Question 1

Recent research on relapse among bipolar patients suggests that

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A)  stressful life events have very little influence. 
B)  personality styles interact with stress to increase the likelihood of relapse. 
C)  relapse is most likely among those with unrealistically positive attributional styles. 
D)  the more frequently a person has bipolar episodes, the less likely stressful events are able to induce a relapse. 
A)  stressful life events have very little influence. 
B)  personality styles interact with stress to increase the likelihood of relapse. 
C)  relapse is most likely among those with unrealistically positive attributional styles. 
D)  the more frequently a person has bipolar episodes, the less likely stressful events are able to induce a relapse. B

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

Margaret has been suffering with dysthymia for several years and has sought treatment on several occasions. About one month ago she developed more severe symptoms of depression, which have been maintained almost daily. The condition she is experiencing is best described as

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A)  double depression. 
B)  chronic melancholia. 
C)  adjustment disorder with bipolar features. 
D)  recurring melancholic depression. 
A)  double depression. 
B)  chronic melancholia. 
C)  adjustment disorder with bipolar features. 
D)  recurring melancholic depression. A

Question 4

Which of the following would eliminate a potential diagnosis of cyclothymia?

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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 5

The prognosis for bipolar disorder is

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A)  excellent, most people recover fully. 
B)  guarded, most people continue to have some symptoms. 
C)  unpredictable, all possible outcomes are seen frequently. 
D)  uncertain, although most people have only one episode. 
A)  excellent, most people recover fully. 
B)  guarded, most people continue to have some symptoms. 
C)  unpredictable, all possible outcomes are seen frequently. 
D)  uncertain, although most people have only one episode.

Question 6

Transcranial magnetic stimulation

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A)  is a biological test for altered brain waves in bipolar disorder. 
B)  is a noninvasive biological test for changes in brain function in depression. 
C)  is a noninvasive biological treatment for manic episodes. 
D)  is a noninvasive biological treatment for depression. 
A)  is a biological test for altered brain waves in bipolar disorder. 
B)  is a noninvasive biological test for changes in brain function in depression. 
C)  is a noninvasive biological treatment for manic episodes. 
D)  is a noninvasive biological treatment for depression.

Question 7

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 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 8

Which of the following is a true statement about rapid cycling in bipolar disorders?

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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 9

Childhood depression

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A)  has been clearly linked to genetic factors. 
B)  is more likely in children with a depressed parent. 
C)  has not been associated with parental depression. 
D)  can usually be causally related to marital discord. 
A)  has been clearly linked to genetic factors. 
B)  is more likely in children with a depressed parent. 
C)  has not been associated with parental depression. 
D)  can usually be causally related to marital discord.

Question 10

Knowing what we know about the neurotransmitter imbalances in bipolar disorder, a physician should give which of the following pieces of advice?

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A)  "Eat lots of foods that are rich in norepinephrine." 
B)  "Don't take drugs that increase dopamine levels because they can produce manic-like behavior." 
C)  "Stay away from drugs that include lithium because bipolar is associated with excessive lithium activity." 
D)  "If you can keep your serotonin levels normal, you do not have to worry about having a manic episode." 
A)  "Eat lots of foods that are rich in norepinephrine." 
B)  "Don't take drugs that increase dopamine levels because they can produce manic-like behavior." 
C)  "Stay away from drugs that include lithium because bipolar is associated with excessive lithium activity." 
D)  "If you can keep your serotonin levels normal, you do not have to worry about having a manic episode."

Question 11

The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that

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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 12

Which statement best describes the relationship between mood disorders and domestic distress?

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A)  Critical comments trigger negative affect in the spouse. 
B)  Women who are depressed avoid their partners. 
C)  Whenever there is a problem, it is caused by a man who, in a manic episode, is unaware of the nature of his behavior or even who he is attacking. 
D)  Men become violent as a way of protecting themselves when their wives, who suffer from depressive episodes, become impulsively aggressive. 
A)  Critical comments trigger negative affect in the spouse. 
B)  Women who are depressed avoid their partners. 
C)  Whenever there is a problem, it is caused by a man who, in a manic episode, is unaware of the nature of his behavior or even who he is attacking. 
D)  Men become violent as a way of protecting themselves when their wives, who suffer from depressive episodes, become impulsively aggressive.

Question 13

In order to meet the criteria for a major depressive episode, a person MUST have

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A)  a depressed mood most of the day for at least 2 weeks. 
B)  significant weight loss. 
C)  significant distress or impairment. 
D)  insomnia. 
A)  a depressed mood most of the day for at least 2 weeks. 
B)  significant weight loss. 
C)  significant distress or impairment. 
D)  insomnia.

Question 14

What is meant by the phrase "double depression"?

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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 15

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

Accepted Answer

seasonal a

Question 16

What changes in sleep are seen in depression?

Accepted Answer

Over half of depressed patients experien

Question 17

Discuss Beck's cognitive theory of depression.

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Beck's theory is that thinking preceded

Question 18

Herbert awakens early in the morning and feels more depressed in the morning than the evening. He has lost all interest in activities and derives no pleasure from things that used to please him. If he is suffering from major depression, Herbert's symptoms suggest the subtype called

Accepted Answer

A)  mood-congruent. 
B)  melancholic. 
C)  dysthymic. 
D)  postpartum. 
A)  mood-congruent. 
B)  melancholic. 
C)  dysthymic. 
D)  postpartum.

Question 19

The diagnosis of __________ occurs when symptoms are similar to a manic episode but are milder.

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The answer of The diagnosis of __________ occurs when symptoms...

Question 20

Stressful life events

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A)  do not trigger manic episodes. 
B)  appear to increase the time to recovery from a manic episode. 
C)  do not generally precipitate an initial manic episode, but tend to play more of a role over time. 
D)  play no role in the development or progression of bipolar II disorder. 
A)  do not trigger manic episodes. 
B)  appear to increase the time to recovery from a manic episode. 
C)  do not generally precipitate an initial manic episode, but tend to play more of a role over time. 
D)  play no role in the development or progression of bipolar II disorder.

Recent research on relapse among bipolar patients suggests that

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

Margaret has been suffering with dysthymia for several years and has sought treatment on several occasions. About one month ago she developed more severe symptoms of depression, which have been maintained almost daily. The condition she is experiencing is best described as

Which of the following would eliminate a potential diagnosis of cyclothymia?

The prognosis for bipolar disorder is

Transcranial magnetic stimulation

Which of the following is a true statement about rapid cycling in bipolar disorders?

Childhood depression

Knowing what we know about the neurotransmitter imbalances in bipolar disorder, a physician should give which of the following pieces of advice?

The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that

Which statement best describes the relationship between mood disorders and domestic distress?

In order to meet the criteria for a major depressive episode, a person MUST have

What is meant by the phrase "double depression"?

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

What changes in sleep are seen in depression?

Discuss Beck's cognitive theory of depression.

Herbert awakens early in the morning and feels more depressed in the morning than the evening. He has lost all interest in activities and derives no pleasure from things that used to please him. If he is suffering from major depression, Herbert's symptoms suggest the subtype called

The diagnosis of __________ occurs when symptoms are similar to a manic episode but are milder.

Stressful life events

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Recent research on relapse among bipolar patients suggests that

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

Margaret has been suffering with dysthymia for several years and has sought treatment on several occasions. About one month ago she developed more severe symptoms of depression, which have been maintained almost daily. The condition she is experiencing is best described as

Which of the following would eliminate a potential diagnosis of cyclothymia?

The prognosis for bipolar disorder is

Transcranial magnetic stimulation

Which of the following is a true statement about rapid cycling in bipolar disorders?

Childhood depression

Knowing what we know about the neurotransmitter imbalances in bipolar disorder, a physician should give which of the following pieces of advice?

The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that

Which statement best describes the relationship between mood disorders and domestic distress?

In order to meet the criteria for a major depressive episode, a person MUST have

What is meant by the phrase "double depression"?

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

What changes in sleep are seen in depression?

Discuss Beck's cognitive theory of depression.

Herbert awakens early in the morning and feels more depressed in the morning than the evening. He has lost all interest in activities and derives no pleasure from things that used to please him. If he is suffering from major depression, Herbert's symptoms suggest the subtype called

The diagnosis of __________ occurs when symptoms are similar to a manic episode but are milder.

Stressful life events

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, and Their Disorders

Somatoform 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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