Question 1

As compared to non-depressed people, depressed individuals ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  have greater unpleasant events 
B)  react worse to unpleasant events 
C)  have fewer pleasant experiences 
D)  react more to pleasant experiences 
A)  have greater unpleasant events 
B)  react worse to unpleasant events 
C)  have fewer pleasant experiences 
D)  react more to pleasant experiences

Question 2

Which drug is used in the treatment of opiate addiction and has the advantage of producing a long-lasting effect so that the person visits a clinic three times a week instead of daily?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antabuse 
B)  Naloxone 
C)  LAAM 
D)  Methodone 
A)  Antabuse 
B)  Naloxone 
C)  LAAM 
D)  Methodone

Question 3

Most antipsychotic drugs work by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the release of acetylcholine 
B)  decreasing the reuptake of serotonin 
C)  increasing the synthesis of norepinephrine 
D)  blocking dopamine receptors 
A)  increasing the release of acetylcholine 
B)  decreasing the reuptake of serotonin 
C)  increasing the synthesis of norepinephrine 
D)  blocking dopamine receptors

Question 4

All things considered, the atypical antipsychotics ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are far more cost-effective than the older drugs 
B)  do not improve overall quality of life more than older drugs 
C)  are preferable because they have, at most, only mild side-effects 
D)  have a much higher risk of movement disorders 
A)  are far more cost-effective than the older drugs 
B)  do not improve overall quality of life more than older drugs 
C)  are preferable because they have, at most, only mild side-effects 
D)  have a much higher risk of movement disorders

Question 5

With respect to drug effects, "efficacy" means the tendency of a drug to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  have inhibitory effects 
B)  have excitatory effects 
C)  attach to a receptor 
D)  activate a receptor 
A)  have inhibitory effects 
B)  have excitatory effects 
C)  attach to a receptor 
D)  activate a receptor

Question 6

The amino acid, glycine, provides a possible co-treatment for schizophrenia because it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  can be chemically converted into dopamine 
B)  increases the effectiveness of glutamate 
C)  decreases the effectiveness of glutamate 
D)  increases the growth and division of glia cells 
A)  can be chemically converted into dopamine 
B)  increases the effectiveness of glutamate 
C)  decreases the effectiveness of glutamate 
D)  increases the growth and division of glia cells

Question 7

Where is seasonal affective disorder most common?

Accepted Answer

A)  In large cities 
B)  In small towns and rural areas 
C)  In tropical areas 
D)  Near the poles 
A)  In large cities 
B)  In small towns and rural areas 
C)  In tropical areas 
D)  Near the poles

Question 8

Barrett has schizophrenia. What cognitive symptoms might he experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weak emotional expressions 
B)  Hallucinations 
C)  Delusions 
D)  Trouble maintaining and focusing attention 
A)  Weak emotional expressions 
B)  Hallucinations 
C)  Delusions 
D)  Trouble maintaining and focusing attention

Question 9

Briefly describe the four major categories of antidepressant drugs

Accepted Answer

Antidepressant drugs fall into several c

Question 10

The most common side effect of electroconvulsive shock therapy is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dry mouth and blurred vision 
B)  damage to the frontal lobes 
C)  memory loss 
D)  high probability of broken bones during the treatment 
A)  dry mouth and blurred vision 
B)  damage to the frontal lobes 
C)  memory loss 
D)  high probability of broken bones during the treatment

Question 11

Zakoria has been diagnosed with ____ and was given ____ as a treatment option.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia; lithium 
B)  schizophrenia; LSD 
C)  bipolar disorder; lithium 
D)  bipolar disorder; neuroleptics 
A)  schizophrenia; lithium 
B)  schizophrenia; LSD 
C)  bipolar disorder; lithium 
D)  bipolar disorder; neuroleptics

Question 12

It is possible for Mayola to experience a release of dopamine into her nucleus accumbens just by thinking about things that make her really happy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The symptoms of tardive dyskinesia are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterograde and retrograde amnesia 
B)  tremors and other involuntary movements 
C)  outbursts of unprovoked violent behavior 
D)  attacks of anxiety that prevent active behavior 
A)  anterograde and retrograde amnesia 
B)  tremors and other involuntary movements 
C)  outbursts of unprovoked violent behavior 
D)  attacks of anxiety that prevent active behavior

Question 14

Discuss important aspects of prenatal environments that may influence autism.

Accepted Answer

Prenatal environment can also contribute

Question 15

Define major depression.

Accepted Answer

Everyone has times of feeling discourage

Question 16

Which category of antidepressant drugs operates by blocking the transporter proteins that reabsorb serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine into the presynaptic neuron after their release?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tricyclics 
B)  MAOIs 
C)  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 
D)  Atypical antidepressants 
A)  Tricyclics 
B)  MAOIs 
C)  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 
D)  Atypical antidepressants

Question 17

What is one of the best treatments for seasonal affective disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bright light 
B)  Electroconvulsive shock therapy 
C)  Adrenal hormones 
D)  Dietary changes 
A)  Bright light 
B)  Electroconvulsive shock therapy 
C)  Adrenal hormones 
D)  Dietary changes

Question 18

A drug that is able to block the effects of a neurotransmitter is called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  agonist 
B)  antagonist 
C)  depressant 
D)  stimulant 
A)  agonist 
B)  antagonist 
C)  depressant 
D)  stimulant

Question 19

Describe the difference between positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and give some examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Positive symptoms include manifest behav

Question 20

Researchers have had trouble replicating studies that found a particular gene linked to schizophrenia. According to one recent hypothesis, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  genes in fact have nothing to do with schizophrenia 
B)  the same genes responsible for schizophrenia also produce Huntington's disease 
C)  spontaneous mutations in any of hundreds of genes can cause schizophrenia 
D)  most genetic researchers fail to examine the X and Y chromosomes 
A)  genes in fact have nothing to do with schizophrenia 
B)  the same genes responsible for schizophrenia also produce Huntington's disease 
C)  spontaneous mutations in any of hundreds of genes can cause schizophrenia 
D)  most genetic researchers fail to examine the X and Y chromosomes

As compared to non-depressed people, depressed individuals ____.

Which drug is used in the treatment of opiate addiction and has the advantage of producing a long-lasting effect so that the person visits a clinic three times a week instead of daily?

Most antipsychotic drugs work by _____.

All things considered, the atypical antipsychotics ____.

With respect to drug effects, "efficacy" means the tendency of a drug to ____.

The amino acid, glycine, provides a possible co-treatment for schizophrenia because it ____.

Where is seasonal affective disorder most common?

Barrett has schizophrenia. What cognitive symptoms might he experience?

Briefly describe the four major categories of antidepressant drugs

The most common side effect of electroconvulsive shock therapy is ____.

Zakoria has been diagnosed with and was given as a treatment option.

It is possible for Mayola to experience a release of dopamine into her nucleus accumbens just by thinking about things that make her really happy.

The symptoms of tardive dyskinesia are ____.

Discuss important aspects of prenatal environments that may influence autism.

Define major depression.

Which category of antidepressant drugs operates by blocking the transporter proteins that reabsorb serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine into the presynaptic neuron after their release?

What is one of the best treatments for seasonal affective disorder?

A drug that is able to block the effects of a neurotransmitter is called a(n) ____.

Describe the difference between positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and give some examples of each.

Researchers have had trouble replicating studies that found a particular gene linked to schizophrenia. According to one recent hypothesis, ____.

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

Learning, Memory, and Intelligence

Cognitive Functions

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Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

As compared to non-depressed people, depressed individuals ____.

Which drug is used in the treatment of opiate addiction and has the advantage of producing a long-lasting effect so that the person visits a clinic three times a week instead of daily?

Most antipsychotic drugs work by _____.

All things considered, the atypical antipsychotics ____.

With respect to drug effects, "efficacy" means the tendency of a drug to ____.

The amino acid, glycine, provides a possible co-treatment for schizophrenia because it ____.

Where is seasonal affective disorder most common?

Barrett has schizophrenia. What cognitive symptoms might he experience?

Briefly describe the four major categories of antidepressant drugs

The most common side effect of electroconvulsive shock therapy is ____.

Zakoria has been diagnosed with ____ and was given ____ as a treatment option.

It is possible for Mayola to experience a release of dopamine into her nucleus accumbens just by thinking about things that make her really happy.

The symptoms of tardive dyskinesia are ____.

Discuss important aspects of prenatal environments that may influence autism.

Define major depression.

Which category of antidepressant drugs operates by blocking the transporter proteins that reabsorb serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine into the presynaptic neuron after their release?

What is one of the best treatments for seasonal affective disorder?

A drug that is able to block the effects of a neurotransmitter is called a(n) ____.

Describe the difference between positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and give some examples of each.

Researchers have had trouble replicating studies that found a particular gene linked to schizophrenia. According to one recent hypothesis, ____.

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

Learning, Memory, and Intelligence

Cognitive Functions

Filters

Zakoria has been diagnosed with and was given as a treatment option.