Exam 6: Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

The National Comorbidity Study-Replication reported higher rates of major depression in _____________ .

Manic episodes usually alternate in tandem with

Major depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in the United States.

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 behavior?

An individual with dysthymia has symptoms that are never absent for more than

What is the peak age of risk for depression?

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

Which statement is FALSE concerning selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

Bipolar disorder is a long-term disorder associated with emotional mood swings between the poles of mania and depression with

A first step in treating depression is

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

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

How does Bipolar I disorder differ from Bipolar II disorder?

Freud believed that depression resulted from either

Marne is a 21-year-old male with a history of major depression and previous suicide attempts. How would you categorize his risk of a completed suicide in the future?

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

Linkage studies attempt to link psychosocial factors to the presence of a psychological disorder.

Bipolar disorder is a long-term episodic disorder.

How are lethality and intent viewed by the clinician in understanding a person's risk for suicide?

Suicide is ranked ________ among causes of death for 10 to 24 year olds.