Question 1

Which of the following statements about persons who attempt suicide is True?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many people who attempt suicide fail to receive proper psychotherapeutic intervention afterward. 
B)  Often, people who make a serious suicide attempt do not need psychotherapy to understand the seriousness of their behaviour. 
C)  Psychotherapy alone is not often effective in dissuading an individual from attempting another suicidal act. 
D)  Most people who attempt suicide do so while in psychotherapy for substance abuse. 
A)  Many people who attempt suicide fail to receive proper psychotherapeutic intervention afterward. 
B)  Often, people who make a serious suicide attempt do not need psychotherapy to understand the seriousness of their behaviour. 
C)  Psychotherapy alone is not often effective in dissuading an individual from attempting another suicidal act. 
D)  Most people who attempt suicide do so while in psychotherapy for substance abuse.

Question 2

Suicide rates are higher for men than for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Among women, depressive symptoms are more common among those who are less educated, have few financial resources, and are unemployed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Bipolar disorder used to be called

Accepted Answer

A)  hypomania. 
B)  dysthymic disorder. 
C)  cyclothymia. 
D)  manic depressive disorder. 
A)  hypomania. 
B)  dysthymic disorder. 
C)  cyclothymia. 
D)  manic depressive disorder.

Question 5

According to your text, only one- ______ of people with major depression obtain professional treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  tenth 
B)  fifth 
C)  third 
D)  half 
A)  tenth 
B)  fifth 
C)  third 
D)  half

Question 6

Bipolar disorder in the Canada is found to be comorbid with

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenic disorders. 
B)  personality disorders. 
C)  substance abuse. 
D)  phobic disorder. 
A)  schizophrenic disorders. 
B)  personality disorders. 
C)  substance abuse. 
D)  phobic disorder.

Question 7

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors cause an antidepressant effect by

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the breakdown of transmitters within the brain. 
B)  facilitating the breakdown of dopamine. 
C)  facilitating the breakdown of norepinephrine. 
D)  inhibiting the breakdown of neurotransmitters in the brain. 
A)  increasing the breakdown of transmitters within the brain. 
B)  facilitating the breakdown of dopamine. 
C)  facilitating the breakdown of norepinephrine. 
D)  inhibiting the breakdown of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Question 8

In order to understand the influence of life events on depression, it is important to determine if the event is independent of, or dependent on, the mood disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Divorce is the most devastating outcome of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Linkage studies have narrowed the search for a genetic contribution to mood disorders by

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing the need for longitudinal research on monozygotic twins who have been separated at birth. 
B)  pointing to gene combinations that appear in family members who have had symptoms of major depression. 
C)  identifying genes for which there is no link to mood disorders. 
D)  searching particular areas on a chromosome or several chromosomes that have a likelihood of containing risk genes. 
A)  establishing the need for longitudinal research on monozygotic twins who have been separated at birth. 
B)  pointing to gene combinations that appear in family members who have had symptoms of major depression. 
C)  identifying genes for which there is no link to mood disorders. 
D)  searching particular areas on a chromosome or several chromosomes that have a likelihood of containing risk genes.

Question 11

One reason that major depressive disorder is a complex condition that causes a major disruption in a person's life is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  involves other psychological, emotional, social, and physical problems. 
B)  causes the individual to be hospitalized for an extended period. 
C)  requires the use of medications that have severe side effects. 
D)  appears in early childhood and persists throughout life. 
A)  involves other psychological, emotional, social, and physical problems. 
B)  causes the individual to be hospitalized for an extended period. 
C)  requires the use of medications that have severe side effects. 
D)  appears in early childhood and persists throughout life.

Question 12

Whereas adults with mania experience a euphoric high, children with the same condition

Accepted Answer

A)  display tantrums. 
B)  display the euphoria through spinning. 
C)  do not show evidence of a mood disturbance. 
D)  cycle more quickly through the "high." 
A)  display tantrums. 
B)  display the euphoria through spinning. 
C)  do not show evidence of a mood disturbance. 
D)  cycle more quickly through the "high."

Question 13

Which suicide prevention approach is MOST controversial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Targeting high risk groups 
B)  Crisis intervention 
C)  Teacher and peer support 
D)  Critical incident debriefing 
A)  Targeting high risk groups 
B)  Crisis intervention 
C)  Teacher and peer support 
D)  Critical incident debriefing

Question 14

Approximately _______ of children who attempt or complete suicide suffer from psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  90% 
B)  50% 
C)  15% 
D)  25% 
A)  90% 
B)  50% 
C)  15% 
D)  25%

Question 15

Universally, women have ________ the rate of men for major depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  a rate equal to 
B)  twice 
C)  three times 
D)  four times 
A)  a rate equal to 
B)  twice 
C)  three times 
D)  four times

Question 16

With respect to depression rates, the 2-to-1 female-to-male ratio is firmly established by

Accepted Answer

A)  middle childhood. 
B)  early adolescence. 
C)  late adolescence. 
D)  young adulthood. 
A)  middle childhood. 
B)  early adolescence. 
C)  late adolescence. 
D)  young adulthood.

Question 17

There is no known cure for bipolar disorder at this time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The symptoms of persistent depressive disorder are similar to those of major depressive disorder except for

Accepted Answer

A)  poor appetite. 
B)  severity. 
C)  feelings of hopelessness. 
D)  loss of interest in social life. 
A)  poor appetite. 
B)  severity. 
C)  feelings of hopelessness. 
D)  loss of interest in social life.

Question 19

Approximately what percentage of women develops depression in the first 6 months postpartum?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 5% 
B)  7 to 13% 
C)  26 to 35% 
D)  40 to 52% 
A)  1 to 5% 
B)  7 to 13% 
C)  26 to 35% 
D)  40 to 52%

Question 20

The notion of depression as "anger turned inward" is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bowlby 
B)  Watson 
C)  Seligman 
D)  Freud 
A)  Bowlby 
B)  Watson 
C)  Seligman 
D)  Freud

Which of the following statements about persons who attempt suicide is True?

Suicide rates are higher for men than for women.

Among women, depressive symptoms are more common among those who are less educated, have few financial resources, and are unemployed.

Bipolar disorder used to be called

According to your text, only one- ______ of people with major depression obtain professional treatment.

Bipolar disorder in the Canada is found to be comorbid with

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors cause an antidepressant effect by

In order to understand the influence of life events on depression, it is important to determine if the event is independent of, or dependent on, the mood disorder.

Divorce is the most devastating outcome of depression.

Linkage studies have narrowed the search for a genetic contribution to mood disorders by

One reason that major depressive disorder is a complex condition that causes a major disruption in a person's life is that it

Whereas adults with mania experience a euphoric high, children with the same condition

Which suicide prevention approach is MOST controversial?

Approximately _______ of children who attempt or complete suicide suffer from psychological disorders.

Universally, women have ________ the rate of men for major depression.

With respect to depression rates, the 2-to-1 female-to-male ratio is firmly established by

There is no known cure for bipolar disorder at this time.

The symptoms of persistent depressive disorder are similar to those of major depressive disorder except for

Approximately what percentage of women develops depression in the first 6 months postpartum?

The notion of depression as "anger turned inward" is associated with:

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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Exam 6: Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Which of the following statements about persons who attempt suicide is True?

Suicide rates are higher for men than for women.

Among women, depressive symptoms are more common among those who are less educated, have few financial resources, and are unemployed.

Bipolar disorder used to be called

According to your text, only one- ______ of people with major depression obtain professional treatment.

Bipolar disorder in the Canada is found to be comorbid with

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors cause an antidepressant effect by

In order to understand the influence of life events on depression, it is important to determine if the event is independent of, or dependent on, the mood disorder.

Divorce is the most devastating outcome of depression.

Linkage studies have narrowed the search for a genetic contribution to mood disorders by

One reason that major depressive disorder is a complex condition that causes a major disruption in a person's life is that it

Whereas adults with mania experience a euphoric high, children with the same condition

Which suicide prevention approach is MOST controversial?

Approximately _______ of children who attempt or complete suicide suffer from psychological disorders.

Universally, women have ________ the rate of men for major depression.

With respect to depression rates, the 2-to-1 female-to-male ratio is firmly established by

There is no known cure for bipolar disorder at this time.

The symptoms of persistent depressive disorder are similar to those of major depressive disorder except for

Approximately what percentage of women develops depression in the first 6 months postpartum?

The notion of depression as "anger turned inward" is associated with:

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

Filters