Question 1

After an argument, Jane continues to ask her husband if he still loves her. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  negative feedback seeking. 
B)  stress generation. 
C)  excessive reassurance seeking. 
D)  all-or-none thinking. 
E)  magnification. 
A)  negative feedback seeking. 
B)  stress generation. 
C)  excessive reassurance seeking. 
D)  all-or-none thinking. 
E)  magnification.

Question 2

It is estimated that about __________% of Canadians suffer from depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 
B)  5 
C)  15 
D)  10 
E)  .5 
A)  1.5 
B)  5 
C)  15 
D)  10 
E)  .5

Question 3

An experimental procedure that uses magnetic fields to alter brain activity is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ECT. 
B)  VNS. 
C)  CBT. 
D)  FFT. 
E)  TMS. 
A)  ECT. 
B)  VNS. 
C)  CBT. 
D)  FFT. 
E)  TMS.

Question 4

Nearly _____ percent of people with major depression have suffered at least one severe loss event prior to onset of their depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  75 
E)  90 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  75 
E)  90

Question 5

The prevalence of seasonal affective disorder is greater where there

Accepted Answer

A)  are long summers. 
B)  is less seasonal variation in hours of sunlight. 
C)  is more seasonal variation in hours of sunlight. 
D)  is very little snow. 
E)  are colder temperatures. 
A)  are long summers. 
B)  is less seasonal variation in hours of sunlight. 
C)  is more seasonal variation in hours of sunlight. 
D)  is very little snow. 
E)  are colder temperatures.

Question 6

The incidence of MDD among ________ is growing faster than in any other age group.

Accepted Answer

A)  toddlers 
B)  young children 
C)  adolescents 
D)  young adults 
E)  the elderly 
A)  toddlers 
B)  young children 
C)  adolescents 
D)  young adults 
E)  the elderly

Question 7

Smaller hippocampal volume in depressed individuals has been linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol hypersecretion. 
B)  reduced cortisol secretion. 
C)  positive feedback excitation of the HPA axis. 
D)  acute stress. 
E)  reduced ACTH secretion from the pituitary gland. 
A)  cortisol hypersecretion. 
B)  reduced cortisol secretion. 
C)  positive feedback excitation of the HPA axis. 
D)  acute stress. 
E)  reduced ACTH secretion from the pituitary gland.

Question 8

Describe the algorithm for evaluation of patients with suicidal ideation that may lead to hospitalization.

Accepted Answer

Patient expresses suicidal ide

Question 9

Research findings are consistent in showing that Seasonal Affective Disorder is caused by melatonin dysregulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Freud's concept of imagined loss posits that predisposed individuals develop unconsciously interpret other types of events as severe loss events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a number of comparative studies, interpersonal therapy has been shown to be more effective than antidepressant medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Bipolar __________ disorder, there are at least one hypomanic episode and one or more depressive episode.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  3 
C)  1 
D)  2 
E)  5 
A)  4 
B)  3 
C)  1 
D)  2 
E)  5

Question 13

Relative to other disorders, _______ is rare.

Accepted Answer

A)  unipolar mania 
B)  bipolar mood disorder 
C)  unipolar mood disorder 
D)  major depressive disorder 
E)  dysthymic disorder 
A)  unipolar mania 
B)  bipolar mood disorder 
C)  unipolar mood disorder 
D)  major depressive disorder 
E)  dysthymic disorder

Question 14

Clara moves very quickly in and out of depressive and manic episodes, commonly having 5 or more episodes of mania and depression in one year. Of the following disorders, which is Clara most likely suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar 1 disorder 
B)  rapid cycling bipolar disorder 
C)  major depression 
D)  bipolar 2 disorder 
E)  cyclothymia 
A)  bipolar 1 disorder 
B)  rapid cycling bipolar disorder 
C)  major depression 
D)  bipolar 2 disorder 
E)  cyclothymia

Question 15

Brain imaging techniques have shown that depressed individuals have fewer

Accepted Answer

A)  5-HT receptors. 
B)  DA receptors. 
C)  NE receptors. 
D)  HTT receptors. 
E)  CRH receptors. 
A)  5-HT receptors. 
B)  DA receptors. 
C)  NE receptors. 
D)  HTT receptors. 
E)  CRH receptors.

Question 16

A manic episode must be at least one week long, and does not typically last much longer than this.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Canadian psychodynamic theorist Sidney Blatt discusses two personality patterns: _____________ and ______________ which have been shown to be predictors of depression in the face of stress.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependency and self-criticism 
B)  aggression-hostility; obsessionality 
C)  pessimism; listlessness 
D)  brooding; critical / blaming 
E)  gloominess; listlessness 
A)  dependency and self-criticism 
B)  aggression-hostility; obsessionality 
C)  pessimism; listlessness 
D)  brooding; critical / blaming 
E)  gloominess; listlessness

Question 18

The Canadian Psychiatric Association currently recommends ________ as the first-line treatment for SAD.

Accepted Answer

A)  lithium 
B)  ECT 
C)  TMS 
D)  light therapy 
E)  SSRI's 
A)  lithium 
B)  ECT 
C)  TMS 
D)  light therapy 
E)  SSRI's

Question 19

The exact mechanism by which transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) produces its beneficial results is largely unknown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is estimated that for every completed suicide, there are __________ suicide attempts.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-7 
B)  18-20 
C)  12-15 
D)  2-3 
E)  8-10 
A)  5-7 
B)  18-20 
C)  12-15 
D)  2-3 
E)  8-10

After an argument, Jane continues to ask her husband if he still loves her. This is an example of

It is estimated that about __________% of Canadians suffer from depression.

An experimental procedure that uses magnetic fields to alter brain activity is called

Nearly _____ percent of people with major depression have suffered at least one severe loss event prior to onset of their depression.

The prevalence of seasonal affective disorder is greater where there

The incidence of MDD among ________ is growing faster than in any other age group.

Smaller hippocampal volume in depressed individuals has been linked to

Describe the algorithm for evaluation of patients with suicidal ideation that may lead to hospitalization.

Research findings are consistent in showing that Seasonal Affective Disorder is caused by melatonin dysregulation.

Freud's concept of imagined loss posits that predisposed individuals develop unconsciously interpret other types of events as severe loss events.

In a number of comparative studies, interpersonal therapy has been shown to be more effective than antidepressant medication.

In Bipolar __________ disorder, there are at least one hypomanic episode and one or more depressive episode.

Relative to other disorders, _______ is rare.

Clara moves very quickly in and out of depressive and manic episodes, commonly having 5 or more episodes of mania and depression in one year. Of the following disorders, which is Clara most likely suffering from?

Brain imaging techniques have shown that depressed individuals have fewer

A manic episode must be at least one week long, and does not typically last much longer than this.

Canadian psychodynamic theorist Sidney Blatt discusses two personality patterns: _ and __ which have been shown to be predictors of depression in the face of stress.

The Canadian Psychiatric Association currently recommends ________ as the first-line treatment for SAD.

The exact mechanism by which transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) produces its beneficial results is largely unknown.

It is estimated that for every completed suicide, there are __________ suicide attempts.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

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Exam 8: Mood Disorders and Suicide

After an argument, Jane continues to ask her husband if he still loves her. This is an example of

It is estimated that about __________% of Canadians suffer from depression.

An experimental procedure that uses magnetic fields to alter brain activity is called

Nearly _____ percent of people with major depression have suffered at least one severe loss event prior to onset of their depression.

The prevalence of seasonal affective disorder is greater where there

The incidence of MDD among ________ is growing faster than in any other age group.

Smaller hippocampal volume in depressed individuals has been linked to

Describe the algorithm for evaluation of patients with suicidal ideation that may lead to hospitalization.

Research findings are consistent in showing that Seasonal Affective Disorder is caused by melatonin dysregulation.

Freud's concept of imagined loss posits that predisposed individuals develop unconsciously interpret other types of events as severe loss events.

In a number of comparative studies, interpersonal therapy has been shown to be more effective than antidepressant medication.

In Bipolar __________ disorder, there are at least one hypomanic episode and one or more depressive episode.

Relative to other disorders, _______ is rare.

Clara moves very quickly in and out of depressive and manic episodes, commonly having 5 or more episodes of mania and depression in one year. Of the following disorders, which is Clara most likely suffering from?

Brain imaging techniques have shown that depressed individuals have fewer

A manic episode must be at least one week long, and does not typically last much longer than this.

Canadian psychodynamic theorist Sidney Blatt discusses two personality patterns: _____________ and ______________ which have been shown to be predictors of depression in the face of stress.

The Canadian Psychiatric Association currently recommends ________ as the first-line treatment for SAD.

The exact mechanism by which transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) produces its beneficial results is largely unknown.

It is estimated that for every completed suicide, there are __________ suicide attempts.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Canadian psychodynamic theorist Sidney Blatt discusses two personality patterns: _ and __ which have been shown to be predictors of depression in the face of stress.