Question 1

Low levels of serotonin's metabolite 5-HIAA have been implicated in:

Accepted Answer

A) Violent and impulsive suicides 
B) Anomic suicides 
C) Cluster suicides 
D) Hopelessness-based suicides 
A) Violent and impulsive suicides 
B) Anomic suicides 
C) Cluster suicides 
D) Hopelessness-based suicides

Question 2

According to Leenaars (2000), the first telephone centre in Canada for the prevention of suicide was in:

Accepted Answer

A) Toronto 
B) Montreal 
C) Regina 
D) Sudbury 
A) Toronto 
B) Montreal 
C) Regina 
D) Sudbury

Question 3

Reduced light causes decreases in _______ neurons, which is thought to contribute to the experience of seasonal affective disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin 
B) dopamine 
C) GABA 
D) epinephrine 
A) serotonin 
B) dopamine 
C) GABA 
D) epinephrine

Question 4

According to empirical research, which of the following personality styles has not been consistently associated with depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomy 
B) The introjective style 
C) The anaclitic style 
D) Sociotropy 
A) Autonomy 
B) The introjective style 
C) The anaclitic style 
D) Sociotropy

Question 5

After lithium treatment has resulted in recovery from a manic episode, the patient

Accepted Answer

A) must stop taking the drug because of the serious side effects associated with prolonged use. 
B) is likely to relapse if the drug is withdrawn. 
C) is likely to become depressed if the drug is continued for too long. 
D) can usually stop taking the drug if desired. 
A) must stop taking the drug because of the serious side effects associated with prolonged use. 
B) is likely to relapse if the drug is withdrawn. 
C) is likely to become depressed if the drug is continued for too long. 
D) can usually stop taking the drug if desired.

Question 6

According to Schneidman, the intense suffering of a suicidal person is a condition known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Deconstruction 
B) De-activation 
C) "Undoing the self" 
D) Psychache 
A) Deconstruction 
B) De-activation 
C) "Undoing the self" 
D) Psychache

Question 7

The new antidepressants may be responsible for increasing suicide rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Typical dysfunctional thoughts often centre on needing everyone's approval and being perfect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In depression, parts of the limbic system are thought to be

Accepted Answer

A) under-responsive. 
B) overactive. 
C) deficient in producing a certain neurotransmitter. 
D) damaged during fetal development. 
A) under-responsive. 
B) overactive. 
C) deficient in producing a certain neurotransmitter. 
D) damaged during fetal development.

Question 10

The concordance rate for bipolar disorder is around 85%. This statistic indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A) Over the entire lifespan, approximately 85% of the population will experience symptoms of the disorder 
B) The rates do not achieve the accepted scientific 95% statistical levels and so genetics are not a significant factor in bipolar disorder 
C) Genes account for 85% of the variability in whether someone develops bipolar disorder 
D) There is an 85% chance of developing bipolar disorder in people at risk 
A) Over the entire lifespan, approximately 85% of the population will experience symptoms of the disorder 
B) The rates do not achieve the accepted scientific 95% statistical levels and so genetics are not a significant factor in bipolar disorder 
C) Genes account for 85% of the variability in whether someone develops bipolar disorder 
D) There is an 85% chance of developing bipolar disorder in people at risk

Question 11

Which personality factor has been shown to be associated with poorer response to cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-criticism 
B) Cynicism 
C) Dependency 
D) Narcissism 
A) Self-criticism 
B) Cynicism 
C) Dependency 
D) Narcissism

Question 12

The STAR*D approach to treating depression is best characterized by the premise that the best way to treat depression is

Accepted Answer

A) "One size fits all" 
B) "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" 
C) "Whatever works" 
D) "Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get" 
A) "One size fits all" 
B) "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" 
C) "Whatever works" 
D) "Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get"

Question 13

Jolynn was experiencing major depression, and she went to a psychodynamic therapist who treated her with interpersonal therapy. Her therapist probably encouraged her to

Accepted Answer

A) confront her parents with her anger at them for neglecting her as a child. 
B) keep a record of her moods over the course of the day and their relationship to the number of positive contacts she has with other people. 
C) examine her own way of relating to others in her environment. 
D) attempt to replace depressing memories with happy ones. 
A) confront her parents with her anger at them for neglecting her as a child. 
B) keep a record of her moods over the course of the day and their relationship to the number of positive contacts she has with other people. 
C) examine her own way of relating to others in her environment. 
D) attempt to replace depressing memories with happy ones.

Question 14

Which of the following traits could put students at risk for developing depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Perfectionism 
B) Openness 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Extraversion 
A) Perfectionism 
B) Openness 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Extraversion

Question 15

In Canada, physician assisted suicide is legal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

On average, an untreated episode of depression can last:

Accepted Answer

A) Between 14 - 30 days 
B) A few months 
C) One year 
D) Two - three years 
A) Between 14 - 30 days 
B) A few months 
C) One year 
D) Two - three years

Question 17

Dr. Neil Rector and colleagues (2000)examined personality trait predictors of depression treatment response and found that:

Accepted Answer

A) Self-criticism traits predicted poor treatment response 
B) Sociotropy and autonomous traits predicted differential response to treatment 
C) Sociotropy traits predicted response to CBT but not drug treatment 
D) Personality trait vulnerabilities are not relevant to whether someone will respond to treatment. 
A) Self-criticism traits predicted poor treatment response 
B) Sociotropy and autonomous traits predicted differential response to treatment 
C) Sociotropy traits predicted response to CBT but not drug treatment 
D) Personality trait vulnerabilities are not relevant to whether someone will respond to treatment.

Question 18

In a review conducted in British Columbia of ECT use from 1996-1999 for the treatment of depression, it was determined that ECT utilization had:

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased by 25% 
B) Decreased by 50% or more 
C) Increased by 25% 
D) Increased by 50% or more 
A) Decreased by 25% 
B) Decreased by 50% or more 
C) Increased by 25% 
D) Increased by 50% or more

Question 19

Research by Mongrain and Leather (2006)showed that _____ and _____ interact to predict the recurrence of depression in graduate students.

Accepted Answer

A) self-criticism; previous major depression episodes 
B) self-criticism; maladaptive dependency 
C) maladaptive dependency; previous major depression episodes 
D) None of the above. 
A) self-criticism; previous major depression episodes 
B) self-criticism; maladaptive dependency 
C) maladaptive dependency; previous major depression episodes 
D) None of the above.

Question 20

Psychological theories of bipolar disorder suggest that mania serves a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Debilitating function 
B) Protective function 
C) Aggressive function 
D) Irritable function 
A) Debilitating function 
B) Protective function 
C) Aggressive function 
D) Irritable function

Low levels of serotonin's metabolite 5-HIAA have been implicated in:

According to Leenaars (2000), the first telephone centre in Canada for the prevention of suicide was in:

Reduced light causes decreases in _______ neurons, which is thought to contribute to the experience of seasonal affective disorder.

According to empirical research, which of the following personality styles has not been consistently associated with depression?

After lithium treatment has resulted in recovery from a manic episode, the patient

According to Schneidman, the intense suffering of a suicidal person is a condition known as:

The new antidepressants may be responsible for increasing suicide rates.

Typical dysfunctional thoughts often centre on needing everyone's approval and being perfect.

In depression, parts of the limbic system are thought to be

The concordance rate for bipolar disorder is around 85%. This statistic indicates that:

Which personality factor has been shown to be associated with poorer response to cognitive therapy?

The STAR*D approach to treating depression is best characterized by the premise that the best way to treat depression is

Jolynn was experiencing major depression, and she went to a psychodynamic therapist who treated her with interpersonal therapy. Her therapist probably encouraged her to

Which of the following traits could put students at risk for developing depression?

In Canada, physician assisted suicide is legal.

On average, an untreated episode of depression can last:

Dr. Neil Rector and colleagues (2000)examined personality trait predictors of depression treatment response and found that:

In a review conducted in British Columbia of ECT use from 1996-1999 for the treatment of depression, it was determined that ECT utilization had:

Research by Mongrain and Leather (2006)showed that _ and _ interact to predict the recurrence of depression in graduate students.

Psychological theories of bipolar disorder suggest that mania serves a(n):

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

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Exam 8: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Low levels of serotonin's metabolite 5-HIAA have been implicated in:

According to Leenaars (2000), the first telephone centre in Canada for the prevention of suicide was in:

Reduced light causes decreases in _______ neurons, which is thought to contribute to the experience of seasonal affective disorder.

According to empirical research, which of the following personality styles has not been consistently associated with depression?

After lithium treatment has resulted in recovery from a manic episode, the patient

According to Schneidman, the intense suffering of a suicidal person is a condition known as:

The new antidepressants may be responsible for increasing suicide rates.

Typical dysfunctional thoughts often centre on needing everyone's approval and being perfect.

In depression, parts of the limbic system are thought to be

The concordance rate for bipolar disorder is around 85%. This statistic indicates that:

Which personality factor has been shown to be associated with poorer response to cognitive therapy?

The STAR*D approach to treating depression is best characterized by the premise that the best way to treat depression is

Jolynn was experiencing major depression, and she went to a psychodynamic therapist who treated her with interpersonal therapy. Her therapist probably encouraged her to

Which of the following traits could put students at risk for developing depression?

In Canada, physician assisted suicide is legal.

On average, an untreated episode of depression can last:

Dr. Neil Rector and colleagues (2000)examined personality trait predictors of depression treatment response and found that:

In a review conducted in British Columbia of ECT use from 1996-1999 for the treatment of depression, it was determined that ECT utilization had:

Research by Mongrain and Leather (2006)showed that _____ and _____ interact to predict the recurrence of depression in graduate students.

Psychological theories of bipolar disorder suggest that mania serves a(n):

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

Filters

Research by Mongrain and Leather (2006)showed that _ and _ interact to predict the recurrence of depression in graduate students.