Question 1

The best summary statement of our knowledge about the role of brain structures in bipolar disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A) We know what causes bipolar disorder. 
B) We think we know what causes bipolar disorder. 
C) We think we know what causes bipolar disorder, but we don't really know. 
D) It's unclear that brain structures have anything to do with bipolar disorder. 
A) We know what causes bipolar disorder. 
B) We think we know what causes bipolar disorder. 
C) We think we know what causes bipolar disorder, but we don't really know. 
D) It's unclear that brain structures have anything to do with bipolar disorder.

Question 2

Biological studies of the effects of antidepressant medications on neural chemistry rely upon:

Accepted Answer

A) Measuring the neurotransmitter levels directly 
B) Principally brain-imaging techniques 
C) Measuring metabolites associated with the neurotransmitter 
D) Assessing the behavioural effects when the drug has been discontinued 
A) Measuring the neurotransmitter levels directly 
B) Principally brain-imaging techniques 
C) Measuring metabolites associated with the neurotransmitter 
D) Assessing the behavioural effects when the drug has been discontinued

Question 3

Starr and Davila (2009)identified a form of interpersonal rumination, called co-rumination, and is described as:

Accepted Answer

A) Adolescent girls discuss and brood over each other's problems as part of their friendship 
B) Has been linked with depression in adolescent girls 
C) Has shown to strengthen adolescent girls' friendships 
D) All of the above 
A) Adolescent girls discuss and brood over each other's problems as part of their friendship 
B) Has been linked with depression in adolescent girls 
C) Has shown to strengthen adolescent girls' friendships 
D) All of the above

Question 4

In studies of how individuals experience the symptoms of depression, Montreal researcher Lawrence Kirmayer (2001)has found which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) People from Western cultures are 'psychologizers', emphasizing the emotional symptoms of depression. 
B) People from most cultures emphasize the somatic symptoms of depression. 
C) Chinese and other non-Western individuals emphasize somatic symptoms to a greater extent than Western people. 
D) Westerners emphasize somatic symptoms more than non-Westerners do. 
A) People from Western cultures are 'psychologizers', emphasizing the emotional symptoms of depression. 
B) People from most cultures emphasize the somatic symptoms of depression. 
C) Chinese and other non-Western individuals emphasize somatic symptoms to a greater extent than Western people. 
D) Westerners emphasize somatic symptoms more than non-Westerners do.

Question 5

Charlie believes he is worthless because his boss told him so; he is usually one of the top salesmen at his office, although he failed to obtain one minor account. This is an illustration of which cognitive distortion?

Accepted Answer

A) Selective abstraction 
B) Projection 
C) Arbitrary inference 
D) Magnification 
A) Selective abstraction 
B) Projection 
C) Arbitrary inference 
D) Magnification

Question 6

The use of a 6-week daily diary in cognitive therapy in the treatment of depression (Parrish et al., 2009)has shown the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Clients reported a reduction in daily sad effects 
B) Clients reported a reduction in negative thoughts and sad effect reactivity to daily stressors 
C) Clients reported an increase in daily positive effects 
D) Clients reported an increase in time spent writing in their dairy 
A) Clients reported a reduction in daily sad effects 
B) Clients reported a reduction in negative thoughts and sad effect reactivity to daily stressors 
C) Clients reported an increase in daily positive effects 
D) Clients reported an increase in time spent writing in their dairy

Question 7

When in the midst of a manic episode, a person may experience:

Accepted Answer

A) Sadness 
B) Anger 
C) Withdrawal 
D) Excessive sleepiness 
A) Sadness 
B) Anger 
C) Withdrawal 
D) Excessive sleepiness

Question 8

The most recent Canadian data show a lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder of about:

Accepted Answer

A) < 5% 
B) 8% 
C) 11% 
D) 15% 
A) < 5% 
B) 8% 
C) 11% 
D) 15%

Question 9

Research on rumination and depression by Treynor et al. (2003)focuses on the ________ component as the key component that accounts for the link between female gender and depression.

Accepted Answer

A) catastrophization 
B) brooding 
C) overgeneralization 
D) mental intrusion 
A) catastrophization 
B) brooding 
C) overgeneralization 
D) mental intrusion

Question 10

Which of the following is a similarity between Beck's and Freud's theories of depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Both believe that anger is the root of depression. 
B) Both emphasize the depressive's illogical view of the world. 
C) Both consider negative life events to be important in the development of depression. 
D) Both focus on the experience of loss in the development of depression. 
A) Both believe that anger is the root of depression. 
B) Both emphasize the depressive's illogical view of the world. 
C) Both consider negative life events to be important in the development of depression. 
D) Both focus on the experience of loss in the development of depression.

Question 11

Trends in the use of ECT for the treatment of depression indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A) It is now more common to use unilateral not bilateral ECT in treatment 
B) ECT is no longer permitted for use in depression, but can be implemented as a last resort for patients with extreme symptoms of schizophrenia 
C) A British Columbia Review Panel found that ECT treatment in one hospital had declined over a three-year period with the advent of more effective drug treatments. 
D) Antidepressants are more effective than ECT and their popularity has led to the decrease and eventual ban of the use of ECT treatment 
A) It is now more common to use unilateral not bilateral ECT in treatment 
B) ECT is no longer permitted for use in depression, but can be implemented as a last resort for patients with extreme symptoms of schizophrenia 
C) A British Columbia Review Panel found that ECT treatment in one hospital had declined over a three-year period with the advent of more effective drug treatments. 
D) Antidepressants are more effective than ECT and their popularity has led to the decrease and eventual ban of the use of ECT treatment

Question 12

Jill is seeking treatment for depression, which started after she ended a long-term relationship. Which of the following would be a global depressive attribution she might make?

Accepted Answer

A) "My relationships end badly because I drive them away." 
B) "There must be something wrong with me, because I always attract people who are wrong for me." 
C) "I must be a terrible person since no one will stay with me." 
D) "My next relationship will likely be better." 
A) "My relationships end badly because I drive them away." 
B) "There must be something wrong with me, because I always attract people who are wrong for me." 
C) "I must be a terrible person since no one will stay with me." 
D) "My next relationship will likely be better."

Question 13

In Seligman's studies of learned helplessness in animals, which neurotransmitter was found to be depleted?

Accepted Answer

A) Dopamine 
B) Serotonin 
C) GABA 
D) Norepinephrine 
A) Dopamine 
B) Serotonin 
C) GABA 
D) Norepinephrine

Question 14

Ice Storm babies who were exposed to high stress subsequently showed:

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioural problems 
B) Physical abnormalities 
C) Cognitive deficits 
D) All of the above 
A) Behavioural problems 
B) Physical abnormalities 
C) Cognitive deficits 
D) All of the above

Question 15

Therapists who treat suicidal patients often:

Accepted Answer

A) Commit suicide themselves 
B) Have attempted suicide in the past 
C) Have to spend more time and energy with their patients 
D) Become depressed 
A) Commit suicide themselves 
B) Have attempted suicide in the past 
C) Have to spend more time and energy with their patients 
D) Become depressed

Question 16

The key component of mindfulness-based therapy for depression is:

Accepted Answer

A) Developing meta-cognitive awareness 
B) Developing control over negative automatic thoughts 
C) Reducing levels of self-focused attention and awareness of personal shortcomings 
D) None of the above 
A) Developing meta-cognitive awareness 
B) Developing control over negative automatic thoughts 
C) Reducing levels of self-focused attention and awareness of personal shortcomings 
D) None of the above

Question 17

One method for studying cognitive processing in depression is to use a Stroop task. This method typically reveals that:

Accepted Answer

A) Depressed individuals are faster at identifying depression-oriented words. 
B) Depressed individuals are faster at identifying neutral words. 
C) Depressed individuals are faster at identifying both depression-oriented and neutral words. 
D) Non-depressed individuals show clear differences in response latencies across different word types. 
A) Depressed individuals are faster at identifying depression-oriented words. 
B) Depressed individuals are faster at identifying neutral words. 
C) Depressed individuals are faster at identifying both depression-oriented and neutral words. 
D) Non-depressed individuals show clear differences in response latencies across different word types.

Question 18

In the evaluation of relapse prevention in bipolar disorder, Lam (2006)reported the following common features EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Psychoeducation and promotion of medication adherence 
B) Promotion of daily routine and sleep 
C) Promotion of exercise routine and exposure to day light 
D) Detection of early warnings and relapse prevention strategies 
A) Psychoeducation and promotion of medication adherence 
B) Promotion of daily routine and sleep 
C) Promotion of exercise routine and exposure to day light 
D) Detection of early warnings and relapse prevention strategies

Question 19

Recent research on the efficacy of CBT for depression is:

Accepted Answer

A) Positive - CBT is clearly the best choice for depression 
B) Mixed - some studies find CBT effective, others find it becoming less effective 
C) Negative - CBT is not effective for depression 
D) Mixed - CBT is effective, but only for pure depression (i.e., no comorbid conditions) 
A) Positive - CBT is clearly the best choice for depression 
B) Mixed - some studies find CBT effective, others find it becoming less effective 
C) Negative - CBT is not effective for depression 
D) Mixed - CBT is effective, but only for pure depression (i.e., no comorbid conditions)

Question 20

Sydney's father has bipolar disorder. In addition to being at risk for developing bipolar disorder, Sydney has a higher chance of developing

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety. 
B) depression. 
C) cyclothymia. 
D) hypochondriasis. 
A) anxiety. 
B) depression. 
C) cyclothymia. 
D) hypochondriasis.

The best summary statement of our knowledge about the role of brain structures in bipolar disorder is:

Biological studies of the effects of antidepressant medications on neural chemistry rely upon:

Starr and Davila (2009)identified a form of interpersonal rumination, called co-rumination, and is described as:

In studies of how individuals experience the symptoms of depression, Montreal researcher Lawrence Kirmayer (2001)has found which of the following?

Charlie believes he is worthless because his boss told him so; he is usually one of the top salesmen at his office, although he failed to obtain one minor account. This is an illustration of which cognitive distortion?

The use of a 6-week daily diary in cognitive therapy in the treatment of depression (Parrish et al., 2009)has shown the following EXCEPT:

When in the midst of a manic episode, a person may experience:

The most recent Canadian data show a lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder of about:

Research on rumination and depression by Treynor et al. (2003)focuses on the ________ component as the key component that accounts for the link between female gender and depression.

Which of the following is a similarity between Beck's and Freud's theories of depression?

Trends in the use of ECT for the treatment of depression indicate that:

Jill is seeking treatment for depression, which started after she ended a long-term relationship. Which of the following would be a global depressive attribution she might make?

In Seligman's studies of learned helplessness in animals, which neurotransmitter was found to be depleted?

Ice Storm babies who were exposed to high stress subsequently showed:

Therapists who treat suicidal patients often:

The key component of mindfulness-based therapy for depression is:

One method for studying cognitive processing in depression is to use a Stroop task. This method typically reveals that:

In the evaluation of relapse prevention in bipolar disorder, Lam (2006)reported the following common features EXCEPT:

Recent research on the efficacy of CBT for depression is:

Sydney's father has bipolar disorder. In addition to being at risk for developing bipolar disorder, Sydney has a higher chance of developing

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Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

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Exam 8: Mood Disorders and Suicide

The best summary statement of our knowledge about the role of brain structures in bipolar disorder is:

Biological studies of the effects of antidepressant medications on neural chemistry rely upon:

Starr and Davila (2009)identified a form of interpersonal rumination, called co-rumination, and is described as:

In studies of how individuals experience the symptoms of depression, Montreal researcher Lawrence Kirmayer (2001)has found which of the following?

Charlie believes he is worthless because his boss told him so; he is usually one of the top salesmen at his office, although he failed to obtain one minor account. This is an illustration of which cognitive distortion?

The use of a 6-week daily diary in cognitive therapy in the treatment of depression (Parrish et al., 2009)has shown the following EXCEPT:

When in the midst of a manic episode, a person may experience:

The most recent Canadian data show a lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder of about:

Research on rumination and depression by Treynor et al. (2003)focuses on the ________ component as the key component that accounts for the link between female gender and depression.

Which of the following is a similarity between Beck's and Freud's theories of depression?

Trends in the use of ECT for the treatment of depression indicate that:

Jill is seeking treatment for depression, which started after she ended a long-term relationship. Which of the following would be a global depressive attribution she might make?

In Seligman's studies of learned helplessness in animals, which neurotransmitter was found to be depleted?

Ice Storm babies who were exposed to high stress subsequently showed:

Therapists who treat suicidal patients often:

The key component of mindfulness-based therapy for depression is:

One method for studying cognitive processing in depression is to use a Stroop task. This method typically reveals that:

In the evaluation of relapse prevention in bipolar disorder, Lam (2006)reported the following common features EXCEPT:

Recent research on the efficacy of CBT for depression is:

Sydney's father has bipolar disorder. In addition to being at risk for developing bipolar disorder, Sydney has a higher chance of developing

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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