  Persistent depressive disorder 
D)  Hypomanic disorder

Question 14

In a study conducted in Toronto, Sahay, Piran, and Maddocks (2000) found what percentage of women receiving inpatient treatment for depression had previously been sexually victimized?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 25 
B)  1 in 10 
C)  1 in 5 
D)  More than half 
A)  1 in 25 
B)  1 in 10 
C)  1 in 5 
D)  More than half

Question 15

In Seligman's studies of learned helplessness in animals, which neurotransmitter was found to be depleted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dopamine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  GABA 
D)  Norepinephrine 
A)  Dopamine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  GABA 
D)  Norepinephrine

Question 16

Colleen has been hospitalized for her third time experiencing a manic episode. She now begins treatment involving psychological therapy, in addition to her medication treatment. The psychologist treating Colleen will most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  Attempt to train Colleen to control her energy level so it is more evenly distributed over time. 
B)  Educate her about the long term consequences of her behaviour during manic episodes. 
C)  Show her the relationship between her interpersonal functioning and manic episodes. 
D)  Primarily encourage medication compliance. 
A)  Attempt to train Colleen to control her energy level so it is more evenly distributed over time. 
B)  Educate her about the long term consequences of her behaviour during manic episodes. 
C)  Show her the relationship between her interpersonal functioning and manic episodes. 
D)  Primarily encourage medication compliance.

Question 17

Low serotonin is associated with both depression and mania.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The STAR*D approach to treating depression is best characterized by the premise that the best way to treat depression is

Accepted Answer

A)  "One size fits all" 
B)  "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" 
C)  "Whatever works" 
D)  "Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get" 
A)  "One size fits all" 
B)  "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" 
C)  "Whatever works" 
D)  "Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get"

Question 19

Tim was receiving cognitive therapy for depression. His therapist

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraged Tim to examine his early childhood conflicts. 
B)  provided structured feedback to Tim about his family environment. 
C)  engaged Tim in a method of challenging negative self-statements. 
D)  focused on Tim's reaction to his style and offered interpretations. 
A)  encouraged Tim to examine his early childhood conflicts. 
B)  provided structured feedback to Tim about his family environment. 
C)  engaged Tim in a method of challenging negative self-statements. 
D)  focused on Tim's reaction to his style and offered interpretations.

Question 20

Results from the Canadian National Health Population Survey indicates that gender differences in depression emerge after the age of:

Accepted Answer

A)  4 years old 
B)  10 years old 
C)  14 years old 
D)  20 years old 
A)  4 years old 
B)  10 years old 
C)  14 years old 
D)  20 years old

Recent research from the University of Toronto found that _____ of post-partum women were depressed.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a less costly and non-invasive alternative to ________ for the treatment of depression:

Who is most likely to suffer from depression?

It is possible to experience mania without depressive episodes.

The early psychoanalytic theory of depression, as formulated by Freud, emphasized

Which of the following findings has emerged from the use of Kuiper et al.'s self-referent encoding task for depression?

The learned helplessness theory of depression was formulated by

On average, an untreated episode of depression can last

A promising theory to explain bipolar disorder implicates the:

The usefulness of psychotherapy for severe and recurrent bipolar disorder

A recent British study (Dunn et al., 2009) found that reduced positive self-judgment bias in _____ is associated with depressed-specific anhedonic (loss of pleasure) symptoms.

Which of the following is a chronic form of depression?

In a study conducted in Toronto, Sahay, Piran, and Maddocks (2000) found what percentage of women receiving inpatient treatment for depression had previously been sexually victimized?

In Seligman's studies of learned helplessness in animals, which neurotransmitter was found to be depleted?

Colleen has been hospitalized for her third time experiencing a manic episode. She now begins treatment involving psychological therapy, in addition to her medication treatment. The psychologist treating Colleen will most likely

Low serotonin is associated with both depression and mania.

The STAR*D approach to treating depression is best characterized by the premise that the best way to treat depression is

Tim was receiving cognitive therapy for depression. His therapist

Results from the Canadian National Health Population Survey indicates that gender differences in depression emerge after the age of:

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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Exam 8: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Recent research from the University of Toronto found that _____ of post-partum women were depressed.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a less costly and non-invasive alternative to ________ for the treatment of depression:

Who is most likely to suffer from depression?

It is possible to experience mania without depressive episodes.

The early psychoanalytic theory of depression, as formulated by Freud, emphasized

Which of the following findings has emerged from the use of Kuiper et al.'s self-referent encoding task for depression?

The learned helplessness theory of depression was formulated by

On average, an untreated episode of depression can last

A promising theory to explain bipolar disorder implicates the:

The usefulness of psychotherapy for severe and recurrent bipolar disorder

A recent British study (Dunn et al., 2009) found that reduced positive self-judgment bias in _____ is associated with depressed-specific anhedonic (loss of pleasure) symptoms.

Which of the following is a chronic form of depression?

In a study conducted in Toronto, Sahay, Piran, and Maddocks (2000) found what percentage of women receiving inpatient treatment for depression had previously been sexually victimized?

In Seligman's studies of learned helplessness in animals, which neurotransmitter was found to be depleted?

Colleen has been hospitalized for her third time experiencing a manic episode. She now begins treatment involving psychological therapy, in addition to her medication treatment. The psychologist treating Colleen will most likely

Low serotonin is associated with both depression and mania.

The STAR*D approach to treating depression is best characterized by the premise that the best way to treat depression is

Tim was receiving cognitive therapy for depression. His therapist

Results from the Canadian National Health Population Survey indicates that gender differences in depression emerge after the age of:

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

Filters