Exam 50: Mood Disorders

Those who engage in ________ are most likely to experience bullying and harassment,have difficulty tolerating emotional distress,and have poor communication and problem-solving skills.

When Teresa feels depressed,guilty,and self-critical she finds a razor and secretly cuts herself.Teresa is demonstrating

Gender differences in depression are least noticeable among

Severe,d8ebilitating depression is to ________ as chronic,low-grade depression is to ________.

Depressed people explain their failures in terms that are internal,stable,and global.Their explanations tend to be self-focused and

Depression is more likely to be a shared tendency between identical twins than between fraternal twins.This most clearly supports explanations of this disorder from a(n)________ perspective.

The number-one reason people seek mental health services is

Rumination is

The DSM-5 identifies significant challenges regulating sleep,appetite,and weight as symptoms associated with

For the last month,Gabrielle has felt lethargic and has been unable to get out of bed in the morning.She has withdrawn from friends and family because she feels worthless and unlovable.Gabrielle is most likely suffering from

Men are generally ________ vulnerable than women to disorders involving internal states such as anxiety or depression.Men are generally ________ vulnerable than women to disorders involving external behaviors such as alcohol use or antisocial conduct.

Mania is most likely to be characterized by feelings of

Ruby and Myron have ended their relationship,and Ruby blames herself for the break-up because she views herself as unlikeable and unattractive.She sees herself as lacking in the type of personality and intelligence to keep a boyfriend for a long-term relationship.Ruby tells her friends that her life is ruined and she should just leave the university and go home.Ruby's attributions for the break-up illustrate

When experiencing mild sadness,people process and recall faces ________ accurately,and they pay ________ attention to details.

After Brian loses his third job in a year,his wife tells him that she wants a divorce.Brian becomes deeply discouraged,demonstrates a loss of self-esteem,and has no energy to find a job or leave his house.He sleeps several hours a day and eats very little.Brian is suffering from

The risk of suicide is greatest when people

Professor Orlando eats a diet rich in vegetables,fish,and olive oil,referred to as the "Mediterranean Diet." According to the text,this diet will reduce the chances of him developing

An overabundance of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is most likely to be associated with

Distress most of the time over a two-week period because of fatigue or loss of energy is most likely associated with

Janice tends to worry constantly that her work is not satisfactory or that she will not be able to complete projects on time.This worry has caused her insomnia and has interfered with her social life.Janice's worry illustrates