Question 1

The rate of suicide deaths peaks during which part of the lifespan before leveling off?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ages 11-19 
B)  Ages 26-32 
C)  Ages 45-55 
D)  Ages 65-80 
A)  Ages 11-19 
B)  Ages 26-32 
C)  Ages 45-55 
D)  Ages 65-80

Question 2

Selective abstraction is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  a tendency to think in extremes. 
B)  a tendency to jump to conclusions based on little or no evidence. 
C)  part of Beck's cognitive triad. 
D)  a tendency to focus on one negative detail of a situation while ignoring other aspects. 
A)  a tendency to think in extremes. 
B)  a tendency to jump to conclusions based on little or no evidence. 
C)  part of Beck's cognitive triad. 
D)  a tendency to focus on one negative detail of a situation while ignoring other aspects.

Question 3

Efforts to find the gene or genes that underlie bipolar disorder suggest that ________

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple genes are involved. 
B)  the underlying gene is on the Y chromosome. 
C)  the underlying gene is on the X chromosome. 
D)  there is a genetic basis for bipolar disorder, but not for cyclothymia. 
A)  multiple genes are involved. 
B)  the underlying gene is on the Y chromosome. 
C)  the underlying gene is on the X chromosome. 
D)  there is a genetic basis for bipolar disorder, but not for cyclothymia.

Question 4

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neither unipolar nor bipolar disorder have a strong genetic contribution. 
B)  Unipolar and bipolar disorders have an equally strong genetic contribution. 
C)  Unipolar disorder is more strongly inherited than bipolar disorder. 
D)  Bipolar disorder is more strongly inherited than unipolar disorder. 
A)  Neither unipolar nor bipolar disorder have a strong genetic contribution. 
B)  Unipolar and bipolar disorders have an equally strong genetic contribution. 
C)  Unipolar disorder is more strongly inherited than bipolar disorder. 
D)  Bipolar disorder is more strongly inherited than unipolar disorder.

Question 5

Angela has had several periods of extremely "up" moods. They last for a couple of weeks and she has gotten into trouble several times. During those times she doesn't sleep, spends way too much money, gets involved in bad business decisions, talks quickly and thinks even more quickly, and believes she can do anything. The best diagnosis for Angela is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  manic disorder. 
B)  bipolar II disorder. 
C)  bipolar I disorder. 
D)  cyclothymic disorder. 
A)  manic disorder. 
B)  bipolar II disorder. 
C)  bipolar I disorder. 
D)  cyclothymic disorder.

Question 6

Childhood suicide _________

Accepted Answer

A)  is very rare. 
B)  has been declining since the early 1950s. 
C)  is the third most common cause of death in the United States for 15 to19 year-olds 
D)  has been increasing since the early 1950s. 
A)  is very rare. 
B)  has been declining since the early 1950s. 
C)  is the third most common cause of death in the United States for 15 to19 year-olds 
D)  has been increasing since the early 1950s.

Question 7

A relationship between depression and marital dissatisfaction ________

Accepted Answer

A)  has yet to be established. 
B)  only exists due to the submissive behavior of depressed wives. 
C)  is only seen when depression leads to substance abuse. 
D)  is well-established. 
A)  has yet to be established. 
B)  only exists due to the submissive behavior of depressed wives. 
C)  is only seen when depression leads to substance abuse. 
D)  is well-established.

Question 8

Which of the following would eliminate a potential diagnosis of cyclothymia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gil had been showing both hypomanic and depressed symptoms for over three years. 
B)  Carol was absolutely convinced that her mother wanted to kill her, although there was no evidence for this. 
C)  Bob's most recent hypomanic episode lasted 3 days. 
D)  Between her more recent episodes, Carla functioned quite well for 3 weeks. 
A)  Gil had been showing both hypomanic and depressed symptoms for over three years. 
B)  Carol was absolutely convinced that her mother wanted to kill her, although there was no evidence for this. 
C)  Bob's most recent hypomanic episode lasted 3 days. 
D)  Between her more recent episodes, Carla functioned quite well for 3 weeks.

Question 9

No matter what prisoners try to do, they cannot escape. Eventually, they become passive and depressed. This illustrates the central idea in the ________ theory of depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  attribution 
B)  depressogenic schema 
C)  learned helplessness 
D)  behavioral 
A)  attribution 
B)  depressogenic schema 
C)  learned helplessness 
D)  behavioral

Question 10

A therapist with a(n) ________ orientation would emphasize the depressed person's need to improve his or her social skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  cognitive 
D)  sociocultural 
A)  interpersonal 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  cognitive 
D)  sociocultural

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the monoamine hypothesis of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternative theories have replaced this theory. 
B)  It has not been replaced by a compelling alternative. 
C)  This theory remains the standard of current and accurate information. 
D)  This theory has been continuously updated to meet current research. 
A)  Alternative theories have replaced this theory. 
B)  It has not been replaced by a compelling alternative. 
C)  This theory remains the standard of current and accurate information. 
D)  This theory has been continuously updated to meet current research.

Question 12

"Postpartum blues" are _________

Accepted Answer

A)  a serious disorder. 
B)  common, usually brief, and not a disorder. 
C)  a subtype of Major Depressive Disorder. 
D)  serious, brief, and a type of unipolar depression. 
A)  a serious disorder. 
B)  common, usually brief, and not a disorder. 
C)  a subtype of Major Depressive Disorder. 
D)  serious, brief, and a type of unipolar depression.

Question 13

Carleen comes to therapy because she is feeling sad. Carleen says she has often had periods of extreme sadness in the past and they typically last between 6 and 8 months. During those times she overeats, has trouble sleeping, feels exhausted all the time, and thinks a lot about dying. At other times, however, Carleen says she feels wonderful. During those times, which last about a week, she gets a lot done, feels as if she could do anything, talks a lot and quickly, and doesn't sleep but doesn't feel tired. Carleen says her "up" times are great and have never caused her any trouble. Carleen's most likely diagnosis is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder. 
B)  persistent depressive disorder. 
C)  bipolar I. 
D)  bipolar II. 
A)  major depressive disorder. 
B)  persistent depressive disorder. 
C)  bipolar I. 
D)  bipolar II.

Question 14

Generally speaking ________ are more likely to attempt suicide and ____________ are more likely to complete suicide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generally speaking ________ are more likely to...

Question 15

Christine just found out that she did poorly on a test. Which of the following reactions would suggest a cognitive diathesis for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  I'll do better next time. 
B)  I'll never understand this. 
C)  Why didn't I study more? 
D)  That test was way too hard. 
A)  I'll do better next time. 
B)  I'll never understand this. 
C)  Why didn't I study more? 
D)  That test was way too hard.

Question 16

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most first-time episodes of depression are preceded by a very stressful life event. 
B)  Both first-time and recurrent episodes of depression are usually preceded by a very stressful life event. 
C)  Even mildly stressful events are associated with the onset of episodes of depression. 
D)  Mildly stressful events are only associated with the onset of first-time depression, not with recurrent episodes. 
A)  Most first-time episodes of depression are preceded by a very stressful life event. 
B)  Both first-time and recurrent episodes of depression are usually preceded by a very stressful life event. 
C)  Even mildly stressful events are associated with the onset of episodes of depression. 
D)  Mildly stressful events are only associated with the onset of first-time depression, not with recurrent episodes.

Question 17

Depression during adolescence _________

Accepted Answer

A)  is much rarer than during childhood. 
B)  has little effect on adult functioning. 
C)  can affect a person into young adulthood. 
D)  is decreasing in prevalence. 
A)  is much rarer than during childhood. 
B)  has little effect on adult functioning. 
C)  can affect a person into young adulthood. 
D)  is decreasing in prevalence.

Question 18

One criteria for diagnosing major depressive disorder is that _________

Accepted Answer

A)  the episode can be associated with the side effects of certain medications. 
B)  there has never been a manic or hypomanic episode. 
C)  it lasts less than two weeks. 
D)  schizophrenia is diagnosed as a comorbid condition. 
A)  the episode can be associated with the side effects of certain medications. 
B)  there has never been a manic or hypomanic episode. 
C)  it lasts less than two weeks. 
D)  schizophrenia is diagnosed as a comorbid condition.

Question 19

Diane's treatment for depression included training in meditation techniques that helped her become aware of her unwanted negative thoughts and to accept them as just thoughts. She was undergoing _________

Accepted Answer

A)  mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. 
B)  psychodynamic therapy. 
C)  behavioral activation therapy. 
D)  transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
A)  mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. 
B)  psychodynamic therapy. 
C)  behavioral activation therapy. 
D)  transcranial magnetic stimulation.

Question 20

The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that ________

Accepted Answer

A)  this is a not a real form of depression as any response to light is merely a placebo effect. 
B)  this form of depression is produced by a malfunctioning biological clock that needs resetting. 
C)  changes in circadian rhythms underlie most forms of depression. 
D)  seasonal affective disorder is a unique entity that should not be categorized with other forms of unipolar depression. 
A)  this is a not a real form of depression as any response to light is merely a placebo effect. 
B)  this form of depression is produced by a malfunctioning biological clock that needs resetting. 
C)  changes in circadian rhythms underlie most forms of depression. 
D)  seasonal affective disorder is a unique entity that should not be categorized with other forms of unipolar depression.

The rate of suicide deaths peaks during which part of the lifespan before leveling off?

Selective abstraction is ________

Efforts to find the gene or genes that underlie bipolar disorder suggest that ________

Which of the following is true?

Childhood suicide _________

A relationship between depression and marital dissatisfaction ________

Which of the following would eliminate a potential diagnosis of cyclothymia?

No matter what prisoners try to do, they cannot escape. Eventually, they become passive and depressed. This illustrates the central idea in the ________ theory of depression.

A therapist with a(n) ________ orientation would emphasize the depressed person's need to improve his or her social skills.

Which of the following is true about the monoamine hypothesis of depression?

"Postpartum blues" are _________

Generally speaking are more likely to attempt suicide and ____ are more likely to complete suicide.

Christine just found out that she did poorly on a test. Which of the following reactions would suggest a cognitive diathesis for depression?

Which of the following is true?

Depression during adolescence _________

One criteria for diagnosing major depressive disorder is that _________

Diane's treatment for depression included training in meditation techniques that helped her become aware of her unwanted negative thoughts and to accept them as just thoughts. She was undergoing _________

The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that ________

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Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

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Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

The rate of suicide deaths peaks during which part of the lifespan before leveling off?

Selective abstraction is ________

Efforts to find the gene or genes that underlie bipolar disorder suggest that ________

Which of the following is true?

Childhood suicide _________

A relationship between depression and marital dissatisfaction ________

Which of the following would eliminate a potential diagnosis of cyclothymia?

No matter what prisoners try to do, they cannot escape. Eventually, they become passive and depressed. This illustrates the central idea in the ________ theory of depression.

A therapist with a(n) ________ orientation would emphasize the depressed person's need to improve his or her social skills.

Which of the following is true about the monoamine hypothesis of depression?

"Postpartum blues" are _________

Generally speaking ________ are more likely to attempt suicide and ____________ are more likely to complete suicide.

Christine just found out that she did poorly on a test. Which of the following reactions would suggest a cognitive diathesis for depression?

Which of the following is true?

Depression during adolescence _________

One criteria for diagnosing major depressive disorder is that _________

Diane's treatment for depression included training in meditation techniques that helped her become aware of her unwanted negative thoughts and to accept them as just thoughts. She was undergoing _________

The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that ________

Abnormal Psychology: Overview and Research Approaches

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic, Anxiety, Obsessions, and Their Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Psychological Treatment

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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Generally speaking are more likely to attempt suicide and ____ are more likely to complete suicide.