Question 1

1-34.Individuals who do not show a decrease in cortisol levels in response to an injection of dexamethasone

Accepted Answer

A) have a severe form of depression. 
B) are likely to be suffering from both major depression and a personality disorder. 
C) will not respond well to pharmacological treatment. 
D) have an HPA axis that is not functioning normally. 
A) have a severe form of depression. 
B) are likely to be suffering from both major depression and a personality disorder. 
C) will not respond well to pharmacological treatment. 
D) have an HPA axis that is not functioning normally.

Question 2

In which of the following disorders must symptoms be present for at least 2 years in order for a diagnosis to be made?

Accepted Answer

A) Dysthymia 
B) Bipolar I disorder 
C) Major depressive disorder 
D) Bipolar II disorder 
A) Dysthymia 
B) Bipolar I disorder 
C) Major depressive disorder 
D) Bipolar II disorder

Question 3

1-20.What is meant by the phrase "double depression"?

Accepted Answer

A) Symptoms are consistent with two different subtypes of major depression. 
B) The individual has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and a mood disorder. 
C) Symptoms of both typical and atypical depression are exhibited. 
D) An individual with dysthymia later develops major depressive disorder as well. 
A) Symptoms are consistent with two different subtypes of major depression. 
B) The individual has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and a mood disorder. 
C) Symptoms of both typical and atypical depression are exhibited. 
D) An individual with dysthymia later develops major depressive disorder as well.

Question 4

1-109.Which of the following is most likely to attempt,but not complete,suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) 14-year-old Joan who has been depressed since her parent's divorce 
B) Charlie,a 16-year-old with a history of petty crimes 
C) 12-year-old Paul who receives constant rejection from the girls at school and has an overprotective mother 
D) Crystal,a 14-year-old substance abusing teen who has been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder 
A) 14-year-old Joan who has been depressed since her parent's divorce 
B) Charlie,a 16-year-old with a history of petty crimes 
C) 12-year-old Paul who receives constant rejection from the girls at school and has an overprotective mother 
D) Crystal,a 14-year-old substance abusing teen who has been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder

Question 5

1-71.Which of the following would eliminate a potential diagnosis of cyclothymia?

Accepted Answer

A) Gil had been showing both hypomanic and depressed symptoms for over three years. 
B) Carol was absolutely convinced that her mother wanted to kill her,although there was no evidence for this. 
C) Bob's most recent hypomanic episode lasted 3 days. 
D) Between her more recent episodes,Carla functioned quite well for 3 weeks. 
A) Gil had been showing both hypomanic and depressed symptoms for over three years. 
B) Carol was absolutely convinced that her mother wanted to kill her,although there was no evidence for this. 
C) Bob's most recent hypomanic episode lasted 3 days. 
D) Between her more recent episodes,Carla functioned quite well for 3 weeks.

Question 6

1-69.Bipolar disorder is to major depression as ________ is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) dysthymia; cyclothymia 
B) cyclothymia; dysthymia 
C) mania; hypomania 
D) hypomania; mania 
A) dysthymia; cyclothymia 
B) cyclothymia; dysthymia 
C) mania; hypomania 
D) hypomania; mania

Question 7

1-97.Lithium

Accepted Answer

A) is more effective than antidepressants at treating bipolar depression. 
B) has both antimanic and antidepressant effects. 
C) is an anticonvulsant. 
D) is well-tolerated by most bipolar patients. 
A) is more effective than antidepressants at treating bipolar depression. 
B) has both antimanic and antidepressant effects. 
C) is an anticonvulsant. 
D) is well-tolerated by most bipolar patients.

Question 8

1-54.Selective abstraction

Accepted Answer

A) is a tendency to think in extremes. 
B) is a tendency to jump to conclusions based on little or no evidence. 
C) is part of Beck's cognitive triad. 
D) is a tendency to focus on one negative detail of a situation while ignoring other aspects. 
A) is a tendency to think in extremes. 
B) is a tendency to jump to conclusions based on little or no evidence. 
C) is part of Beck's cognitive triad. 
D) is a tendency to focus on one negative detail of a situation while ignoring other aspects.

Question 9

1-41.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Most first time episodes of depression are preceded by a very stressful life event. 
B) Both first time and recurrent episodes of depression are usually preceded by a very stressful life event. 
C) Even mildly stressful events are associated with the onset of episodes of depression. 
D) Mildly stressful events are only associated with the onset of first time depression,not with recurrent episodes. 
A) Most first time episodes of depression are preceded by a very stressful life event. 
B) Both first time and recurrent episodes of depression are usually preceded by a very stressful life event. 
C) Even mildly stressful events are associated with the onset of episodes of depression. 
D) Mildly stressful events are only associated with the onset of first time depression,not with recurrent episodes.

Question 10

1-76.Angela has had several periods of extremely "up" moods.They last for a couple of weeks and she has gotten into trouble several times.During those times she doesn't sleep,spends way too much money,gets involved in bad business decisions,talks quickly and thinks even more quickly and believes she can do anything.The best diagnosis for Angela is

Accepted Answer

A) manic disorder. 
B) bipolar II disorder. 
C) bipolar I disorder. 
D) cyclothymic disorder. 
A) manic disorder. 
B) bipolar II disorder. 
C) bipolar I disorder. 
D) cyclothymic disorder.

Question 11

1-59.Which of the following is the type of attribution that is most likely to cause depression?

Accepted Answer

A) I am never going to make it through this course because it is too early in the morning and I'm having trouble getting up. 
B) I am never going to make it through this course because I'm stupid and I just can't learn the material. 
C) I am never going to make it through this course because the professor is unfair. 
D) I am never going to make it through this course because I just don't feel like studying lately. 
A) I am never going to make it through this course because it is too early in the morning and I'm having trouble getting up. 
B) I am never going to make it through this course because I'm stupid and I just can't learn the material. 
C) I am never going to make it through this course because the professor is unfair. 
D) I am never going to make it through this course because I just don't feel like studying lately.

Question 12

1-35.Which of the following is most likely to be seen in children who are at risk for depression?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased left hemisphere activity 
B) decreased right hemisphere activity 
C) increased serotonin levels 
D) increased GABA levels 
A) decreased left hemisphere activity 
B) decreased right hemisphere activity 
C) increased serotonin levels 
D) increased GABA levels

Question 13

1-52.Beck's negative cognitive triad involves feeling negatively about

Accepted Answer

A) helplessness,hopelessness,and sorrow. 
B) one's self,one's experiences,and one's future. 
C) one's past,one's present,and one's future. 
D) one's family,one's self,and one's friends. 
A) helplessness,hopelessness,and sorrow. 
B) one's self,one's experiences,and one's future. 
C) one's past,one's present,and one's future. 
D) one's family,one's self,and one's friends.

Question 14

1-43.Which of the following is an example of a COGNITIVE diathesis for depression?

Accepted Answer

A) neuroticism 
B) optimism 
C) attributing negative events to internal causes 
D) attributing negative events to external causes 
A) neuroticism 
B) optimism 
C) attributing negative events to internal causes 
D) attributing negative events to external causes

Question 15

1-95.Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Accepted Answer

A) were the first antidepressants to be developed. 
B) are more effective than the tricyclic antidepressants. 
C) may lead to sexual problems. 
D) act to stabilize the mood swings of those with bipolar disorder. 
A) were the first antidepressants to be developed. 
B) are more effective than the tricyclic antidepressants. 
C) may lead to sexual problems. 
D) act to stabilize the mood swings of those with bipolar disorder.

Question 16

The hormone __________ has been found to be elevated in most patients hospitalized with major depressive disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone __________ has been found to...

Question 17

1-80.Which of the following is a true statement about rapid cycling in bipolar disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) It is seen in men more than women. 
B) It occurs in only those with Bipolar II disorder. 
C) Lithium may trigger a cycling episode. 
D) It is seen in 5-10 percent of those with bipolar disorder. 
A) It is seen in men more than women. 
B) It occurs in only those with Bipolar II disorder. 
C) Lithium may trigger a cycling episode. 
D) It is seen in 5-10 percent of those with bipolar disorder.

Question 18

1-63.Which of the following is a major risk factor for panic disorder,depression,and other anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) the presence of neuroticism 
B) the presence of positive affect 
C) the presence of helplessness 
D) the presence of rumination 
A) the presence of neuroticism 
B) the presence of positive affect 
C) the presence of helplessness 
D) the presence of rumination

Question 19

1-38.The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) this is a not a real form of depression as any response to light is merely a placebo effect. 
B) this form of depression is produced by a malfunctioning biological clock that needs resetting. 
C) changes in circadian rhythms underlie most forms of depression. 
D) seasonal affective disorder is a unique entity that should not be categorized with other forms of unipolar depression. 
A) this is a not a real form of depression as any response to light is merely a placebo effect. 
B) this form of depression is produced by a malfunctioning biological clock that needs resetting. 
C) changes in circadian rhythms underlie most forms of depression. 
D) seasonal affective disorder is a unique entity that should not be categorized with other forms of unipolar depression.

Question 20

1-103.One factor that is especially likely to produce depression relapse is

Accepted Answer

A) family members ignoring the depressed behavior expressed by the depressed individual. 
B) excessive attention from family members. 
C) family members discussing the depressed individual's negative thoughts and feelings with him or her. 
D) behavior by a spouse that can be interpreted as criticism. 
A) family members ignoring the depressed behavior expressed by the depressed individual. 
B) excessive attention from family members. 
C) family members discussing the depressed individual's negative thoughts and feelings with him or her. 
D) behavior by a spouse that can be interpreted as criticism.

1-34.Individuals who do not show a decrease in cortisol levels in response to an injection of dexamethasone

In which of the following disorders must symptoms be present for at least 2 years in order for a diagnosis to be made?

1-20.What is meant by the phrase "double depression"?

1-109.Which of the following is most likely to attempt,but not complete,suicide?

1-71.Which of the following would eliminate a potential diagnosis of cyclothymia?

1-69.Bipolar disorder is to major depression as is to .

1-97.Lithium

1-54.Selective abstraction

1-41.Which of the following is true?

1-59.Which of the following is the type of attribution that is most likely to cause depression?

1-35.Which of the following is most likely to be seen in children who are at risk for depression?

1-52.Beck's negative cognitive triad involves feeling negatively about

1-43.Which of the following is an example of a COGNITIVE diathesis for depression?

1-95.Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

The hormone __________ has been found to be elevated in most patients hospitalized with major depressive disorder.

1-80.Which of the following is a true statement about rapid cycling in bipolar disorders?

1-63.Which of the following is a major risk factor for panic disorder,depression,and other anxiety disorders?

1-38.The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that

1-103.One factor that is especially likely to produce depression relapse is

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1-34.Individuals who do not show a decrease in cortisol levels in response to an injection of dexamethasone

In which of the following disorders must symptoms be present for at least 2 years in order for a diagnosis to be made?

1-20.What is meant by the phrase "double depression"?

1-109.Which of the following is most likely to attempt,but not complete,suicide?

1-71.Which of the following would eliminate a potential diagnosis of cyclothymia?

1-69.Bipolar disorder is to major depression as ________ is to ________.

1-97.Lithium

1-54.Selective abstraction

1-41.Which of the following is true?

1-59.Which of the following is the type of attribution that is most likely to cause depression?

1-35.Which of the following is most likely to be seen in children who are at risk for depression?

1-52.Beck's negative cognitive triad involves feeling negatively about

1-43.Which of the following is an example of a COGNITIVE diathesis for depression?

1-95.Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

The hormone __________ has been found to be elevated in most patients hospitalized with major depressive disorder.

1-80.Which of the following is a true statement about rapid cycling in bipolar disorders?

1-63.Which of the following is a major risk factor for panic disorder,depression,and other anxiety disorders?

1-38.The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that

1-103.One factor that is especially likely to produce depression relapse is

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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

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