Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 cognitive distortions related to depression described by Burns?

Accepted Answer

A) undergeneralization 
B) mental filter 
C) jumping to conclusions 
D) should statements 
A) undergeneralization 
B) mental filter 
C) jumping to conclusions 
D) should statements

Question 2

Jaden believes that she will never succeed and that no matter what she does,she will never be happy.Beck would describe this as a __________.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive concept 
B) ego mapping 
C) ego schema 
D) cognitive schema 
A) cognitive concept 
B) ego mapping 
C) ego schema 
D) cognitive schema

Question 3

A few small-scale studies indicate that St.John's wort is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ineffective at treating mild to moderate depression 
B) highly toxic at the levels needed to treat mild to moderate depression 
C) effective at treating mild to moderate depression but has significantly negative side effects 
D) effective at treating mild to moderate depression,with few side effects 
A) ineffective at treating mild to moderate depression 
B) highly toxic at the levels needed to treat mild to moderate depression 
C) effective at treating mild to moderate depression but has significantly negative side effects 
D) effective at treating mild to moderate depression,with few side effects

Question 4

Peter Lewinsohn suggested that depression may result when a person's behaviour receives _______ from the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) conflicting information 
B) too much reinforcement 
C) too little reinforcement 
D) too much punishment 
A) conflicting information 
B) too much reinforcement 
C) too little reinforcement 
D) too much punishment

Question 5

Internal attributions for negative events are linked to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) stable attributions 
B) lower self-esteem 
C) negative thinking 
D) global factors 
A) stable attributions 
B) lower self-esteem 
C) negative thinking 
D) global factors

Question 6

Alex has severe mood swings,from extreme elation and hyperactivity to major depression.One moment he feels like he's on top of the world,the next moment he feels suicidal.He is probably suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

A) major depressive disorder 
B) cyclothymic disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) persistent depressive disorder 
A) major depressive disorder 
B) cyclothymic disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) persistent depressive disorder

Question 7

The "cognitive triad of depression" is a concept pioneered by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Wolpe 
B) Lazarus 
C) Ellis 
D) Beck 
A) Wolpe 
B) Lazarus 
C) Ellis 
D) Beck

Question 8

Anne had a baby about 10 months ago.Ever since,she has had a poor appetite,been unable to sleep (even when the baby wasn't waking her),had poor self-esteem,and been unable to concentrate for any length of time.She is most likely suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

A) postpartum blues 
B) postpartum psychosis 
C) cyclothymic disorder 
D) postpartum depression 
A) postpartum blues 
B) postpartum psychosis 
C) cyclothymic disorder 
D) postpartum depression

Question 9

Bipolar I disorder affects about ________ % of the adult population.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 8 
D) 2 . 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 8 
D) 2 .

Question 10

The average duration for an episode of persistent depressive disorder is about ________.

Accepted Answer

A) several days 
B) several weeks 
C) several months 
D) several years 
A) several days 
B) several weeks 
C) several months 
D) several years

Question 11

Discuss the use of lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

Lithium is a commonly used medication in

Question 12

Once people decide to commit suicide,they may seem to be suddenly at peace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cognitive theorists argue that depression results from ________.

Accepted Answer

A) anger turned inward 
B) imbalanced social interactions 
C) negative beliefs about oneself 
D) a life lacking in purpose and meaning 
A) anger turned inward 
B) imbalanced social interactions 
C) negative beliefs about oneself 
D) a life lacking in purpose and meaning

Question 14

Among people with cyclothymic disorder,few if any periods of normal mood last for more than a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) day or two 
B) week or two 
C) month or two 
D) year or two 
A) day or two 
B) week or two 
C) month or two 
D) year or two

Question 15

Cognitive therapists assist clients in connecting thought patterns to negative moods by having them monitor the _______________they experience throughout the day by means of a thought diary or daily record.

Accepted Answer

A) thoughts 
B) negative thoughts 
C) automatic negative thoughts 
D) automatic thoughts 
A) thoughts 
B) negative thoughts 
C) automatic negative thoughts 
D) automatic thoughts

Question 16

Disorders such as Persistent Depressive Disorder and cyclothymia are ________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) factitious 
B) delusional 
C) impulse control 
D) mood 
A) factitious 
B) delusional 
C) impulse control 
D) mood

Question 17

According to classic psychodynamic theorists,suicide represents a reaction to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) negative outcome expectancies 
B) the perception that life has become meaningless,dull,empty,and hopeless 
C) anger,which has reached the point of murderous rage,turned inward 
D) the effects of stress,seeing no viable solution to unavoidable problems,and prolonged depression 
A) negative outcome expectancies 
B) the perception that life has become meaningless,dull,empty,and hopeless 
C) anger,which has reached the point of murderous rage,turned inward 
D) the effects of stress,seeing no viable solution to unavoidable problems,and prolonged depression

Question 18

In severe case of bipolar disorder,people may experience disorders of thinking similar to those of people with ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) panic disorder 
B) schizophrenia 
C) anxiety 
D) phobias 
A) panic disorder 
B) schizophrenia 
C) anxiety 
D) phobias

Question 19

Twin studies suggest there are genetic factors that influence risk of suicidal behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Unemployed people are at highest risk for developing which of the following mood disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) cyclothymic disorder 
B) persistent depressive disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) major depressive disorder 
A) cyclothymic disorder 
B) persistent depressive disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) major depressive disorder

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 cognitive distortions related to depression described by Burns?

Jaden believes that she will never succeed and that no matter what she does,she will never be happy.Beck would describe this as a __________.

A few small-scale studies indicate that St.John's wort is ________.

Peter Lewinsohn suggested that depression may result when a person's behaviour receives _______ from the environment.

Internal attributions for negative events are linked to __________.

Alex has severe mood swings,from extreme elation and hyperactivity to major depression.One moment he feels like he's on top of the world,the next moment he feels suicidal.He is probably suffering from ________.

The "cognitive triad of depression" is a concept pioneered by ________.

Anne had a baby about 10 months ago.Ever since,she has had a poor appetite,been unable to sleep (even when the baby wasn't waking her),had poor self-esteem,and been unable to concentrate for any length of time.She is most likely suffering from ________.

Bipolar I disorder affects about ________ % of the adult population.

The average duration for an episode of persistent depressive disorder is about ________.

Discuss the use of lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Once people decide to commit suicide,they may seem to be suddenly at peace.

Cognitive theorists argue that depression results from ________.

Among people with cyclothymic disorder,few if any periods of normal mood last for more than a ________.

Cognitive therapists assist clients in connecting thought patterns to negative moods by having them monitor the _______________they experience throughout the day by means of a thought diary or daily record.

Disorders such as Persistent Depressive Disorder and cyclothymia are ________ disorders.

According to classic psychodynamic theorists,suicide represents a reaction to ________.

In severe case of bipolar disorder,people may experience disorders of thinking similar to those of people with ___________.

Twin studies suggest there are genetic factors that influence risk of suicidal behaviour.

Unemployed people are at highest risk for developing which of the following mood disorders?

What Is Abnormal Psychology

Assessment, classification, and Treatment of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma-And Stressor-Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Personality

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Gender Dysphoria,paraphilic Disorders,and Sexual Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

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Exam 4: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 cognitive distortions related to depression described by Burns?

Jaden believes that she will never succeed and that no matter what she does,she will never be happy.Beck would describe this as a __________.

A few small-scale studies indicate that St.John's wort is ________.

Peter Lewinsohn suggested that depression may result when a person's behaviour receives _______ from the environment.

Internal attributions for negative events are linked to __________.

Alex has severe mood swings,from extreme elation and hyperactivity to major depression.One moment he feels like he's on top of the world,the next moment he feels suicidal.He is probably suffering from ________.

The "cognitive triad of depression" is a concept pioneered by ________.

Anne had a baby about 10 months ago.Ever since,she has had a poor appetite,been unable to sleep (even when the baby wasn't waking her),had poor self-esteem,and been unable to concentrate for any length of time.She is most likely suffering from ________.

Bipolar I disorder affects about ________ % of the adult population.

The average duration for an episode of persistent depressive disorder is about ________.

Discuss the use of lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Once people decide to commit suicide,they may seem to be suddenly at peace.

Cognitive theorists argue that depression results from ________.

Among people with cyclothymic disorder,few if any periods of normal mood last for more than a ________.

Cognitive therapists assist clients in connecting thought patterns to negative moods by having them monitor the _______________they experience throughout the day by means of a thought diary or daily record.

Disorders such as Persistent Depressive Disorder and cyclothymia are ________ disorders.

According to classic psychodynamic theorists,suicide represents a reaction to ________.

In severe case of bipolar disorder,people may experience disorders of thinking similar to those of people with ___________.

Twin studies suggest there are genetic factors that influence risk of suicidal behaviour.

Unemployed people are at highest risk for developing which of the following mood disorders?

What Is Abnormal Psychology

Assessment, classification, and Treatment of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma-And Stressor-Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Personality

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Gender Dysphoria,paraphilic Disorders,and Sexual Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Abnormal Behaviour Across the Lifespan

Filters