Exam 50: Mood Disorders

At different seasons of the year,one survey asked North Americans "Have you cried today?" The percentage who said "yes" was highest in

Professor Davis suggests that genetic predispositions to normal bouts of depression contribute to survival and reproductive success by reducing the intensity of hostile urges and discouraging highly risky behaviors.The Professor's suggestion best illustrates the ________ perspective.

Chronic,low-grade depressed feelings are to ________ disorder as extreme,recurring mood swings are to ________ disorder.

Samantha,a wife and mother of three,who also has a full-time job,has recently been diagnosed with depression.Which of the following is NOT likely to be associated with her depression?

Women are at greater risk of depression than men partially because women are more likely to ________ in response to stressful circumstances.

Although questions remain concerning the cause(s)of depression,we do know that

Sanja suffers from major depressive disorder.She is most likely to feel some relief during

Compared with those who suffer no disorder,those with alcohol use disorder have a ________ risk of committing suicide.Compared with the general population,those who have been depressed have a ________ risk of committing suicide.

Relieving guilt through self-punishment is one of the motives for

Which of the following disorders typically occurs in periodic episodes that eventually terminate by themselves even without professional help?

A major depressive disorder is most likely to be characterized by

Daniel has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.Describe the symptoms he most likely experienced prior to treatment.

Compared with men,women are much more likely to be diagnosed as suffering from

To break the vicious cycle of depression,the social-cognitive perspective would suggest that people should be encouraged to explain their failures in terms that are both

Cognitive changes that accompany depression include a(n)

Bret has bipolar disorder.He is likely to experience which of the following altered brain structures?

Suicide rates are ________ among the rich than the poor,and they are ________ among young men than old men.

The highest rates of depression occur in ________ countries among ________.

Suicide rates in the United States are ________ among Whites than Blacks and ________ among men than women.

John has been having difficulties getting out of bed,is not interested in going out with friends or even answering the phone.He has let a number of bills go unpaid,he is sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day,and he cannot concentrate at work.He has called in sick to work at least once each week.John is most likely suffering from