Question 1

Deaths resulting from suicide are probably underreported due to

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of standard classification schemes. 
B)  loss of anticipated employment-related death benefits. 
C)  misclassification of cause of death. 
D)  family resistance to reporting. 
A)  lack of standard classification schemes. 
B)  loss of anticipated employment-related death benefits. 
C)  misclassification of cause of death. 
D)  family resistance to reporting.

Question 2

While major depression is ________, dysthymia is _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  more frequent in women; more frequent in men 
B)  a long-term disorder; a short-term disorder 
C)  an episodic disorder; a persistent disorder 
D)  more resistant to treatment; less resistant to treatment 
A)  more frequent in women; more frequent in men 
B)  a long-term disorder; a short-term disorder 
C)  an episodic disorder; a persistent disorder 
D)  more resistant to treatment; less resistant to treatment

Question 3

About how many people in the United States experience major depressive disorder during their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 5% 
B)  just under 10% 
C)  just over 15% 
D)  nearly 25% 
A)  about 5% 
B)  just under 10% 
C)  just over 15% 
D)  nearly 25%

Question 4

The term "recurrent," as applied to mood disorders, means that the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  shows a pattern of starting and stopping therapy as the mood disorder runs its course. 
B)  reports repetitive nightmares involving a traumatic event. 
C)  experiences several episodes, separated by periods of normal mood. 
D)  has a history of at least five specific episodes of mood disturbances in either the depressed or manic realms. 
A)  shows a pattern of starting and stopping therapy as the mood disorder runs its course. 
B)  reports repetitive nightmares involving a traumatic event. 
C)  experiences several episodes, separated by periods of normal mood. 
D)  has a history of at least five specific episodes of mood disturbances in either the depressed or manic realms.

Question 5

Select the statement about cyclothymic disorder that is TRUE.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is less severe than bipolar disorder and causes no impairment. 
B)  It is diagnosed if present for a three-month period. 
C)  It features alternate moods of hypomania and depression. 
D)  It has chronic, unremitting psychotic features. 
A)  It is less severe than bipolar disorder and causes no impairment. 
B)  It is diagnosed if present for a three-month period. 
C)  It features alternate moods of hypomania and depression. 
D)  It has chronic, unremitting psychotic features.

Question 6

A client who has habitual negative thoughts of being a failure and worthless would be described as having _______ in Aaron Beck's theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-fulfilling prophecies 
B)  depressive thoughts 
C)  automatic thoughts 
D)  dysphoria 
A)  self-fulfilling prophecies 
B)  depressive thoughts 
C)  automatic thoughts 
D)  dysphoria

Question 7

Discuss gender differences and factors related to suicide among males and females.

Accepted Answer

In the U.S., males are more likely to co

Question 8

During which season would a patient be most likely to complain of symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Summer 
B)  Winter 
C)  Spring 
D)  Fall 
A)  Summer 
B)  Winter 
C)  Spring 
D)  Fall

Question 9

First episodes of major depression are often connected to stressful life events. Recurrent episodes are often

Accepted Answer

A)  tied to reminders of the original stressful event. 
B)  completely unrelated to stress. 
C)  more independent of life events. 
D)  related to stress at certain times of year. 
A)  tied to reminders of the original stressful event. 
B)  completely unrelated to stress. 
C)  more independent of life events. 
D)  related to stress at certain times of year.

Question 10

Nearly 10% of Americans have experienced suicidal ideation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorders is the presence of ________ in the latter instead of a full-blown manic episode.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypomania 
B)  alexithymia 
C)  cyclothymia 
D)  dysthymia 
A)  hypomania 
B)  alexithymia 
C)  cyclothymia 
D)  dysthymia

Question 12

"Copycat suicides" are an urban myth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mania is a high, excessive mood often accompanied by inappropriate or dangerous behavior, pressured or rapid speech, a false sense of well-being, and

Accepted Answer

A)  binge shopping. 
B)  potentially dangerous behavior. 
C)  substance abuse. 
D)  risky sexual behavior. 
A)  binge shopping. 
B)  potentially dangerous behavior. 
C)  substance abuse. 
D)  risky sexual behavior.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In order to be diagnosed as having major depression, a person must experience multiple episodes of significantly depressed mood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Toby is being seen in therapy as a suicide risk. He has said that he is enrolled in college but not attending classes, has disconnected with his family, and has stopped going to his part-time job. Psychologists would term these conditions as a risk factor called

Accepted Answer

A)  drifting. 
B)  devaluing. 
C)  isolating. 
D)  withdrawing. 
A)  drifting. 
B)  devaluing. 
C)  isolating. 
D)  withdrawing.

Question 17

Beatrice has a history of bipolar disorder but has been effectively treated with medication. Which of the following medications is Beatrice most likely to receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluoxetine 
B)  Alamene 
C)  Prozac 
D)  Lithium 
A)  Fluoxetine 
B)  Alamene 
C)  Prozac 
D)  Lithium

Question 18

Which of the following therapies includes the development of a comprehensive list of goals in major life areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal psychotherapy 
B)  Behavioral activation treatment for depression 
C)  Time-limited cognitive therapy 
D)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
A)  Interpersonal psychotherapy 
B)  Behavioral activation treatment for depression 
C)  Time-limited cognitive therapy 
D)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Question 19

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

Question 20

A patient committed suicide. In an attempt to better understand factors leading up to this death, the therapist interviews the patient's family, co-workers, friends, and treating physicians. This approach is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological autopsy. 
B)  post-mortem investigation. 
C)  psychological inquiry. 
D)  psychological debriefing. 
A)  psychological autopsy. 
B)  post-mortem investigation. 
C)  psychological inquiry. 
D)  psychological debriefing.

Deaths resulting from suicide are probably underreported due to

While major depression is , dysthymia is _.

About how many people in the United States experience major depressive disorder during their lifetime?

The term "recurrent," as applied to mood disorders, means that the patient

Select the statement about cyclothymic disorder that is TRUE.

A client who has habitual negative thoughts of being a failure and worthless would be described as having _______ in Aaron Beck's theory.

Discuss gender differences and factors related to suicide among males and females.

During which season would a patient be most likely to complain of symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?

First episodes of major depression are often connected to stressful life events. Recurrent episodes are often

Nearly 10% of Americans have experienced suicidal ideation.

The difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorders is the presence of ________ in the latter instead of a full-blown manic episode.

"Copycat suicides" are an urban myth.

Mania is a high, excessive mood often accompanied by inappropriate or dangerous behavior, pressured or rapid speech, a false sense of well-being, and

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

In order to be diagnosed as having major depression, a person must experience multiple episodes of significantly depressed mood.

Toby is being seen in therapy as a suicide risk. He has said that he is enrolled in college but not attending classes, has disconnected with his family, and has stopped going to his part-time job. Psychologists would term these conditions as a risk factor called

Beatrice has a history of bipolar disorder but has been effectively treated with medication. Which of the following medications is Beatrice most likely to receive?

Which of the following therapies includes the development of a comprehensive list of goals in major life areas?

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

A patient committed suicide. In an attempt to better understand factors leading up to this death, the therapist interviews the patient's family, co-workers, friends, and treating physicians. This approach is known as a

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Deaths resulting from suicide are probably underreported due to

While major depression is ________, dysthymia is _________.

About how many people in the United States experience major depressive disorder during their lifetime?

The term "recurrent," as applied to mood disorders, means that the patient

Select the statement about cyclothymic disorder that is TRUE.

A client who has habitual negative thoughts of being a failure and worthless would be described as having _______ in Aaron Beck's theory.

Discuss gender differences and factors related to suicide among males and females.

During which season would a patient be most likely to complain of symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?

First episodes of major depression are often connected to stressful life events. Recurrent episodes are often

Nearly 10% of Americans have experienced suicidal ideation.

The difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorders is the presence of ________ in the latter instead of a full-blown manic episode.

"Copycat suicides" are an urban myth.

Mania is a high, excessive mood often accompanied by inappropriate or dangerous behavior, pressured or rapid speech, a false sense of well-being, and

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

In order to be diagnosed as having major depression, a person must experience multiple episodes of significantly depressed mood.

Toby is being seen in therapy as a suicide risk. He has said that he is enrolled in college but not attending classes, has disconnected with his family, and has stopped going to his part-time job. Psychologists would term these conditions as a risk factor called

Beatrice has a history of bipolar disorder but has been effectively treated with medication. Which of the following medications is Beatrice most likely to receive?

Which of the following therapies includes the development of a comprehensive list of goals in major life areas?

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

A patient committed suicide. In an attempt to better understand factors leading up to this death, the therapist interviews the patient's family, co-workers, friends, and treating physicians. This approach is known as a

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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

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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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While major depression is , dysthymia is _.