Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to be seen in children who are at risk for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased left hemisphere activity 
B)  Decreased right hemisphere activity 
C)  Increased serotonin levels 
D)  Increased GABA levels 
A)  Decreased left hemisphere activity 
B)  Decreased right hemisphere activity 
C)  Increased serotonin levels 
D)  Increased GABA levels

Question 2

Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with a tricyclic antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

A)  The unpleasant side effects cause many to stop taking them. 
B)  Individuals with bipolar disorder may or may not exhibit symptoms of depression. 
C)  The drugs used to treat unipolar disorders do not alter the activity of the neurotransmitters that are affected in bipolar disorder. 
D)  The combination of antidepressants and lithium is likely to be lethal. 
A)  The unpleasant side effects cause many to stop taking them. 
B)  Individuals with bipolar disorder may or may not exhibit symptoms of depression. 
C)  The drugs used to treat unipolar disorders do not alter the activity of the neurotransmitters that are affected in bipolar disorder. 
D)  The combination of antidepressants and lithium is likely to be lethal.

Question 3

In which of the following disorders must symptoms be present for at least two years in order for a diagnosis to be made?

Accepted Answer

A)  Persistent depressive disorder 
B)  Bipolar I disorder 
C)  Major depressive disorder 
D)  Bipolar II disorder 
A)  Persistent depressive disorder 
B)  Bipolar I disorder 
C)  Major depressive disorder 
D)  Bipolar II disorder

Question 4

The main difference between a manic episode and a hypomanic episode is _________

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the person also experiences depression. 
B)  the number of symptoms the person has. 
C)  whether the person has irritable mood. 
D)  the amount of social and occupational impairment. 
A)  whether the person also experiences depression. 
B)  the number of symptoms the person has. 
C)  whether the person has irritable mood. 
D)  the amount of social and occupational impairment.

Question 5

According to research, ________ is the primary personality variable that makes a person vulnerable to depression and anxiety disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosis 
B)  neuroticism 
C)  introversion 
D)  extroversion 
A)  psychosis 
B)  neuroticism 
C)  introversion 
D)  extroversion

Question 6

What are the four phases of the grieving process?

Accepted Answer

The normal response to the loss of spous

Question 7

Kerry suffers from depression. He is experiencing delusions that his brain is deteriorating and that he is aging quickly. These delusions _________

Accepted Answer

A)  clearly suggest a diagnosis of schizophrenia. 
B)  are typical of depressive delusions because they are mood congruent. 
C)  suggest that he is suffering from a bipolar rather than a unipolar disorder. 
D)  are most likely to persist after the depression remits. 
A)  clearly suggest a diagnosis of schizophrenia. 
B)  are typical of depressive delusions because they are mood congruent. 
C)  suggest that he is suffering from a bipolar rather than a unipolar disorder. 
D)  are most likely to persist after the depression remits.

Question 8

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors _________

Accepted Answer

A)  were the first antidepressants to be developed. 
B)  are more effective than the tricyclic antidepressants. 
C)  may lead to sexual problems. 
D)  act to stabilize the mood swings of those with bipolar disorder. 
A)  were the first antidepressants to be developed. 
B)  are more effective than the tricyclic antidepressants. 
C)  may lead to sexual problems. 
D)  act to stabilize the mood swings of those with bipolar disorder.

Question 9

The presence of which of the following is a major risk factor for panic disorder, depression, and other anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neuroticism 
B)  Positive affect 
C)  Helplessness 
D)  Rumination 
A)  Neuroticism 
B)  Positive affect 
C)  Helplessness 
D)  Rumination

Question 10

Margaret has been suffering with persistent depressive disorder for several years and has sought treatment on several occasions. About one month ago, she developed more severe symptoms of depression, which have been maintained almost daily. The condition she is experiencing is best described as _________

Accepted Answer

A)  double depression. 
B)  chronic melancholia. 
C)  adjustment disorder with bipolar features. 
D)  recurring melancholic depression. 
A)  double depression. 
B)  chronic melancholia. 
C)  adjustment disorder with bipolar features. 
D)  recurring melancholic depression.

Question 11

A recurrent depressive episode _________

Accepted Answer

A)  is preceded by one or more previous episodes. 
B)  suggests that chronic major depression has developed. 
C)  typically lasts two to three weeks. 
D)  is characteristic of all forms of bipolar disorder. 
A)  is preceded by one or more previous episodes. 
B)  suggests that chronic major depression has developed. 
C)  typically lasts two to three weeks. 
D)  is characteristic of all forms of bipolar disorder.

Question 12

What are the two key moods involved in mood disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anger and depression 
B)  Sadness and anxiety 
C)  Mania and depression 
D)  Anger and mania 
A)  Anger and depression 
B)  Sadness and anxiety 
C)  Mania and depression 
D)  Anger and mania

Question 13

According to Wang, Lane, et al., what percent of people with mood disorders receive no treatment or inadequate care?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70 
A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70

Question 14

What are the warning signs of student suicide in college or university?

Accepted Answer

Marked change in mood and behavior, espe

Question 15

Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  The occurrence of two or more episodes of major depression 
B)  Unremitting symptoms for a period of at least two years 
C)  Symptoms of psychosis 
D)  The occurrence of at least one manic episode 
A)  The occurrence of two or more episodes of major depression 
B)  Unremitting symptoms for a period of at least two years 
C)  Symptoms of psychosis 
D)  The occurrence of at least one manic episode

Question 16

Cross-cultural studies of mood disorders are made difficult due to _________

Accepted Answer

A)  the variability in the prevalence of bipolar disorders. 
B)  the variability in the prevalence of unipolar disorders. 
C)  the lack of clear-cut distinctions between bipolar and unipolar disorders. 
D)  differences in diagnostic practices. 
A)  the variability in the prevalence of bipolar disorders. 
B)  the variability in the prevalence of unipolar disorders. 
C)  the lack of clear-cut distinctions between bipolar and unipolar disorders. 
D)  differences in diagnostic practices.

Question 17

Which statement about bipolar I disorder is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The depressive phase is more likely to involve psychotic features than in major depressive disorder. 
B)  The onset of bipolar symptoms are never associated with seasons of the year as they are in unipolar depression. 
C)  Single episodes of the disorder are extremely rare. 
D)  Manic and depressive phases are always separated by lengthy intervals of normal mood. 
A)  The depressive phase is more likely to involve psychotic features than in major depressive disorder. 
B)  The onset of bipolar symptoms are never associated with seasons of the year as they are in unipolar depression. 
C)  Single episodes of the disorder are extremely rare. 
D)  Manic and depressive phases are always separated by lengthy intervals of normal mood.

Question 18

How does persistent depressive disorder compare to major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptoms are much more severe than in major depressive disorder. 
B)  Symptoms change from day to day, with lots of days with normal functioning in between dysthymic episodes. 
C)  There are many more symptoms required to meet persistent depressive disorder than to meet major depressive disorder. 
D)  Symptoms are mild to moderate but last for much longer than in major depressive disorder. 
A)  Symptoms are much more severe than in major depressive disorder. 
B)  Symptoms change from day to day, with lots of days with normal functioning in between dysthymic episodes. 
C)  There are many more symptoms required to meet persistent depressive disorder than to meet major depressive disorder. 
D)  Symptoms are mild to moderate but last for much longer than in major depressive disorder.

Question 19

Behavioral activation treatment _________

Accepted Answer

A)  focuses on implementing cognitive changes. 
B)  combines pharmacotherapy and behavioral therapy. 
C)  combines interpersonal therapy and behavioral methodology. 
D)  emphasizes activity and involvement in interpersonal relationships. 
A)  focuses on implementing cognitive changes. 
B)  combines pharmacotherapy and behavioral therapy. 
C)  combines interpersonal therapy and behavioral methodology. 
D)  emphasizes activity and involvement in interpersonal relationships.

Question 20

Childhood depression ________

Accepted Answer

A)  has been clearly linked to genetic factors. 
B)  is more likely in children with a depressed parent. 
C)  has not been associated with parental depression. 
D)  can usually be causally related to marital discord. 
A)  has been clearly linked to genetic factors. 
B)  is more likely in children with a depressed parent. 
C)  has not been associated with parental depression. 
D)  can usually be causally related to marital discord.

Which of the following is most likely to be seen in children who are at risk for depression?

Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with a tricyclic antidepressant?

In which of the following disorders must symptoms be present for at least two years in order for a diagnosis to be made?

The main difference between a manic episode and a hypomanic episode is _________

According to research, ________ is the primary personality variable that makes a person vulnerable to depression and anxiety disorders.

What are the four phases of the grieving process?

Kerry suffers from depression. He is experiencing delusions that his brain is deteriorating and that he is aging quickly. These delusions _________

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors _________

The presence of which of the following is a major risk factor for panic disorder, depression, and other anxiety disorders?

A recurrent depressive episode _________

What are the two key moods involved in mood disorders?

According to Wang, Lane, et al., what percent of people with mood disorders receive no treatment or inadequate care?

What are the warning signs of student suicide in college or university?

Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder?

Cross-cultural studies of mood disorders are made difficult due to _________

Which statement about bipolar I disorder is accurate?

How does persistent depressive disorder compare to major depressive disorder?

Behavioral activation treatment _________

Childhood depression ________

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Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Which of the following is most likely to be seen in children who are at risk for depression?

Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with a tricyclic antidepressant?

In which of the following disorders must symptoms be present for at least two years in order for a diagnosis to be made?

The main difference between a manic episode and a hypomanic episode is _________

According to research, ________ is the primary personality variable that makes a person vulnerable to depression and anxiety disorders.

What are the four phases of the grieving process?

Kerry suffers from depression. He is experiencing delusions that his brain is deteriorating and that he is aging quickly. These delusions _________

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors _________

The presence of which of the following is a major risk factor for panic disorder, depression, and other anxiety disorders?

A recurrent depressive episode _________

What are the two key moods involved in mood disorders?

According to Wang, Lane, et al., what percent of people with mood disorders receive no treatment or inadequate care?

What are the warning signs of student suicide in college or university?

Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder?

Cross-cultural studies of mood disorders are made difficult due to _________

Which statement about bipolar I disorder is accurate?

How does persistent depressive disorder compare to major depressive disorder?

Behavioral activation treatment _________

Childhood depression ________

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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