Exam 6: Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

The signs of depression in young people include all of the following EXCEPT

It is possible to experience depression even after an event not typically associated with sadness, such as college graduation.

The case of Linda, a senior in high school, that introduces the chapter on mood disorders illustrates the

The major categories of mood disorders are distinguished from each other along the dimensions of mood - elated, depressed, or both - and the

The correlation for comorbidity between major depression and generalized anxiety disorder is 100%. Explain the nature of this relationship and the role environment plays in the production of negative mood states.

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

Kari states that she is "in a bad place" in her head. She feels down, has little appetite, and has noticed some weight loss. Lately, she is not interested in any of her usual activities because they leave her feeling empty and are just "too much effort." She is indifferent to friends and family and has begun having recurrent thoughts of suicide. Kari is best described as suffering from

In treating major depression,

Which suicide prevention approach is MOST controversial?

Dr. Albornoz is a scientist researching the genetic variations of a particular gene among family members with a mood disorder. He intends to contrast these findings with a matched sample of families without the disorder. What method of study is Dr. Albornoz employing?

Which figure below is the best estimate of the percentage of new mothers who develop the "baby blues" within a few days of childbirth?

In children with major depressive disorder, a depressed mood is always prominent.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, a subtype of major depression. What are its symptoms, identified cause, and treatment strategies?

Although treatment of bipolar disorder requires medication, psychological treatments also play a significant role in the well-being of a patient. Discuss the importance of psychological interventions for this disorder and identify one form of treatment discussed in the text.

Shala has recently given birth to an 8-pound baby boy. The birth was celebrated by both sides of the family and little William was the pride of all involved. Six weeks after giving birth, Shala had regained her physical stamina but continued to experience the "baby blues." As time passed, she began to have upsetting thoughts about her child. As she became more and more withdrawn from those around her, she wished she had never given birth and felt profound sadness and isolation. Which of the following best captures this syndrome?

Among children and adolescents, depression often looks different from how it looks in adults.

Mr. Santiago, an 83-year old man, is admitted to a psychiatric hospital for severe depression and active suicidal ideation. His wife reports that he is mute and has remained in bed for the last four days. Which of the following treatments can potentially alter his mood the fastest?

If one suffers from bipolar disorder, the risk of a suicide attempt is 60 times higher than the international population rate.

"If I can't get an A in this course, I'm not going to apply to graduate school." This statement typifies which of the following common thinking errors?

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