Question 1

Describe the genetic factors and psychosocial factors involved in depression.

Accepted Answer

Depression is a complex and multifaceted

Question 2

Why should typical neuroleptics be allowed to remain available to patients with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health insurance covers them. 
B)  There are other less expensive drugs that are much more effective. 
C)  A significant portion of those patients receiving it show good improvement. 
D)  Up to 90% of patients who receive the drug are cured of schizophrenia. 
A)  Health insurance covers them. 
B)  There are other less expensive drugs that are much more effective. 
C)  A significant portion of those patients receiving it show good improvement. 
D)  Up to 90% of patients who receive the drug are cured of schizophrenia.

Question 3

If you were to investigate the case studies of a number of people with dissociative identity disorder,you would probably find that these people:

Accepted Answer

A)  usually demonstrate personalities that are very different from each other 
B)  usually demonstrate only two personalities 
C)  are very aware at all times of the various personalities they have 
D)  often demonstrate personalities that all have a common trait, such as religious fervor 
A)  usually demonstrate personalities that are very different from each other 
B)  usually demonstrate only two personalities 
C)  are very aware at all times of the various personalities they have 
D)  often demonstrate personalities that all have a common trait, such as religious fervor

Question 4

In comparison to typical narcoleptics,atypical narcoleptics are usually considered more effective in reducing negative symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Jack feels discomfort in developing close relationships and is somewhat odd in his behavior.If Jack has a mental disorder,it would probably be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia 
B)  agoraphobia 
C)  bipolar I disorder 
D)  schizotypal personality disorder 
A)  schizophrenia 
B)  agoraphobia 
C)  bipolar I disorder 
D)  schizotypal personality disorder

Question 6

Delusions,hallucinations,disorganized speech,disorganized behavior,and decreased emotional expression characterize:

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia 
B)  depression 
C)  somatoform disorders 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder 
A)  schizophrenia 
B)  depression 
C)  somatoform disorders 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder

Question 7

People with antisocial personality disorder show no signs of remorse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Schizophrenia involves fluctuations of depression and mania.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Bonnie,who is severely depressed,is scheduled to receive ECT.If hers is similar to typical cases that call for the use of ECT,how many sessions per week can she expect?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  seven 
A)  one 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  seven

Question 10

Why is there interest in the role psychosocial factors play in mood disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most federal research money is targeted for the study of psychosocial causes of mental disorders. 
B)  Studies have thoroughly concluded that biology only plays a very minor role. 
C)  Psychosocial factors interact with biological factors to create a predisposition for developing mood disorders. 
D)  A great majority of bipolar patients do not respond at all to drug treatment. 
A)  Most federal research money is targeted for the study of psychosocial causes of mental disorders. 
B)  Studies have thoroughly concluded that biology only plays a very minor role. 
C)  Psychosocial factors interact with biological factors to create a predisposition for developing mood disorders. 
D)  A great majority of bipolar patients do not respond at all to drug treatment.

Question 11

Some drugs may be effective in reducing aggressive behaviors in patients with antisocial personality disorder.These drugs:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease levels of dopamine 
B)  raise levels of dopamine 
C)  decrease levels of serotonin 
D)  raise levels of serotonin 
A)  decrease levels of dopamine 
B)  raise levels of dopamine 
C)  decrease levels of serotonin 
D)  raise levels of serotonin

Question 12

The best predictor of a recovery from schizophrenia is the patient's:

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  level of social support 
C)  age 
D)  symptoms 
A)  gender 
B)  level of social support 
C)  age 
D)  symptoms

Question 13

Antisocial personality disorder tends to be very responsive to treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Monoamines are neurotransmitters involved in mood disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What disorder consists of fluctuations between episodes of depression and mania?

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar II disorder 
B)  major depression 
C)  dysthymia 
D)  bipolar I disorder 
A)  bipolar II disorder 
B)  major depression 
C)  dysthymia 
D)  bipolar I disorder

Question 16

What occurred when researchers electrically stimulated the brain of depressed people who did not benefit from drugs or electroconvulsive therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their depression became more intense. 
B)  Their mood improved, but depressive thinking increased. 
C)  There was reduced activity in the anterior cingulate cortex. 
D)  They became more suicidal. 
A)  Their depression became more intense. 
B)  Their mood improved, but depressive thinking increased. 
C)  There was reduced activity in the anterior cingulate cortex. 
D)  They became more suicidal.

Question 17

A ____ refers to an identifiable gene or number of genes or a specific segment of a chromosome that is directly linked to some trait or disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  diathesis marker 
B)  predisposition 
C)  genetic marker 
D)  genetic landmark 
A)  diathesis marker 
B)  predisposition 
C)  genetic marker 
D)  genetic landmark

Question 18

If one member of a pair of identical twins develops schizophrenia,the other member has about a ____ chance of also developing the disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-17% 
B)  29-33% 
C)  48-83% 
D)  100% 
A)  10-17% 
B)  29-33% 
C)  48-83% 
D)  100%

Question 19

Many patients with bipolar disorder stop taking their medication,which can lead to a re-emergence of their symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Electroconvulsive therapy has been effective in ____ of depressed patients.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-25% 
B)  30-35% 
C)  40-50% 
D)  70-90% 
A)  10-25% 
B)  30-35% 
C)  40-50% 
D)  70-90%

Exam 23: Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

Describe the genetic factors and psychosocial factors involved in depression.

Why should typical neuroleptics be allowed to remain available to patients with schizophrenia?

If you were to investigate the case studies of a number of people with dissociative identity disorder,you would probably find that these people:

In comparison to typical narcoleptics,atypical narcoleptics are usually considered more effective in reducing negative symptoms.

Jack feels discomfort in developing close relationships and is somewhat odd in his behavior.If Jack has a mental disorder,it would probably be classified as:

Delusions,hallucinations,disorganized speech,disorganized behavior,and decreased emotional expression characterize:

People with antisocial personality disorder show no signs of remorse.

Schizophrenia involves fluctuations of depression and mania.

Bonnie,who is severely depressed,is scheduled to receive ECT.If hers is similar to typical cases that call for the use of ECT,how many sessions per week can she expect?

Why is there interest in the role psychosocial factors play in mood disorders?

Some drugs may be effective in reducing aggressive behaviors in patients with antisocial personality disorder.These drugs:

The best predictor of a recovery from schizophrenia is the patient's:

Antisocial personality disorder tends to be very responsive to treatment.

Monoamines are neurotransmitters involved in mood disorders.

What disorder consists of fluctuations between episodes of depression and mania?

What occurred when researchers electrically stimulated the brain of depressed people who did not benefit from drugs or electroconvulsive therapy?

A ____ refers to an identifiable gene or number of genes or a specific segment of a chromosome that is directly linked to some trait or disease.

If one member of a pair of identical twins develops schizophrenia,the other member has about a ____ chance of also developing the disorder.

Many patients with bipolar disorder stop taking their medication,which can lead to a re-emergence of their symptoms.

Electroconvulsive therapy has been effective in ____ of depressed patients.

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