Question 1

Bipolar disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  appears to occur independent of external events. 
B)  may be triggered by a traumatic event and maintained through some psychological mechanism. 
C)  is seen in a majority of adults who experienced severe early childhood trauma. 
D)  is diagnosed most frequently in geographic areas of extreme temperatures. 
A)  appears to occur independent of external events. 
B)  may be triggered by a traumatic event and maintained through some psychological mechanism. 
C)  is seen in a majority of adults who experienced severe early childhood trauma. 
D)  is diagnosed most frequently in geographic areas of extreme temperatures.

Question 2

Bipolar II disorder is characterized by major depressive episodes alternating with _______________,while bipolar I disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of major depression and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mania; hypomania 
B)  hypomanic episodes; mania 
C)  dysthymia; cyclothymic disorder 
D)  periods of remission; hypomania 
A)  mania; hypomania 
B)  hypomanic episodes; mania 
C)  dysthymia; cyclothymic disorder 
D)  periods of remission; hypomania

Question 3

Common side effects of antidepressants include

Accepted Answer

A)  weight gain. 
B)  constipation. 
C)  dry mouth. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  weight gain. 
B)  constipation. 
C)  dry mouth. 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

In regard to the relationship between stress and depression,all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the context of the life event, as well as its meaning to the individual, is more important than the nature of the event itself. 
B)  an individual's current mood state might distort earlier memories of stressful life events that precipitated the depression. 
C)  stressful life events are strongly related to the onset of mood disorders. 
D)  recurrent episodes of depression, but not initial episodes, are strongly predicted by major life stress. 
A)  the context of the life event, as well as its meaning to the individual, is more important than the nature of the event itself. 
B)  an individual's current mood state might distort earlier memories of stressful life events that precipitated the depression. 
C)  stressful life events are strongly related to the onset of mood disorders. 
D)  recurrent episodes of depression, but not initial episodes, are strongly predicted by major life stress.

Question 5

Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes.In the intervals between the episodes,he does not seem to return to "normal." In fact,during those periods,he has been diagnosed as dysthymic.Jack's condition is referred to as _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  double depression 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  atypical depression 
D)  dysfunctional dysthymia 
A)  double depression 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  atypical depression 
D)  dysfunctional dysthymia

Question 6

Which of the following is a well-known and widely used selective serotonergic reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prozac 
B)  Valium 
C)  Hypericum 
D)  Thorazine 
A)  Prozac 
B)  Valium 
C)  Hypericum 
D)  Thorazine

Question 7

Debbie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder,recurrent.She wants to know what to expect in the future regarding her condition.You tell her that according to recent research (Angst 1998,Angst and Preizig,1996),the median lifetime number of major depressive episodes is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  4-7 
B)  8-11 
C)  12-15 
D)  16-19 
A)  4-7 
B)  8-11 
C)  12-15 
D)  16-19

Question 8

Mood disorders can range from mild to severe; the most severe type of depression is called

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder 
B)  dysthymia. 
C)  cyclothymia. 
D)  profound depression. 
A)  major depressive disorder 
B)  dysthymia. 
C)  cyclothymia. 
D)  profound depression.

Question 9

A 35-year-old individual named Manny has recently formulated an elaborate plan to cure AIDS with vitamin therapy.To provide funding for this cause,he has withdrawn all the money from his bank account and purchased thousands of jars of vitamins and small boxes in which to put them.When he appeared at a hospital emergency room loudly demanding names of patients with AIDS,he himself was hospitalized for psychiatric observation.What is your diagnosis of Manny?

Accepted Answer

A)  Major depressive episode 
B)  Hypomanic episode 
C)  Manic episode 
D)  Postpartum psychosis 
A)  Major depressive episode 
B)  Hypomanic episode 
C)  Manic episode 
D)  Postpartum psychosis

Question 10

Although grieving is considered a normal process,it does sometimes become a psychological disorder.Which of the following cases would NOT be diagnosed as a pathological grief reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. A experienced a death in his family. In addition to symptoms of depression, he has been having auditory hallucinations in which he hears other deceased people talking to him. 
B)  Miss B. has experienced the death of a close friend. She is so depressed that she has no appetite, no energy, and is suicidal. 
C)  Mrs. C's dog recently died. Three weeks later, her friends suggest that she get another dog "to help her get over the loss." Mrs. C. refuses and says she just isn't ready to get another dog and besides, it would be impossible to replace her beloved "Toto." 
D)  Dr. D's wife died a few months ago. Recently, in addition to his depressive symptoms, he has been having paranoid delusions in which he believes that certain unnamed individuals are planning to remove his wife's body from the grave. 
A)  Mr. A experienced a death in his family. In addition to symptoms of depression, he has been having auditory hallucinations in which he hears other deceased people talking to him. 
B)  Miss B. has experienced the death of a close friend. She is so depressed that she has no appetite, no energy, and is suicidal. 
C)  Mrs. C's dog recently died. Three weeks later, her friends suggest that she get another dog "to help her get over the loss." Mrs. C. refuses and says she just isn't ready to get another dog and besides, it would be impossible to replace her beloved "Toto." 
D)  Dr. D's wife died a few months ago. Recently, in addition to his depressive symptoms, he has been having paranoid delusions in which he believes that certain unnamed individuals are planning to remove his wife's body from the grave.

Question 11

All of the following are longitudinal course specifiers for recurrent mania or depression EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  previous history of dysthymia. 
B)  presence of psychotic features. 
C)  previous history of cyclothymia. 
D)  full recovery between manic and depressive episodes. 
A)  previous history of dysthymia. 
B)  presence of psychotic features. 
C)  previous history of cyclothymia. 
D)  full recovery between manic and depressive episodes.

Question 12

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  culturally induced dependence and passivity. 
B)  sense of uncontrollability and helplessness. 
C)  low value placed on intimate relationships. 
D)  self-blame for being depressed. 
A)  culturally induced dependence and passivity. 
B)  sense of uncontrollability and helplessness. 
C)  low value placed on intimate relationships. 
D)  self-blame for being depressed.

Question 13

In Aaron Beck's depressive cognitive triad,individuals think negatively about all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  themselves 
B)  their immediate world 
C)  their past 
D)  their future 
A)  themselves 
B)  their immediate world 
C)  their past 
D)  their future

Question 14

Jane is diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.You can expect that she will experience

Accepted Answer

A)  full manic episodes. 
B)  hypomanic episodes. 
C)  both manic and hypomanic episodes. 
D)  neither manic nor hypomanic episodes. 
A)  full manic episodes. 
B)  hypomanic episodes. 
C)  both manic and hypomanic episodes. 
D)  neither manic nor hypomanic episodes.

Question 15

According to recent research (Kessler et al.,2003),the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  18% 
C)  25% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  18% 
C)  25% 
D)  40%

Question 16

Jenny has experienced long-standing feelings of depression that have never interfered with her productivity or functioning until now.During the past 10 days,she has experienced a depressed mood,feelings of emptiness,and a significant weight loss.Jenny confided in a neighbor that she is considering suicide.It is likely that Jenny is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder, single episode. 
B)  major depressive disorder, recurrent. 
C)  double depression. 
D)  dysthymia with depressive episode. 
A)  major depressive disorder, single episode. 
B)  major depressive disorder, recurrent. 
C)  double depression. 
D)  dysthymia with depressive episode.

Question 17

A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  normal bereavement 
B)  dysthymia 
C)  major depression 
D)  complicated grief 
A)  normal bereavement 
B)  dysthymia 
C)  major depression 
D)  complicated grief

Question 18

Mack almost always draws conclusions from situations that emphasize the negative rather than the positive.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  overgeneralization. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  delta commentary. 
D)  arbitrary inference. 
A)  overgeneralization. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  delta commentary. 
D)  arbitrary inference.

Question 19

All of the following statements about lithium therapy are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  lithium is an antidepressant. 
B)  lithium is a mood-stabilizing drug. 
C)  dosage must be carefully regulated to prevent toxicity. 
D)  The side effects of lithium are less serious than those of other antidepressants. 
A)  lithium is an antidepressant. 
B)  lithium is a mood-stabilizing drug. 
C)  dosage must be carefully regulated to prevent toxicity. 
D)  The side effects of lithium are less serious than those of other antidepressants.

Question 20

In regard to most disorders,serotonin is thought to

Accepted Answer

A)  function independently of other transmitters. 
B)  regulate norepinephrine and dopamine. 
C)  be unrelated to symptoms. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  function independently of other transmitters. 
B)  regulate norepinephrine and dopamine. 
C)  be unrelated to symptoms. 
D)  none of the above

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar II disorder is characterized by major depressive episodes alternating with _,while bipolar I disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of major depression and _.

Common side effects of antidepressants include

In regard to the relationship between stress and depression,all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes.In the intervals between the episodes,he does not seem to return to "normal." In fact,during those periods,he has been diagnosed as dysthymic.Jack's condition is referred to as _______________.

Which of the following is a well-known and widely used selective serotonergic reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

Debbie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder,recurrent.She wants to know what to expect in the future regarding her condition.You tell her that according to recent research (Angst 1998,Angst and Preizig,1996),the median lifetime number of major depressive episodes is _____.

Mood disorders can range from mild to severe; the most severe type of depression is called

Although grieving is considered a normal process,it does sometimes become a psychological disorder.Which of the following cases would NOT be diagnosed as a pathological grief reaction?

All of the following are longitudinal course specifiers for recurrent mania or depression EXCEPT

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women include all of the following EXCEPT

In Aaron Beck's depressive cognitive triad,individuals think negatively about all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Jane is diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.You can expect that she will experience

According to recent research (Kessler et al.,2003),the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is _______.

A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

Mack almost always draws conclusions from situations that emphasize the negative rather than the positive.This is an example of

All of the following statements about lithium therapy are true EXCEPT

In regard to most disorders,serotonin is thought to

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Bipolar disorder

Bipolar II disorder is characterized by major depressive episodes alternating with _______________,while bipolar I disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of major depression and _______________.

Common side effects of antidepressants include

In regard to the relationship between stress and depression,all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes.In the intervals between the episodes,he does not seem to return to "normal." In fact,during those periods,he has been diagnosed as dysthymic.Jack's condition is referred to as _______________.

Which of the following is a well-known and widely used selective serotonergic reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

Debbie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder,recurrent.She wants to know what to expect in the future regarding her condition.You tell her that according to recent research (Angst 1998,Angst and Preizig,1996),the median lifetime number of major depressive episodes is _____.

Mood disorders can range from mild to severe; the most severe type of depression is called

Although grieving is considered a normal process,it does sometimes become a psychological disorder.Which of the following cases would NOT be diagnosed as a pathological grief reaction?

All of the following are longitudinal course specifiers for recurrent mania or depression EXCEPT

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women include all of the following EXCEPT

In Aaron Beck's depressive cognitive triad,individuals think negatively about all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Jane is diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.You can expect that she will experience

According to recent research (Kessler et al.,2003),the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is _______.

A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

Mack almost always draws conclusions from situations that emphasize the negative rather than the positive.This is an example of

All of the following statements about lithium therapy are true EXCEPT

In regard to most disorders,serotonin is thought to

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N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Eating And Sleep Disorders

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Bipolar II disorder is characterized by major depressive episodes alternating with _,while bipolar I disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of major depression and _.