Question 1

Interpersonal psychotherapy is a time-limited intervention that has been shown to be effective in treating

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A)  mild to moderate depression. 
B)  childhood depression. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  cyclothymia. 
A)  mild to moderate depression. 
B)  childhood depression. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  cyclothymia.

Question 2

In the text's discussion of the Hemingway and van Gogh families, the focus is on the

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A)  reinforcement of suicidal ideation. 
B)  heritability of suicide. 
C)  family's role modeling of suicidal behaviour. 
D)  inadvertent idealization of suicidal persons. 
A)  reinforcement of suicidal ideation. 
B)  heritability of suicide. 
C)  family's role modeling of suicidal behaviour. 
D)  inadvertent idealization of suicidal persons.

Question 3

Postpartum depression has been called "the most common complication of childbirth." Explain the nature of the disorder and the importance of early intervention.

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As many as 80% of new mothers develop th

Question 4

What is Critical Incident Debriefing (CID), and why is it used in school systems following a suicide?

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CID is a strategy that brings together p

Question 5

A patient is experiencing depression. His therapist asks him to record his thoughts, feelings, and behaviours over the next week in order to identify "triggers." What type of therapy is this therapist probably using?

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A)  Interpersonal psychotherapy 
B)  Behavioural activation 
C)  Behavioural therapy 
D)  Cognitive-behavioural therapy 
A)  Interpersonal psychotherapy 
B)  Behavioural activation 
C)  Behavioural therapy 
D)  Cognitive-behavioural therapy

Question 6

Henry was recently involved in a tragic accident in which his wife was killed. Following the accident, he ate little and found himself unable to fall asleep despite the fact that he was physically and emotionally exhausted. His family became very concerned about him. Given the limited amount of information presented, what do you know about this case?

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A)  Henry has major depressive disorder brought on by the death of a loved one. 
B)  Henry is most likely suffering from dysthymia. 
C)  Henry would not be diagnosed as having major depression. 
D)  Most likely, Henry suffers from Cushing's syndrome. 
A)  Henry has major depressive disorder brought on by the death of a loved one. 
B)  Henry is most likely suffering from dysthymia. 
C)  Henry would not be diagnosed as having major depression. 
D)  Most likely, Henry suffers from Cushing's syndrome.

Question 7

"Copycat suicides" are an urban myth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jacob frequently thinks, "I am a failure." This is an example of an automatic thought.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A treatment for depression that involves surgically implanting electrodes in brain regions to inhibit abnormal activity in targeted parts of the brain is known as

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A)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
B)  deep brain stimulation. 
C)  electroconvulsive therapy. 
D)  cortex inhibition therapy. 
A)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
B)  deep brain stimulation. 
C)  electroconvulsive therapy. 
D)  cortex inhibition therapy.

Question 10

Which choice best expresses the proportion of women afflicted by premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

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A)  1% - 2% 
B)  5% - 10% 
C)  10% - 15% 
D)  15% - 20%. 
A)  1% - 2% 
B)  5% - 10% 
C)  10% - 15% 
D)  15% - 20%.

Question 11

The genetic component of suicide risk

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A)  accounts for 50 percent of total risk. 
B)  is completely dependent on the biology of depression. 
C)  is very small and unproven. 
D)  is entangled with environmental risk. 
A)  accounts for 50 percent of total risk. 
B)  is completely dependent on the biology of depression. 
C)  is very small and unproven. 
D)  is entangled with environmental risk.

Question 12

Which of the following therapies recognizes the central influence of current relationships on mental health?

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A)  Client-centered psychotherapy 
B)  Interpersonal psychotherapy 
C)  Relationship therapy 
D)  Transpersonal therapy 
A)  Client-centered psychotherapy 
B)  Interpersonal psychotherapy 
C)  Relationship therapy 
D)  Transpersonal therapy

Question 13

The case of Louise presented in your text is a classic example of persistent depressive disorder in that she was unable to derive pleasure from normal life events such as the marriage of her daughter. Your authors describe her as

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A)  withdrawn to the point of isolation. 
B)  living a binge-filled life. 
C)  being on an emotional roller coaster. 
D)  living under a gray cloud. 
A)  withdrawn to the point of isolation. 
B)  living a binge-filled life. 
C)  being on an emotional roller coaster. 
D)  living under a gray cloud.

Question 14

It has occurred to Gerald that with his bachelor's degree in psychology he is going to make a scientific discovery that will change the way the modern world views the etiology of schizophrenia. During one of his three-day periods of "extreme cognitive productivity," Gerald produced a journal article on his thesis, purchased 10 pairs of pants from the shopping channel, and operated on less than 4 hours of sleep per night. Which of the following would best describe Gerald's behaviour?

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A)  Dysthymic episode 
B)  Depressive episode 
C)  Manic episode 
D)  Bipolar episode 
A)  Dysthymic episode 
B)  Depressive episode 
C)  Manic episode 
D)  Bipolar episode

Question 15

Research using fMRI studies of bipolar-disordered patients undergoing emotional and cognitive tasks has shown abnormal brain activity in

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A)  multiple regions. 
B)  the occipital region. 
C)  scarred brain regions. 
D)  every brain region. 
A)  multiple regions. 
B)  the occipital region. 
C)  scarred brain regions. 
D)  every brain region.

Question 16

Bruno's father suffers from major depression. Compared with his cousin, who has no history of mental illness in her family, how much more likely is Bruno to develop major depression?

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A)  Six times more likely 
B)  Four times more likely 
C)  Two to three times more likely 
D)  Seven to eight times more likely 
A)  Six times more likely 
B)  Four times more likely 
C)  Two to three times more likely 
D)  Seven to eight times more likely

Question 17

Martin Seligman's theory of learned helplessness was developed after studying women in abusive relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) encourages patients with bipolar disorder to

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A)  improve their social skills. 
B)  challenge their misconceptions about social activity. 
C)  recognize the social causes of their mood shifts. 
D)  sleep, eat, and take part in social activity on a regular schedule. 
A)  improve their social skills. 
B)  challenge their misconceptions about social activity. 
C)  recognize the social causes of their mood shifts. 
D)  sleep, eat, and take part in social activity on a regular schedule.

Question 19

Twin studies suggest that anxiety disorders and major depression are comorbid due to sharing the same gene(s).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Nearly three-fourths of people with lifetime major depressive disorder are comorbid for

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A)  at least one additional disorder. 
B)  a disorder of early childhood. 
C)  transient psychotic states. 
D)  at least two additional disorders. 
A)  at least one additional disorder. 
B)  a disorder of early childhood. 
C)  transient psychotic states. 
D)  at least two additional disorders.

Interpersonal psychotherapy is a time-limited intervention that has been shown to be effective in treating

In the text's discussion of the Hemingway and van Gogh families, the focus is on the

Postpartum depression has been called "the most common complication of childbirth." Explain the nature of the disorder and the importance of early intervention.

What is Critical Incident Debriefing (CID), and why is it used in school systems following a suicide?

A patient is experiencing depression. His therapist asks him to record his thoughts, feelings, and behaviours over the next week in order to identify "triggers." What type of therapy is this therapist probably using?

"Copycat suicides" are an urban myth.

Jacob frequently thinks, "I am a failure." This is an example of an automatic thought.

A treatment for depression that involves surgically implanting electrodes in brain regions to inhibit abnormal activity in targeted parts of the brain is known as

Which choice best expresses the proportion of women afflicted by premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

The genetic component of suicide risk

Which of the following therapies recognizes the central influence of current relationships on mental health?

The case of Louise presented in your text is a classic example of persistent depressive disorder in that she was unable to derive pleasure from normal life events such as the marriage of her daughter. Your authors describe her as

Research using fMRI studies of bipolar-disordered patients undergoing emotional and cognitive tasks has shown abnormal brain activity in

Bruno's father suffers from major depression. Compared with his cousin, who has no history of mental illness in her family, how much more likely is Bruno to develop major depression?

Martin Seligman's theory of learned helplessness was developed after studying women in abusive relationships.

Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) encourages patients with bipolar disorder to

Twin studies suggest that anxiety disorders and major depression are comorbid due to sharing the same gene(s).

Nearly three-fourths of people with lifetime major depressive disorder are comorbid for

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Exam 6: Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Interpersonal psychotherapy is a time-limited intervention that has been shown to be effective in treating

In the text's discussion of the Hemingway and van Gogh families, the focus is on the

Postpartum depression has been called "the most common complication of childbirth." Explain the nature of the disorder and the importance of early intervention.

What is Critical Incident Debriefing (CID), and why is it used in school systems following a suicide?

A patient is experiencing depression. His therapist asks him to record his thoughts, feelings, and behaviours over the next week in order to identify "triggers." What type of therapy is this therapist probably using?

"Copycat suicides" are an urban myth.

Jacob frequently thinks, "I am a failure." This is an example of an automatic thought.

A treatment for depression that involves surgically implanting electrodes in brain regions to inhibit abnormal activity in targeted parts of the brain is known as

Which choice best expresses the proportion of women afflicted by premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

The genetic component of suicide risk

Which of the following therapies recognizes the central influence of current relationships on mental health?

The case of Louise presented in your text is a classic example of persistent depressive disorder in that she was unable to derive pleasure from normal life events such as the marriage of her daughter. Your authors describe her as

Research using fMRI studies of bipolar-disordered patients undergoing emotional and cognitive tasks has shown abnormal brain activity in

Bruno's father suffers from major depression. Compared with his cousin, who has no history of mental illness in her family, how much more likely is Bruno to develop major depression?

Martin Seligman's theory of learned helplessness was developed after studying women in abusive relationships.

Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) encourages patients with bipolar disorder to

Twin studies suggest that anxiety disorders and major depression are comorbid due to sharing the same gene(s).

Nearly three-fourths of people with lifetime major depressive disorder are comorbid for

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

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

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Health Psychology

Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

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