Question 1

A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  normal bereavement 
B)  dysthymia 
C)  major depression 
D)  complicated grief 
A)  normal bereavement 
B)  dysthymia 
C)  major depression 
D)  complicated grief

Question 2

If a friend of yours stops sleeping and suddenly claims that he is going to go to law school and medical school simultaneously so he can change the world, you might suspect he is .

Accepted Answer

A)  anxious 
B)  depressed 
C)  manic 
D)  anhedonic 
A)  anxious 
B)  depressed 
C)  manic 
D)  anhedonic

Question 3

According to recent research (Kessler et al., 2003), the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is .

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  18% 
C)  25% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  18% 
C)  25% 
D)  40%

Question 4

All of the following are side effects of lithium therapy EXCEPT .

Accepted Answer

A)  lowered thyroid functioning 
B)  weight loss 
C)  toxicity 
D)  lack of energy 
A)  lowered thyroid functioning 
B)  weight loss 
C)  toxicity 
D)  lack of energy

Question 5

Prior to the DSM-III, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  depressive disorders. 
B)  affective disorders. 
C)  psychotic episodes. 
D)  depressive neuroses. 
A)  depressive disorders. 
B)  affective disorders. 
C)  psychotic episodes. 
D)  depressive neuroses.

Question 6

The best conclusion about the dexamethasone suppression test (DST) for the diagnosis of depression is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is accurate. 
B)  it is effective but cannot differentiate bipolar disorder from major depression. 
C)  it promises to be an effective diagnostic tool in the future. 
D)  it is not useful as a diagnostic tool. 
A)  it is accurate. 
B)  it is effective but cannot differentiate bipolar disorder from major depression. 
C)  it promises to be an effective diagnostic tool in the future. 
D)  it is not useful as a diagnostic tool.

Question 7

Current research into neurotransmitter systems has produced the "permissive" hypothesis, which states that

Accepted Answer

A)  low levels of serotonin are sufficient to explain the etiology of mood disorders. 
B)  the norepinephrine system regulates serotonin levels; if norepinephrine is low, depression will occur. 
C)  when serotonin levels are low, other neurotransmitter systems become dysregulated and contribute to mood irregularities. 
D)  the absolute levels of neurotransmitters are more significant in mood regulation than the overall balance of the various neurotransmitters. 
A)  low levels of serotonin are sufficient to explain the etiology of mood disorders. 
B)  the norepinephrine system regulates serotonin levels; if norepinephrine is low, depression will occur. 
C)  when serotonin levels are low, other neurotransmitter systems become dysregulated and contribute to mood irregularities. 
D)  the absolute levels of neurotransmitters are more significant in mood regulation than the overall balance of the various neurotransmitters.

Question 8

The less severe but more chronic version of bipolar disorder is called disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  dysphoric 
B)  seasonal affective 
C)  bipolar III 
D)  cyclothymic 
A)  dysphoric 
B)  seasonal affective 
C)  bipolar III 
D)  cyclothymic

Question 9

Negative cognitive styles are associated with a vulnerability to subsequent depression

Accepted Answer

A)  in people in general. 
B)  in people who have already been depressed. 
C)  only in people who are currently depressed. 
D)  only in women. 
A)  in people in general. 
B)  in people who have already been depressed. 
C)  only in people who are currently depressed. 
D)  only in women.

Question 10

Impulsive suicidal behavior is often a symptom of personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizoid 
B)  borderline 
C)  obsessive-compulsive 
D)  paranoid 
A)  schizoid 
B)  borderline 
C)  obsessive-compulsive 
D)  paranoid

Question 11

Although glorifying and romanticizing suicide in the media contributes to copycat suicides, it is more likely that the person copying the suicide is

Accepted Answer

A)  just doing it for attention. 
B)  vulnerable due to an existing psychological disorder. 
C)  not really serious about the suicide attempt. 
D)  trying to impress others. 
A)  just doing it for attention. 
B)  vulnerable due to an existing psychological disorder. 
C)  not really serious about the suicide attempt. 
D)  trying to impress others.

Question 12

Recreate the Integrative Model of Mood Disorders. Be sure to label potential causes and protective factors.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but diagram will look

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE of depression in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being depressed triples the risk of death in the elderly. 
B)  Suicide rates are the second highest of any age group due to depression. 
C)  The prevalence of depression is almost equal among elderly men and women. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Being depressed triples the risk of death in the elderly. 
B)  Suicide rates are the second highest of any age group due to depression. 
C)  The prevalence of depression is almost equal among elderly men and women. 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

What are the three indices for understanding suicidal behavior and why is it important to know them?

Accepted Answer

The three indices are:
1. Suicidal ideat

Question 15

Being depressed the risk of death in elderly patients who have had a stroke or heart attack.

Accepted Answer

A)  has no effect 
B)  doubles 
C)  triples 
D)  reduces 
A)  has no effect 
B)  doubles 
C)  triples 
D)  reduces

Question 16

Cross-cultural research indicates that, due at least in part to appalling social and economic conditions, the prevalence of major depression is extremely high among .

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans 
B)  Hispanic Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  Native Americans 
A)  African Americans 
B)  Hispanic Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  Native Americans

Question 17

A friend of yours tells you that he thinks he is mildly depressed, but he's not sure. Knowing that you are studying abnormal psychology, he asks if there is any kind of laboratory test that could determine whether or not someone is depressed. You respond correctly with one of the following statements:

Accepted Answer

A)  Currently there is no way of diagnosing depression with a laboratory test. 
B)  The dexamethasone suppression test is a biological test for depression. 
C)  The dexamethasone suppression test can only be used to diagnose severe cases of depression. 
D)  Cortisol levels are decreased in depression; he could have his cortisol levels checked by a blood test. 
A)  Currently there is no way of diagnosing depression with a laboratory test. 
B)  The dexamethasone suppression test is a biological test for depression. 
C)  The dexamethasone suppression test can only be used to diagnose severe cases of depression. 
D)  Cortisol levels are decreased in depression; he could have his cortisol levels checked by a blood test.

Question 18

The following types of medications are all used to treat depression EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRIs. 
B)  mixed reuptake inhibitors. 
C)  MAO inhibitors. 
D)  GABA inhibitors. 
A)  SSRIs. 
B)  mixed reuptake inhibitors. 
C)  MAO inhibitors. 
D)  GABA inhibitors.

Question 19

Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been a controversial issue for decades, it is an effective treatment for depression especially when

Accepted Answer

A)  patients cannot afford antidepressant medication. 
B)  patient response to antidepressant medication is poor. 
C)  symptoms of depression are mild. 
D)  a manic-depressive patient is currently experiencing a manic episode. 
A)  patients cannot afford antidepressant medication. 
B)  patient response to antidepressant medication is poor. 
C)  symptoms of depression are mild. 
D)  a manic-depressive patient is currently experiencing a manic episode.

Question 20

In research looking at the biological causes of mood disorders, studies have shown that if one of a set of twins has a mood disorder, the probability that the other twin will have a mood disorder is .

Accepted Answer

A)  29% 
B)  42% 
C)  66% 
D)  81% 
A)  29% 
B)  42% 
C)  66% 
D)  81%

A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

If a friend of yours stops sleeping and suddenly claims that he is going to go to law school and medical school simultaneously so he can change the world, you might suspect he is .

According to recent research (Kessler et al., 2003), the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is .

All of the following are side effects of lithium therapy EXCEPT .

Prior to the DSM-III, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT

The best conclusion about the dexamethasone suppression test (DST) for the diagnosis of depression is that

Current research into neurotransmitter systems has produced the "permissive" hypothesis, which states that

The less severe but more chronic version of bipolar disorder is called disorder.

Negative cognitive styles are associated with a vulnerability to subsequent depression

Impulsive suicidal behavior is often a symptom of personality disorder.

Although glorifying and romanticizing suicide in the media contributes to copycat suicides, it is more likely that the person copying the suicide is

Recreate the Integrative Model of Mood Disorders. Be sure to label potential causes and protective factors.

Which of the following is TRUE of depression in the elderly?

What are the three indices for understanding suicidal behavior and why is it important to know them?

Being depressed the risk of death in elderly patients who have had a stroke or heart attack.

Cross-cultural research indicates that, due at least in part to appalling social and economic conditions, the prevalence of major depression is extremely high among .

The following types of medications are all used to treat depression EXCEPT

Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been a controversial issue for decades, it is an effective treatment for depression especially when

In research looking at the biological causes of mood disorders, studies have shown that if one of a set of twins has a mood disorder, the probability that the other twin will have a mood disorder is .

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Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

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Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

If a friend of yours stops sleeping and suddenly claims that he is going to go to law school and medical school simultaneously so he can change the world, you might suspect he is .

According to recent research (Kessler et al., 2003), the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is .

All of the following are side effects of lithium therapy EXCEPT .

Prior to the DSM-III, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT

The best conclusion about the dexamethasone suppression test (DST) for the diagnosis of depression is that

Current research into neurotransmitter systems has produced the "permissive" hypothesis, which states that

The less severe but more chronic version of bipolar disorder is called disorder.

Negative cognitive styles are associated with a vulnerability to subsequent depression

Impulsive suicidal behavior is often a symptom of personality disorder.

Although glorifying and romanticizing suicide in the media contributes to copycat suicides, it is more likely that the person copying the suicide is

Recreate the Integrative Model of Mood Disorders. Be sure to label potential causes and protective factors.

Which of the following is TRUE of depression in the elderly?

What are the three indices for understanding suicidal behavior and why is it important to know them?

Being depressed the risk of death in elderly patients who have had a stroke or heart attack.

Cross-cultural research indicates that, due at least in part to appalling social and economic conditions, the prevalence of major depression is extremely high among .

The following types of medications are all used to treat depression EXCEPT

Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been a controversial issue for decades, it is an effective treatment for depression especially when

In research looking at the biological causes of mood disorders, studies have shown that if one of a set of twins has a mood disorder, the probability that the other twin will have a mood disorder is .

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

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

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services

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