Question 1

Children with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder are most at risk for later developing

Accepted Answer

A) bipolar disorder. 
B) mood and anxiety disorders. 
C) psychotic disorders. 
D) psychopathic personality traits. 
A) bipolar disorder. 
B) mood and anxiety disorders. 
C) psychotic disorders. 
D) psychopathic personality traits.

Question 2

Experiences associated with _____________ trigger mania in vulnerable individuals.

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A) negative emotions 
B) positive life events, like the arrival of a new baby, 
C) striving to achieve important goals 
D) unexpected changes in life 
A) negative emotions 
B) positive life events, like the arrival of a new baby, 
C) striving to achieve important goals 
D) unexpected changes in life

Question 3

In about _____________ of patients, cyclothymic mood swings develop into full-blown bipolar disorder.

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A) one-fifth 
B) one-third 
C) two-thirds 
D) four-fifths 
A) one-fifth 
B) one-third 
C) two-thirds 
D) four-fifths

Question 4

The antidepressant medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it

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A) increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. 
B) is less toxic than the SSRI medications. 
C) helps to prevent manic episodes. 
D) increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization. 
A) increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. 
B) is less toxic than the SSRI medications. 
C) helps to prevent manic episodes. 
D) increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization.

Question 5

All of the following statements are true about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) EXCEPT

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A) electric shock is administered directly to the brain for less than a second. 
B) though there are serious side effects, ECT is highly effective and the relapse rate is very low after treatment. 
C) for severely depressed patients with psychotic features, approximately 25% of those not responding to medication will benefit. 
D) ECT treatments are administered every day for a total of 6 to 10 treatments. 
A) electric shock is administered directly to the brain for less than a second. 
B) though there are serious side effects, ECT is highly effective and the relapse rate is very low after treatment. 
C) for severely depressed patients with psychotic features, approximately 25% of those not responding to medication will benefit. 
D) ECT treatments are administered every day for a total of 6 to 10 treatments.

Question 6

In recent years, a trend of ______________ children with bipolar disorder has become problematic.

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A) underdiagnosing 
B) overdiagnosing 
C) not recognizing 
D) mistreating 
A) underdiagnosing 
B) overdiagnosing 
C) not recognizing 
D) mistreating

Question 7

Although the mood-stabilizing drug lithium is the preferred treatment for bipolar disorder, patient compliance has been a problem. Patients often stop taking their lithium, even though it is effective in stabilizing their moods, because they

Accepted Answer

A) become anxious that the drug is too toxic. 
B) miss the euphoric feelings that mania produces. 
C) start to have panic attacks. 
D) cannot afford the high cost of the medication. 
A) become anxious that the drug is too toxic. 
B) miss the euphoric feelings that mania produces. 
C) start to have panic attacks. 
D) cannot afford the high cost of the medication.

Question 8

In comparing ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) to antidepressant medication, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT that

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A) some patients have long-term memory problems after ECT. 
B) continued treatment with medication or psychotherapy is not needed after ECT. 
C) short-term memory loss is a side effect of treatment with ECT. 
D) 50% of psychotically depressed patients who do not improve using medication benefit from ECT. 
A) some patients have long-term memory problems after ECT. 
B) continued treatment with medication or psychotherapy is not needed after ECT. 
C) short-term memory loss is a side effect of treatment with ECT. 
D) 50% of psychotically depressed patients who do not improve using medication benefit from ECT.

Question 9

Interpersonal psychotherapy deals with all of the following interpersonal problems EXCEPT

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A) environmental interactions. 
B) acquisition of new relationships. 
C) identification and correction of deficits in social skills. 
D) interpersonal role disputes. 
A) environmental interactions. 
B) acquisition of new relationships. 
C) identification and correction of deficits in social skills. 
D) interpersonal role disputes.

Question 10

Which of the following factors contribute to the integrative theory of depression?

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A) Stressful life events 
B) Stress hormones 
C) Neurotransmitters 
D) All of these are correct 
A) Stressful life events 
B) Stress hormones 
C) Neurotransmitters 
D) All of these are correct

Question 11

Considering the terms used to differentiate mood disorders, cyclothymic is to dysthymic as

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A) bipolar disorder is to major depressive disorder. 
B) manic is to hypomanic. 
C) major depressive disorder is to bipolar disorder. 
D) bipolar I is to bipolar II. 
A) bipolar disorder is to major depressive disorder. 
B) manic is to hypomanic. 
C) major depressive disorder is to bipolar disorder. 
D) bipolar I is to bipolar II.

Question 12

In terms of the etiology of mood disorders, research has shown that

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A) environmental stress plays a larger role in causing depression in men than in women. 
B) genetic factors are more important in the development of depression in men in comparison to the development of depression in women. 
C) genetic and environmental factors are equally contributory to mood disorders. 
D) there are no sex differences in vulnerability to depression. 
A) environmental stress plays a larger role in causing depression in men than in women. 
B) genetic factors are more important in the development of depression in men in comparison to the development of depression in women. 
C) genetic and environmental factors are equally contributory to mood disorders. 
D) there are no sex differences in vulnerability to depression.

Question 13

In comparison to patients with major depressive disorder, patients with persistent depressive disorder are

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A) more likely to display symptoms of depression. 
B) more likely to attempt suicide. 
C) less likely to experience long-term episodes of depression. 
D) more likely to be in remission in seven to nine months. 
A) more likely to display symptoms of depression. 
B) more likely to attempt suicide. 
C) less likely to experience long-term episodes of depression. 
D) more likely to be in remission in seven to nine months.

Question 14

Although grieving is considered a normal process, it does sometimes become a psychological disorder. Which of the following cases would NOT be diagnosed as complicated grief?

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A) Mr. A's sister suddenly passed away from illness about a year ago. Mr. A is still suffering from severe depression and persistent thoughts of joining his sister in heaven. 
B) Two years ago, Miss B has experienced the death of a close friend. She is so depressed that she has no appetite or energy, and believes that she will never be truly happy again without her friend. 
C) Mrs. C's dog recently died. Three weeks later, her friends suggest that she get another dog "to help her get over the loss." Mrs. C refuses, saying she just isn't ready to get another dog and still has trouble accepting that "Duchess" is gone. 
D) Dr. D's cat died 18 months ago. In addition to his depressive symptoms, he cannot stop replaying the scene of her death in his mind, which is interfering with his social life. 
A) Mr. A's sister suddenly passed away from illness about a year ago. Mr. A is still suffering from severe depression and persistent thoughts of joining his sister in heaven. 
B) Two years ago, Miss B has experienced the death of a close friend. She is so depressed that she has no appetite or energy, and believes that she will never be truly happy again without her friend. 
C) Mrs. C's dog recently died. Three weeks later, her friends suggest that she get another dog "to help her get over the loss." Mrs. C refuses, saying she just isn't ready to get another dog and still has trouble accepting that "Duchess" is gone. 
D) Dr. D's cat died 18 months ago. In addition to his depressive symptoms, he cannot stop replaying the scene of her death in his mind, which is interfering with his social life.

Question 15

One of the problems encountered by psychiatrists who prescribe medication for patients with bipolar disorder is that patients often

Accepted Answer

A) stop taking the medication in order to bring on a depressive state. 
B) stop taking the medication in order to bring on a manic state. 
C) overdose on the medication during a severe manic state. 
D) become addicted to the medications during a severe manic state. 
A) stop taking the medication in order to bring on a depressive state. 
B) stop taking the medication in order to bring on a manic state. 
C) overdose on the medication during a severe manic state. 
D) become addicted to the medications during a severe manic state.

Question 16

Clinical studies have shown that 50% to 75% of patients taking Prozac and other SSRIs will experience

Accepted Answer

A) manic episodes. 
B) suicidal tendencies. 
C) sexual dysfunction. 
D) cardiac irregularities. 
A) manic episodes. 
B) suicidal tendencies. 
C) sexual dysfunction. 
D) cardiac irregularities.

Question 17

Explain how a grief reaction can become a disorder. Is it possible to predict who will develop complicated grief?

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A grief reaction can become a disorder w

Question 18

"Mixed features" refers to a type of mania in which a manic episode is

Accepted Answer

A) extremely severe. 
B) very mild. 
C) accompanied by depression or anxiety. 
D) related to a medical condition. 
A) extremely severe. 
B) very mild. 
C) accompanied by depression or anxiety. 
D) related to a medical condition.

Question 19

The presence of medical illnesses or symptoms of dementia can make the diagnosis of depression difficult in

Accepted Answer

A) middle-aged men. 
B) menopausal women. 
C) highly creative individuals. 
D) the elderly. 
A) middle-aged men. 
B) menopausal women. 
C) highly creative individuals. 
D) the elderly.

Question 20

Regarding severe cases of major depressive disorder, those in which the depressive episode has lasted five years or more, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the episode may not entirely clear up, leaving some residual symptoms. 
B) the likelihood of a subsequent episode is high. 
C) the next episode is likely to be manic, rather than depressive. 
D) subsequent episodes may be associated with incomplete inter-episode recovery. 
A) the episode may not entirely clear up, leaving some residual symptoms. 
B) the likelihood of a subsequent episode is high. 
C) the next episode is likely to be manic, rather than depressive. 
D) subsequent episodes may be associated with incomplete inter-episode recovery.

Children with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder are most at risk for later developing

Experiences associated with _____________ trigger mania in vulnerable individuals.

In about _____________ of patients, cyclothymic mood swings develop into full-blown bipolar disorder.

The antidepressant medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it

All of the following statements are true about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) EXCEPT

In recent years, a trend of ______________ children with bipolar disorder has become problematic.

Although the mood-stabilizing drug lithium is the preferred treatment for bipolar disorder, patient compliance has been a problem. Patients often stop taking their lithium, even though it is effective in stabilizing their moods, because they

In comparing ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) to antidepressant medication, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT that

Interpersonal psychotherapy deals with all of the following interpersonal problems EXCEPT

Which of the following factors contribute to the integrative theory of depression?

Considering the terms used to differentiate mood disorders, cyclothymic is to dysthymic as

In terms of the etiology of mood disorders, research has shown that

In comparison to patients with major depressive disorder, patients with persistent depressive disorder are

Although grieving is considered a normal process, it does sometimes become a psychological disorder. Which of the following cases would NOT be diagnosed as complicated grief?

One of the problems encountered by psychiatrists who prescribe medication for patients with bipolar disorder is that patients often

Clinical studies have shown that 50% to 75% of patients taking Prozac and other SSRIs will experience

Explain how a grief reaction can become a disorder. Is it possible to predict who will develop complicated grief?

"Mixed features" refers to a type of mania in which a manic episode is

The presence of medical illnesses or symptoms of dementia can make the diagnosis of depression difficult in

Regarding severe cases of major depressive disorder, those in which the depressive episode has lasted five years or more, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT

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Exam 6: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Children with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder are most at risk for later developing

Experiences associated with _____________ trigger mania in vulnerable individuals.

In about _____________ of patients, cyclothymic mood swings develop into full-blown bipolar disorder.

The antidepressant medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it

All of the following statements are true about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) EXCEPT

In recent years, a trend of ______________ children with bipolar disorder has become problematic.

Although the mood-stabilizing drug lithium is the preferred treatment for bipolar disorder, patient compliance has been a problem. Patients often stop taking their lithium, even though it is effective in stabilizing their moods, because they

In comparing ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) to antidepressant medication, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT that

Interpersonal psychotherapy deals with all of the following interpersonal problems EXCEPT

Which of the following factors contribute to the integrative theory of depression?

Considering the terms used to differentiate mood disorders, cyclothymic is to dysthymic as

In terms of the etiology of mood disorders, research has shown that

In comparison to patients with major depressive disorder, patients with persistent depressive disorder are

Although grieving is considered a normal process, it does sometimes become a psychological disorder. Which of the following cases would NOT be diagnosed as complicated grief?

One of the problems encountered by psychiatrists who prescribe medication for patients with bipolar disorder is that patients often

Clinical studies have shown that 50% to 75% of patients taking Prozac and other SSRIs will experience

Explain how a grief reaction can become a disorder. Is it possible to predict who will develop complicated grief?

"Mixed features" refers to a type of mania in which a manic episode is

The presence of medical illnesses or symptoms of dementia can make the diagnosis of depression difficult in

Regarding severe cases of major depressive disorder, those in which the depressive episode has lasted five years or more, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

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