Question 1

All of the following are risk factors for suicide

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A) a sense of hopelessness. 
B) a shameful or humiliating experience. 
C) previous suicide attempt(s). 
D) a vague suicidal fantasy without detailed plans. 
A) a sense of hopelessness. 
B) a shameful or humiliating experience. 
C) previous suicide attempt(s). 
D) a vague suicidal fantasy without detailed plans. D

Question 2

Regarding severe cases of major depressive disorder,those in which the depressive episode has lasted five years or more,all of the following statements are accurate

Accepted Answer

A) the episode may not entirely clear up, leaving some residual symptoms. 
B) the likelihood of a subsequent episode is high. 
C) the next episode is likely to be manic, rather than depressive. 
D) subsequent episodes may be associated with incomplete inter-episode recovery. 
A) the episode may not entirely clear up, leaving some residual symptoms. 
B) the likelihood of a subsequent episode is high. 
C) the next episode is likely to be manic, rather than depressive. 
D) subsequent episodes may be associated with incomplete inter-episode recovery. C

Question 3

For individuals who had not been previously depressed,research studies indicate that a marital separation or divorce resulted in

Accepted Answer

A) a higher rate of depression in men. 
B) a higher rate of depression in women. 
C) approximately equal rates of depression for males and females. 
D) no symptoms of depression in either males or females. 
A) a higher rate of depression in men. 
B) a higher rate of depression in women. 
C) approximately equal rates of depression for males and females. 
D) no symptoms of depression in either males or females. A

Question 4

With regard to the prevalence of mood disorders,it has been consistently found that

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A) females experience major depressive disorders less frequently than males. 
B) men have twice as many mood disorders as women. 
C) bipolar disorder rarely has an onset age greater than 40. 
D) dysthymia occurs equally across gender. 
A) females experience major depressive disorders less frequently than males. 
B) men have twice as many mood disorders as women. 
C) bipolar disorder rarely has an onset age greater than 40. 
D) dysthymia occurs equally across gender.

Question 5

Results of a study of cognitive vulnerability to depression  found that ____ percent of the students with thought patterns classified as "high risk" for depression subsequently suffered a major depressive episode whereas only ____ percent of the "low risk" students subsequently experienced a major depressive episode.

Accepted Answer

A) 16; 2.7 
B) 25; 15 
C) 46; 14 
D) 85; 10 
A) 16; 2.7 
B) 25; 15 
C) 46; 14 
D) 85; 10

Question 6

An important difference between "major depressive disorder,recurrent" and "major depressive disorder,single episode" is that

Accepted Answer

A) single episode type is more common. 
B) recurrent type is more common. 
C) single episode symptoms are more severe. 
D) recurrent symptoms are more severe. 
A) single episode type is more common. 
B) recurrent type is more common. 
C) single episode symptoms are more severe. 
D) recurrent symptoms are more severe.

Question 7

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is currently not a widely used form of treatment for depression; it is

Accepted Answer

A) More intrusive than ECT 
B) Less effective than ECT 
C) The last resort treatment for depression because it causes memory loss 
D) Has only been tested in a few individuals 
A) More intrusive than ECT 
B) Less effective than ECT 
C) The last resort treatment for depression because it causes memory loss 
D) Has only been tested in a few individuals

Question 8

The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within five years approaches 90 percent in

Accepted Answer

A) all cases. 
B) mild cases only. 
C) severe cases only. 
D) double depression only. 
A) all cases. 
B) mild cases only. 
C) severe cases only. 
D) double depression only.

Question 9

Jane is diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder.You can expect that she will experience

Accepted Answer

A) full manic episodes. 
B) hypomanic episodes. 
C) both manic and hypomanic episodes. 
D) neither manic nor hypomanic episodes. 
A) full manic episodes. 
B) hypomanic episodes. 
C) both manic and hypomanic episodes. 
D) neither manic nor hypomanic episodes.

Question 10

Explain the neurobiological basis of depression.Describe the role of specific neurotransmitters implicated in mood disorders.

Accepted Answer

In family studies,when you look at the p

Question 11

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the treatment of mood disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Patients do not recover from episodes of major depression without treatment. 
B) Delaying or preventing future episodes of major depression is often an important treatment goal, instead of merely recovering from current depression. 
C) After a patient has experienced a major depressive episode and recovered, treatment can be discontinued. 
D) Close to 100 percent of patients with major depressive disorder respond to drug treatment. 
A) Patients do not recover from episodes of major depression without treatment. 
B) Delaying or preventing future episodes of major depression is often an important treatment goal, instead of merely recovering from current depression. 
C) After a patient has experienced a major depressive episode and recovered, treatment can be discontinued. 
D) Close to 100 percent of patients with major depressive disorder respond to drug treatment.

Question 12

With regard to social support,

Accepted Answer

A) having one close friend did not affect recovery from depression. 
B) having social support helped speed recovery from depressive episodes. 
C) having social support had no effect in China. 
D) having too much social support actually overwhelmed patients and worsened their depression in some cases. 
A) having one close friend did not affect recovery from depression. 
B) having social support helped speed recovery from depressive episodes. 
C) having social support had no effect in China. 
D) having too much social support actually overwhelmed patients and worsened their depression in some cases.

Question 13

Dysphoric mania refers to a type of mood disorder in which manic episodes are

Accepted Answer

A) extremely severe. 
B) very mild. 
C) accompanied by depression or anxiety. 
D) related to a medical condition. 
A) extremely severe. 
B) very mild. 
C) accompanied by depression or anxiety. 
D) related to a medical condition.

Question 14

A depressed young woman enters a psychologist's office for her first appointment.The therapist tells her that they will work together to recognize and correct her "negative thinking errors." The type of therapy that will be used here is called

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). 
B) conditional therapy. 
C) cognitive therapy. 
D) antidepressive therapy. 
A) interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). 
B) conditional therapy. 
C) cognitive therapy. 
D) antidepressive therapy.

Question 15

Approximately what percentage of women suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) 2-5% 
B) 6-10% 
C) 18-24% 
D) 20-40% 
A) 2-5% 
B) 6-10% 
C) 18-24% 
D) 20-40%

Question 16

Prevention of mood disorders in children and adolescents include

Accepted Answer

A) universal programs. 
B) selected interventions. 
C) indicated interventions. 
D) all of the above 
A) universal programs. 
B) selected interventions. 
C) indicated interventions. 
D) all of the above

Question 17

In comparing the length of untreated depressive episodes and untreated manic episodes,which of the following is an accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Depressive episodes generally last longer. 
B) Manic episodes generally last longer. 
C) Both types of episodes typically last about the same amount of time. 
D) This comparison cannot be made because only depressive episodes can be treated. 
A) Depressive episodes generally last longer. 
B) Manic episodes generally last longer. 
C) Both types of episodes typically last about the same amount of time. 
D) This comparison cannot be made because only depressive episodes can be treated.

Question 18

Which of the following is a risk associated with misdiagnosing children with bipolar disorder,when in fact they have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Accepted Answer

A) Medications for bipolar disorder are very potent and have serious side effects 
B) ADHD is more impairing than bipolar disorder, so one would be ignoring the real problem 
C) Insurance companies don't recognize childhood bipolar disorder and will not reimburse treatment for it. 
D) There are no major risks, as the two disorders are so similar that treatments are essentially the same. 
A) Medications for bipolar disorder are very potent and have serious side effects 
B) ADHD is more impairing than bipolar disorder, so one would be ignoring the real problem 
C) Insurance companies don't recognize childhood bipolar disorder and will not reimburse treatment for it. 
D) There are no major risks, as the two disorders are so similar that treatments are essentially the same.

Question 19

Clinical studies have shown that the favorable response rate for patients taking antidepressant medications is ______ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 100 
A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 100

Question 20

Since traditional antidepressant medication such as tricyclics may actually provoke rapid cycling in patients with bipolar disorder,mood stabilizers and ________ are often prescribed instead.

Accepted Answer

A) antipsychotics 
B) tranquilizers 
C) anticonvulsants 
D) opiates 
A) antipsychotics 
B) tranquilizers 
C) anticonvulsants 
D) opiates

All of the following are risk factors for suicide

Regarding severe cases of major depressive disorder,those in which the depressive episode has lasted five years or more,all of the following statements are accurate

For individuals who had not been previously depressed,research studies indicate that a marital separation or divorce resulted in

With regard to the prevalence of mood disorders,it has been consistently found that

An important difference between "major depressive disorder,recurrent" and "major depressive disorder,single episode" is that

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is currently not a widely used form of treatment for depression; it is

The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within five years approaches 90 percent in

Jane is diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder.You can expect that she will experience

Explain the neurobiological basis of depression.Describe the role of specific neurotransmitters implicated in mood disorders.

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the treatment of mood disorders?

With regard to social support,

Dysphoric mania refers to a type of mood disorder in which manic episodes are

A depressed young woman enters a psychologist's office for her first appointment.The therapist tells her that they will work together to recognize and correct her "negative thinking errors." The type of therapy that will be used here is called

Approximately what percentage of women suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

Prevention of mood disorders in children and adolescents include

In comparing the length of untreated depressive episodes and untreated manic episodes,which of the following is an accurate statement?

Which of the following is a risk associated with misdiagnosing children with bipolar disorder,when in fact they have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Clinical studies have shown that the favorable response rate for patients taking antidepressant medications is ______ percent.

Since traditional antidepressant medication such as tricyclics may actually provoke rapid cycling in patients with bipolar disorder,mood stabilizers and ________ are often prescribed instead.

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Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

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Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

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Exam 6: Mood Disorders and Suicide

All of the following are risk factors for suicide

Regarding severe cases of major depressive disorder,those in which the depressive episode has lasted five years or more,all of the following statements are accurate

For individuals who had not been previously depressed,research studies indicate that a marital separation or divorce resulted in

With regard to the prevalence of mood disorders,it has been consistently found that

An important difference between "major depressive disorder,recurrent" and "major depressive disorder,single episode" is that

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is currently not a widely used form of treatment for depression; it is

The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within five years approaches 90 percent in

Jane is diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder.You can expect that she will experience

Explain the neurobiological basis of depression.Describe the role of specific neurotransmitters implicated in mood disorders.

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the treatment of mood disorders?

With regard to social support,

Dysphoric mania refers to a type of mood disorder in which manic episodes are

A depressed young woman enters a psychologist's office for her first appointment.The therapist tells her that they will work together to recognize and correct her "negative thinking errors." The type of therapy that will be used here is called

Approximately what percentage of women suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

Prevention of mood disorders in children and adolescents include

In comparing the length of untreated depressive episodes and untreated manic episodes,which of the following is an accurate statement?

Which of the following is a risk associated with misdiagnosing children with bipolar disorder,when in fact they have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Clinical studies have shown that the favorable response rate for patients taking antidepressant medications is ______ percent.

Since traditional antidepressant medication such as tricyclics may actually provoke rapid cycling in patients with bipolar disorder,mood stabilizers and ________ are often prescribed instead.

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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