Question 1

1-87.Reynaldo has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.The most effective drug for him is

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A) one that will increase his dopamine levels. 
B) one that will counteract the effect of sodium in his nerve cells. 
C) lithium. 
D) dexamethasone. 
A) one that will increase his dopamine levels. 
B) one that will counteract the effect of sodium in his nerve cells. 
C) lithium. 
D) dexamethasone.

Question 2

Two types of mood disorders are __________ and bipolar depressive disorders

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The answer of Two types of mood disorders are __________...

Question 3

1-56.While there is much support for some elements of Beck's cognitive theory,

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A) treatments based on his view of depression are not effective. 
B) findings supporting it as a causal hypothesis are limited. 
C) it does not account for the known biological aspects of depression. 
D) is does not account for sex differences in depression. 
A) treatments based on his view of depression are not effective. 
B) findings supporting it as a causal hypothesis are limited. 
C) it does not account for the known biological aspects of depression. 
D) is does not account for sex differences in depression.

Question 4

"Normal"feelings of depression becomes a mood disorder when

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A) there is no identifiable cause for it. 
B) the degree of impairment is judged severe enough to warrant a diagnosis. 
C) it lasts for more than a month. 
D) it ceases to be justified and adaptive. 
A) there is no identifiable cause for it. 
B) the degree of impairment is judged severe enough to warrant a diagnosis. 
C) it lasts for more than a month. 
D) it ceases to be justified and adaptive.

Question 5

What changes in sleep are seen in depression?

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Over half of depressed patients experien

Question 6

What do all mood disorders have in common?

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A) The presence of a negative mood state. 
B) They are at least 6 months in duration. 
C) The presence of irrational thoughts. 
D) They are characterized by emotional extremes. 
A) The presence of a negative mood state. 
B) They are at least 6 months in duration. 
C) The presence of irrational thoughts. 
D) They are characterized by emotional extremes.

Question 7

Two months after her husband's death,Connie was still not herself.She often forgot to feed the dog,was late for work on a regular basis,and had not yet thrown out his clothes.Which of the following diagnoses could apply to Connie according to the DSM-5?

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A) adjustment disorder with depressed mood 
B) dysthymia 
C) postpartum depression 
D) major depressive disorder 
A) adjustment disorder with depressed mood 
B) dysthymia 
C) postpartum depression 
D) major depressive disorder

Question 8

1-58.Jacob and Matt both flunk their math test.Jacob says to his friends that there is no point in his continuing in the course because,although Jacob feels highly about himself,he suspects that the teacher just doesn't like him.Matt says he is going to drop the course because he is just stupid in math.According to the reformulated learned helplessness theory,

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A) Matt is more likely to become depressed than Jacob. 
B) Matt is more likely to feel helpless than Jacob. 
C) Jacob is more likely to become depressed than Matt. 
D) Jacob is more likely to feel helpless than Matt. 
A) Matt is more likely to become depressed than Jacob. 
B) Matt is more likely to feel helpless than Jacob. 
C) Jacob is more likely to become depressed than Matt. 
D) Jacob is more likely to feel helpless than Matt.

Question 9

What is anaclitic depression?

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Anaclitic depression or despair is a for

Question 10

1-98.Quentin is severely depressed and presents an immediate and serious suicidal risk.In the past he has not responded to tricyclics.A wise course of action is to treat him with

Accepted Answer

A) Prozac because it can reduce symptoms in 12-24 hours. 
B) electroconvulsive therapy because it can rapidly reduce symptoms. 
C) lithium because suicide is almost always accompanied by manic episodes. 
D) anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine and valproate because they can prevent future depressions. 
A) Prozac because it can reduce symptoms in 12-24 hours. 
B) electroconvulsive therapy because it can rapidly reduce symptoms. 
C) lithium because suicide is almost always accompanied by manic episodes. 
D) anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine and valproate because they can prevent future depressions.

Question 11

1-14.Brittany came to a therapist complaining that she just doesn't enjoy life lately.She says that for the past couple of months,she finds she just doesn't feel like doing the things that she used to love to do.She has also lost a lot of weight and sleeps much more than usual but still feels tired all the time.She says she just can't concentrate on anything.However,she denies feeling sad.Brittany's most likely diagnosis is

Accepted Answer

A) dysthymic disorder. 
B) bipolar II disorder. 
C) major depressive disorder. 
D) no disorder. 
A) dysthymic disorder. 
B) bipolar II disorder. 
C) major depressive disorder. 
D) no disorder.

Question 12

1-51.A therapist with a ________ orientation would emphasize the depressed person's need to improve his or her social skills.

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A) interpersonal 
B) psychodynamic 
C) cognitive 
D) sociocultural 
A) interpersonal 
B) psychodynamic 
C) cognitive 
D) sociocultural

Question 13

1-48.Freud suggested that depression

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A) was actually a healthy adaptation to stress. 
B) was a result of overly high self-esteem. 
C) involved the anal stage of development. 
D) was anger turned inward. 
A) was actually a healthy adaptation to stress. 
B) was a result of overly high self-esteem. 
C) involved the anal stage of development. 
D) was anger turned inward.

Question 14

1-57.No matter what prisoners try to do,they cannot escape.Eventually,they become passive and depressed.This illustrates the central idea in the ________ theory of depression.

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A) attribution 
B) depressogenic schema 
C) learned helplessness 
D) behavioral 
A) attribution 
B) depressogenic schema 
C) learned helplessness 
D) behavioral

Question 15

1-67.A hypomanic episode is best described as a

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A) mild manic episode. 
B) short manic episode. 
C) manic episode characterized by inactivity. 
D) manic episode followed by symptoms of a mild depression. 
A) mild manic episode. 
B) short manic episode. 
C) manic episode characterized by inactivity. 
D) manic episode followed by symptoms of a mild depression.

Question 16

1-46.Parental loss only results in a vulnerability to depression when

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A) the loss is due to death. 
B) poor parental care is a consequence of the loss. 
C) the loss is not explained adequately to the child. 
D) both parents are lost at an early age. 
A) the loss is due to death. 
B) poor parental care is a consequence of the loss. 
C) the loss is not explained adequately to the child. 
D) both parents are lost at an early age.

Question 17

What are the four phases of the grieving process?

Accepted Answer

The normal response to the loss of spous

Question 18

1-89.Which of the following is a hormonal abnormality associated with both bipolar disorder and unipolar depression?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased thyroid hormone levels 
B) increased thyroid hormone levels 
C) decreased cortisol levels 
D) increased cortisol levels 
A) decreased thyroid hormone levels 
B) increased thyroid hormone levels 
C) decreased cortisol levels 
D) increased cortisol levels

Question 19

1-61.Which of the following statements about rumination is true,according to the ruminative response styles theory?

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A) Rumination is a protective factor against depression. 
B) People who ruminate a great deal tend to have more lengthy periods of depressive symptoms. 
C) Gender differences in depression are explained by ruminative styles. 
D) Biological factors have been most clearly linked to the development of rumination in those who do not have a family history of mood disorders. 
A) Rumination is a protective factor against depression. 
B) People who ruminate a great deal tend to have more lengthy periods of depressive symptoms. 
C) Gender differences in depression are explained by ruminative styles. 
D) Biological factors have been most clearly linked to the development of rumination in those who do not have a family history of mood disorders.

Question 20

What type of psychotic symptoms might be seen in someone suffering from major depression?

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The presence of psychotic symptoms indic

1-87.Reynaldo has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.The most effective drug for him is

Two types of mood disorders are __________ and bipolar depressive disorders

1-56.While there is much support for some elements of Beck's cognitive theory,

"Normal"feelings of depression becomes a mood disorder when

What changes in sleep are seen in depression?

What do all mood disorders have in common?

Two months after her husband's death,Connie was still not herself.She often forgot to feed the dog,was late for work on a regular basis,and had not yet thrown out his clothes.Which of the following diagnoses could apply to Connie according to the DSM-5?

What is anaclitic depression?

1-98.Quentin is severely depressed and presents an immediate and serious suicidal risk.In the past he has not responded to tricyclics.A wise course of action is to treat him with

1-51.A therapist with a ________ orientation would emphasize the depressed person's need to improve his or her social skills.

1-48.Freud suggested that depression

1-57.No matter what prisoners try to do,they cannot escape.Eventually,they become passive and depressed.This illustrates the central idea in the ________ theory of depression.

1-67.A hypomanic episode is best described as a

1-46.Parental loss only results in a vulnerability to depression when

What are the four phases of the grieving process?

1-89.Which of the following is a hormonal abnormality associated with both bipolar disorder and unipolar depression?

1-61.Which of the following statements about rumination is true,according to the ruminative response styles theory?

What type of psychotic symptoms might be seen in someone suffering from major depression?

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Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

1-87.Reynaldo has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.The most effective drug for him is

Two types of mood disorders are __________ and bipolar depressive disorders

1-56.While there is much support for some elements of Beck's cognitive theory,

"Normal"feelings of depression becomes a mood disorder when

What changes in sleep are seen in depression?

What do all mood disorders have in common?

Two months after her husband's death,Connie was still not herself.She often forgot to feed the dog,was late for work on a regular basis,and had not yet thrown out his clothes.Which of the following diagnoses could apply to Connie according to the DSM-5?

What is anaclitic depression?

1-98.Quentin is severely depressed and presents an immediate and serious suicidal risk.In the past he has not responded to tricyclics.A wise course of action is to treat him with

1-51.A therapist with a ________ orientation would emphasize the depressed person's need to improve his or her social skills.

1-48.Freud suggested that depression

1-57.No matter what prisoners try to do,they cannot escape.Eventually,they become passive and depressed.This illustrates the central idea in the ________ theory of depression.

1-67.A hypomanic episode is best described as a

1-46.Parental loss only results in a vulnerability to depression when

What are the four phases of the grieving process?

1-89.Which of the following is a hormonal abnormality associated with both bipolar disorder and unipolar depression?

1-61.Which of the following statements about rumination is true,according to the ruminative response styles theory?

What type of psychotic symptoms might be seen in someone suffering from major depression?

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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