Question 1

Which statement best explains why dysthymia might be called a "paradoxical" condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although symptoms may be relatively mild from day-to-day, their persistence may have severe consequences. 
B)  Dysthymia resembles major depressive disorder, but it is episodic. 
C)  Dysthymia begins in early childhood, but it is rarely diagnosed by pediatricians or child psychiatrists. 
D)  Although dysthymia involves depression, it does not lead to severe consequences. 
A)  Although symptoms may be relatively mild from day-to-day, their persistence may have severe consequences. 
B)  Dysthymia resembles major depressive disorder, but it is episodic. 
C)  Dysthymia begins in early childhood, but it is rarely diagnosed by pediatricians or child psychiatrists. 
D)  Although dysthymia involves depression, it does not lead to severe consequences. A

Question 2

Enrique 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Previous suicide attempts are not considered a risk factor for later completed suicides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Major depressive disorder may be accompanied by overeating or undereating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

Bipolar disorder in the U.S. 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

Medications are not the primary means of treating bipolar disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Seligman's learned helplessness concept has been used as a framework for explaining the contribution of negative, inescapable events/environments to __________ in some people.

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  hypomanic disorder 
D)  cyclothymic disorder 
A)  major depressive disorder 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  hypomanic disorder 
D)  cyclothymic disorder

Question 9

At least 7 to 18% of the U.S. population has experienced at least one episode of major depression by the age of

Accepted Answer

A)  60. 
B)  20. 
C)  40. 
D)  10. 
A)  60. 
B)  20. 
C)  40. 
D)  10.

Question 10

Suicide rates are higher for men than for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The genetic correlation between generalized anxiety disorder and major depression is

Accepted Answer

A)  52%. 
B)  100%. 
C)  37%. 
D)  19%. 
A)  52%. 
B)  100%. 
C)  37%. 
D)  19%.

Question 12

Maria has had a week of extreme "ups and downs." On Monday, after a wonderful weekend of homecoming events, she noticed herself feeling a bit blue and saddened. At first, she suspected it was just the let down after all of the activities; however, her mood darkened until Friday when she found herself "over the moon" for no apparent reason. She was happy, care-free, full of energy, and exceedingly optimistic about her career. She even managed to whip out a 25 page research paper for her Research Methods class before nightfall. She loved these periods of boundless energy as they allowed her to accomplish much work with little need for sleep or eating. Given this overview of Maria's behavior during the week, what might be a clinical descriptor for it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cyclothymic disorder 
B)  Double depression 
C)  Dysthymic disorder 
D)  Mixed state 
A)  Cyclothymic disorder 
B)  Double depression 
C)  Dysthymic disorder 
D)  Mixed state

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 15

In children, the symptoms of mania may be close to those of

Accepted Answer

A)  separation anxiety disorder. 
B)  attachment disorder. 
C)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
D)  explosive personality disorder. 
A)  separation anxiety disorder. 
B)  attachment disorder. 
C)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
D)  explosive personality disorder.

Question 16

According to your authors, dysthymia can best be conceptualized as

Accepted Answer

A)  a chronic state of depression. 
B)  a fluctuating pattern of high and low moods. 
C)  an intermittent period of deep depression. 
D)  a disorder caused by genetic factors. 
A)  a chronic state of depression. 
B)  a fluctuating pattern of high and low moods. 
C)  an intermittent period of deep depression. 
D)  a disorder caused by genetic factors.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal psychotherapy 
B)  Behavioral activation 
C)  Behavioral therapy 
D)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
A)  Interpersonal psychotherapy 
B)  Behavioral activation 
C)  Behavioral therapy 
D)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Question 18

Bipolar disorder is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to function. 
B)  gender identity. 
C)  facility for recall of information. 
D)  executive function 
A)  ability to function. 
B)  gender identity. 
C)  facility for recall of information. 
D)  executive function

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

Light therapy is effective in treating seasonal affective disorder because it

Accepted Answer

A)  suppresses the production of melatonin. 
B)  inhibits the production of norepinephrine. 
C)  reduces an individual's overall sensitivity to light. 
D)  increases the rate at which melatonin is produced. 
A)  suppresses the production of melatonin. 
B)  inhibits the production of norepinephrine. 
C)  reduces an individual's overall sensitivity to light. 
D)  increases the rate at which melatonin is produced.

Which statement best explains why dysthymia might be called a "paradoxical" condition?

Previous suicide attempts are not considered a risk factor for later completed suicides.

Major depressive disorder may be accompanied by overeating or undereating.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors cause an antidepressant effect by

Bipolar disorder in the U.S. is found to be comorbid with

Medications are not the primary means of treating bipolar disorders.

Seligman's learned helplessness concept has been used as a framework for explaining the contribution of negative, inescapable events/environments to __________ in some people.

At least 7 to 18% of the U.S. population has experienced at least one episode of major depression by the age of

Suicide rates are higher for men than for women.

The genetic correlation between generalized anxiety disorder and major depression is

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

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

In children, the symptoms of mania may be close to those of

According to your authors, dysthymia can best be conceptualized as

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

Bipolar disorder is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and

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

Light therapy is effective in treating seasonal affective disorder because it

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Exam 6: Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Which statement best explains why dysthymia might be called a "paradoxical" condition?

Previous suicide attempts are not considered a risk factor for later completed suicides.

Major depressive disorder may be accompanied by overeating or undereating.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors cause an antidepressant effect by

Bipolar disorder in the U.S. is found to be comorbid with

Medications are not the primary means of treating bipolar disorders.

Seligman's learned helplessness concept has been used as a framework for explaining the contribution of negative, inescapable events/environments to __________ in some people.

At least 7 to 18% of the U.S. population has experienced at least one episode of major depression by the age of

Suicide rates are higher for men than for women.

The genetic correlation between generalized anxiety disorder and major depression is

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

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

In children, the symptoms of mania may be close to those of

According to your authors, dysthymia can best be conceptualized as

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

Bipolar disorder is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and

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

Light therapy is effective in treating seasonal affective disorder because it

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

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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

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Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

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