Question 1

A different kind of depression related to the total amount of light a person receives is often called __________ .

Accepted Answer

seasonal a

Question 2

"Postpartum blues" are

Accepted Answer

A) a serious disorder. 
B) common,usually brief,and not a disorder. 
C) a subtype of Major Depressive Disorder. 
D) serious,brief,and a type of unipolar depression. 
A) a serious disorder. 
B) common,usually brief,and not a disorder. 
C) a subtype of Major Depressive Disorder. 
D) serious,brief,and a type of unipolar depression.

Question 3

1-100.Nadia has been depressed for several months.She is considering cognitive therapy.What advice would you give her?

Accepted Answer

A) "Cognitive therapy is much less effective than interpersonal therapy and takes much longer,too." 
B) "Many studies have shown the usefulness of cognitive therapy and it seems to prevent relapse." 
C) "Drug treatment is much more effective than cognitive therapy and has less likelihood of relapse." 
D) "The only way that cognitive therapy is of any value is if it is coupled with family therapy." 
A) "Cognitive therapy is much less effective than interpersonal therapy and takes much longer,too." 
B) "Many studies have shown the usefulness of cognitive therapy and it seems to prevent relapse." 
C) "Drug treatment is much more effective than cognitive therapy and has less likelihood of relapse." 
D) "The only way that cognitive therapy is of any value is if it is coupled with family therapy."

Question 4

1-107.The director of a city health department wants to know who is most likely to complete suicide in her city.The group with the highest risk is

Accepted Answer

A) teenagers,especially depressed girls. 
B) elderly men with chronic physical illnesses. 
C) young women who were recently separated or divorced. 
D) college-educated people. 
A) teenagers,especially depressed girls. 
B) elderly men with chronic physical illnesses. 
C) young women who were recently separated or divorced. 
D) college-educated people.

Question 5

1-42.A review of several studies found that ________ increased the likelihood of developing a more severe depression.

Accepted Answer

A) experiencing a stressful life event 
B) being in an intimate relationship 
C) working outside of the home 
D) having religious faith 
A) experiencing a stressful life event 
B) being in an intimate relationship 
C) working outside of the home 
D) having religious faith

Question 6

1-91.A sophisticated prospective study of the role of stressful life events in bipolar disorder by Ellicott,Hammen,and colleagues found that

Accepted Answer

A) low levels of stress protected an individual against manic episodes. 
B) stress did not play a lesser role with the occurrence of more episodes. 
C) high levels of stress were not associated with the occurrence of manic or depressive episodes. 
D) low levels of stress protected an individual against depressive episodes. 
A) low levels of stress protected an individual against manic episodes. 
B) stress did not play a lesser role with the occurrence of more episodes. 
C) high levels of stress were not associated with the occurrence of manic or depressive episodes. 
D) low levels of stress protected an individual against depressive episodes.

Question 7

1-45.Joanne tends to blow up at people and then feel guilty.She worries a lot.She complains that she just doesn't really find anything exciting and life is boring. Joanne

Accepted Answer

A) shows evidence of neuroticism and low positive affectivity,and has a high risk of developing depression. 
B) shows evidence of neuroticism and has a moderate risk of developing depression. 
C) shows evidence of introversion,and has a mild risk of developing depression. 
D) shows no evidence of any kind that would increase her risk for developing depression. 
A) shows evidence of neuroticism and low positive affectivity,and has a high risk of developing depression. 
B) shows evidence of neuroticism and has a moderate risk of developing depression. 
C) shows evidence of introversion,and has a mild risk of developing depression. 
D) shows no evidence of any kind that would increase her risk for developing depression.

Question 8

1-36.Which of the following is a brain area that has been found to exhibit abnormalities in depressed patients?

Accepted Answer

A) amygdala 
B) basal ganglia 
C) posterior cingulate cortex 
D) medulla oblangata 
A) amygdala 
B) basal ganglia 
C) posterior cingulate cortex 
D) medulla oblangata

Question 9

1-19.Sam has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.He tells you that he is certain the world will end next Tuesday because everyone in it is so wicked.He refuses to consider that he might be wrong.Sam has

Accepted Answer

A) mood congruent delusions. 
B) mood incongruent delusions. 
C) atypical features. 
D) melancholic features. 
A) mood congruent delusions. 
B) mood incongruent delusions. 
C) atypical features. 
D) melancholic features.

Question 10

1-102.Diane's treatment for depression included training in meditation techniques that helped her become aware of her unwanted negative thoughts and to accept them as just thoughts.She was undergoing

Accepted Answer

A) mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. 
B) psychodynamic therapy. 
C) behavioral activation therapy. 
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation. 
A) mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. 
B) psychodynamic therapy. 
C) behavioral activation therapy. 
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation.

Question 11

What are the two main forms of mood disorder? How are these disorders further characterized?

Accepted Answer

The two main forms of mood disorder are

Question 12

1-30.Which of the following statements is supported by research on the role of genetic influences in unipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) The more severe the depressive disorder,the greater the genetic contribution. 
B) Twin studies do not consistently find evidence of an inherited susceptibility to depression. 
C) Genes play a more significant causal role in bipolar disorders than they do in unipolar disorders. 
D) Bipolar and unipolar disorders are equally heritable. 
A) The more severe the depressive disorder,the greater the genetic contribution. 
B) Twin studies do not consistently find evidence of an inherited susceptibility to depression. 
C) Genes play a more significant causal role in bipolar disorders than they do in unipolar disorders. 
D) Bipolar and unipolar disorders are equally heritable.

Question 13

Describe the hopelessness theory of depression.

Accepted Answer

Having a pessimistic attributional style

Question 14

1-39.Independent life events are those that

Accepted Answer

A) only affect one area of a client's functioning. 
B) are out of the client's control. 
C) are linked causally to the behavior or personality of the client. 
D) affect the client and not those around him or her. 
A) only affect one area of a client's functioning. 
B) are out of the client's control. 
C) are linked causally to the behavior or personality of the client. 
D) affect the client and not those around him or her.

Question 15

1-68.The main difference between a manic episode and a hypomanic episode is

Accepted Answer

A) whether the person also experiences depression. 
B) the number of symptoms the person has. 
C) whether the person has irritable mood. 
D) the amount of social and occupational impairment. 
A) whether the person also experiences depression. 
B) the number of symptoms the person has. 
C) whether the person has irritable mood. 
D) the amount of social and occupational impairment.

Question 16

1-12.Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Checking and rechecking things 
B) appetite and weight loss 
C) Running thoughts 
D) Impulsive spending 
A) Checking and rechecking things 
B) appetite and weight loss 
C) Running thoughts 
D) Impulsive spending

Question 17

Distinguish between cyclothymic disorder,bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder.How are these disorders alike and how are they different?

Accepted Answer

Cyclothymia is best described as a less

Question 18

1-49.Which of the following is a behavioral explanation for depression?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of environmental reinforcers 
B) insecure attachment 
C) pessimistic tendencies 
D) reliance on depressogenic schemas 
A) lack of environmental reinforcers 
B) insecure attachment 
C) pessimistic tendencies 
D) reliance on depressogenic schemas

Question 19

1-81.Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with a tricyclic antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

A) The unpleasant side effects cause many to stop taking them. 
B) Individuals with bipolar disorder may or may not exhibit symptoms of depression. 
C) The drugs used to treat unipolar disorders do not alter the activity of the neurotransmitters that are affected in bipolar disorder. 
D) The combination of antidepressants and lithium is likely to be lethal. 
A) The unpleasant side effects cause many to stop taking them. 
B) Individuals with bipolar disorder may or may not exhibit symptoms of depression. 
C) The drugs used to treat unipolar disorders do not alter the activity of the neurotransmitters that are affected in bipolar disorder. 
D) The combination of antidepressants and lithium is likely to be lethal.

Question 20

1-73.Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) the occurrence of two or more episodes of major depression 
B) unremitting symptoms for a period of at least two years 
C) symptoms of psychosis 
D) the occurrence of at least one manic episode 
A) the occurrence of two or more episodes of major depression 
B) unremitting symptoms for a period of at least two years 
C) symptoms of psychosis 
D) the occurrence of at least one manic episode

A different kind of depression related to the total amount of light a person receives is often called __________ .

"Postpartum blues" are

1-100.Nadia has been depressed for several months.She is considering cognitive therapy.What advice would you give her?

1-107.The director of a city health department wants to know who is most likely to complete suicide in her city.The group with the highest risk is

1-42.A review of several studies found that ________ increased the likelihood of developing a more severe depression.

1-91.A sophisticated prospective study of the role of stressful life events in bipolar disorder by Ellicott,Hammen,and colleagues found that

1-45.Joanne tends to blow up at people and then feel guilty.She worries a lot.She complains that she just doesn't really find anything exciting and life is boring. Joanne

1-36.Which of the following is a brain area that has been found to exhibit abnormalities in depressed patients?

1-19.Sam has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.He tells you that he is certain the world will end next Tuesday because everyone in it is so wicked.He refuses to consider that he might be wrong.Sam has

1-102.Diane's treatment for depression included training in meditation techniques that helped her become aware of her unwanted negative thoughts and to accept them as just thoughts.She was undergoing

What are the two main forms of mood disorder? How are these disorders further characterized?

1-30.Which of the following statements is supported by research on the role of genetic influences in unipolar disorder?

Describe the hopelessness theory of depression.

1-39.Independent life events are those that

1-68.The main difference between a manic episode and a hypomanic episode is

1-12.Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder?

Distinguish between cyclothymic disorder,bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder.How are these disorders alike and how are they different?

1-49.Which of the following is a behavioral explanation for depression?

1-81.Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with a tricyclic antidepressant?

1-73.Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder?

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Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

A different kind of depression related to the total amount of light a person receives is often called __________ .

"Postpartum blues" are

1-100.Nadia has been depressed for several months.She is considering cognitive therapy.What advice would you give her?

1-107.The director of a city health department wants to know who is most likely to complete suicide in her city.The group with the highest risk is

1-42.A review of several studies found that ________ increased the likelihood of developing a more severe depression.

1-91.A sophisticated prospective study of the role of stressful life events in bipolar disorder by Ellicott,Hammen,and colleagues found that

1-45.Joanne tends to blow up at people and then feel guilty.She worries a lot.She complains that she just doesn't really find anything exciting and life is boring. Joanne

1-36.Which of the following is a brain area that has been found to exhibit abnormalities in depressed patients?

1-19.Sam has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.He tells you that he is certain the world will end next Tuesday because everyone in it is so wicked.He refuses to consider that he might be wrong.Sam has

1-102.Diane's treatment for depression included training in meditation techniques that helped her become aware of her unwanted negative thoughts and to accept them as just thoughts.She was undergoing

What are the two main forms of mood disorder? How are these disorders further characterized?

1-30.Which of the following statements is supported by research on the role of genetic influences in unipolar disorder?

Describe the hopelessness theory of depression.

1-39.Independent life events are those that

1-68.The main difference between a manic episode and a hypomanic episode is

1-12.Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder?

Distinguish between cyclothymic disorder,bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder.How are these disorders alike and how are they different?

1-49.Which of the following is a behavioral explanation for depression?

1-81.Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with a tricyclic antidepressant?

1-73.Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder?

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic,anxiety,obsessions,and Their Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants,abuse,and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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