Question 1

About __________ of people who have experienced a major depressive disorder will experience at least one more episode during their lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) One quarter. 
B) Half. 
C) Two thirds. 
D) Three quarters. 
A) One quarter. 
B) Half. 
C) Two thirds. 
D) Three quarters.

Question 2

Twin studies yield heritability estimates of __________ for major depressive disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) 37% 
B) 85% 
C) 25% 
D) 70% 
A) 37% 
B) 85% 
C) 25% 
D) 70%

Question 3

Stressful life events appear to be a causal factor in depression based on research showing

Accepted Answer

A) depressed people experience more losses of marriages and jobs. 
B) many people report life stresses before they become depressed. 
C) depression rates increase after major disasters. 
D) lab induced stress leads to increased depression. 
A) depressed people experience more losses of marriages and jobs. 
B) many people report life stresses before they become depressed. 
C) depression rates increase after major disasters. 
D) lab induced stress leads to increased depression.

Question 4

Studies of neurochemistry and suicide have found low levels of ____________ major metabolite in suicide victims.

Accepted Answer

A) norepinephrine's 
B) dopamine's 
C) serotonin's 
D) all of the above 
A) norepinephrine's 
B) dopamine's 
C) serotonin's 
D) all of the above

Question 5

Jacob's psychiatrist has recommended electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT),and Jacob is debating whether to consent to this treatment.Which of the following risks should Jacob consider when making his decision?

Accepted Answer

A) bone fractures caused by the seizure 
B) memory loss and confusion 
C) developing a seizure disorder 
D) permanent changes in brain structure 
A) bone fractures caused by the seizure 
B) memory loss and confusion 
C) developing a seizure disorder 
D) permanent changes in brain structure

Question 6

All of the following are mood disorders in the DSM-5 except:

Accepted Answer

A) Mixed Anxiety/Depressive Disorder 
B) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 
C) Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder 
D) Cyclothymia 
A) Mixed Anxiety/Depressive Disorder 
B) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 
C) Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder 
D) Cyclothymia

Question 7

The most prevalent psychiatric disorder in the U.S.is

Accepted Answer

A) Mood dysregulation disorder 
B) Cyclothymia 
C) Major depressive disorder 
D) Bipolar disorder 
A) Mood dysregulation disorder 
B) Cyclothymia 
C) Major depressive disorder 
D) Bipolar disorder

Question 8

In regards to suicide and gender,more __________ attempt suicide and more __________ actually kill themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) women; men 
B) women; women 
C) men; men 
D) men; women 
A) women; men 
B) women; women 
C) men; men 
D) men; women

Question 9

The DSM-5 recognizes which of the following forms of bipolar disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Bipolar I and Bipolar II 
B) Bipolar I,Bipolar II and Cyclothymia 
C) Bipolar and Cyclothymia 
D) Bipolar I,Bipolar II and Bipolar III 
A) Bipolar I and Bipolar II 
B) Bipolar I,Bipolar II and Cyclothymia 
C) Bipolar and Cyclothymia 
D) Bipolar I,Bipolar II and Bipolar III

Question 10

Given the inconsistent evidence about levels of neurotransmitters in people with mood disorders,researchers have begun to focus research efforts on

Accepted Answer

A) whether specific levels of serotonin or dopamine are important. 
B) understanding the types of people who have no disturbances in their absolute levels of neurotransmitters. 
C) finding a new neurotransmitter. 
D) the sensitivity of postsynaptic receptors. 
A) whether specific levels of serotonin or dopamine are important. 
B) understanding the types of people who have no disturbances in their absolute levels of neurotransmitters. 
C) finding a new neurotransmitter. 
D) the sensitivity of postsynaptic receptors.

Question 11

The slowing of thoughts and movements by those experiencing depression is called

Accepted Answer

A) Psychomotor agitation. 
B) Social withdrawal. 
C) Psychomotor retardation. 
D) Melancholia. 
A) Psychomotor agitation. 
B) Social withdrawal. 
C) Psychomotor retardation. 
D) Melancholia.

Question 12

John is in the middle of a major depressive episode.His friend,Sophie,has never experienced depression and she is trying to be supportive of John.If you were to show both John and Sophie photos of people with sad or angry expressions on their face,

Accepted Answer

A) structural activation studies would most likely indicate that John has a stronger and more sustained reaction in his amygdala than Sophie. 
B) functional activation studies would most likely indicate that Sophie has a stronger and more sustained reaction in her amygdala than John. 
C) functional activation studies would most likely indicate that John has a stronger and more sustained reaction in his amygdala than Sophie. 
D) Based on this information,both Sophie and John would probably have the same amount of activity in their amygdala. 
A) structural activation studies would most likely indicate that John has a stronger and more sustained reaction in his amygdala than Sophie. 
B) functional activation studies would most likely indicate that Sophie has a stronger and more sustained reaction in her amygdala than John. 
C) functional activation studies would most likely indicate that John has a stronger and more sustained reaction in his amygdala than Sophie. 
D) Based on this information,both Sophie and John would probably have the same amount of activity in their amygdala.

Question 13

The diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder should NOT be made when

Accepted Answer

A) There has ever been a manic episode lasting longer than one day. 
B) There has never been a manic episode lasting longer than one day. 
C) The temper outbursts are frequent and inconsistent with the child's developmental level. 
D) There is a family history of bipolar disorder. 
A) There has ever been a manic episode lasting longer than one day. 
B) There has never been a manic episode lasting longer than one day. 
C) The temper outbursts are frequent and inconsistent with the child's developmental level. 
D) There is a family history of bipolar disorder.

Question 14

Which of the following symptoms are indicative of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder,according to the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A) Severe recurrent temper outbursts 
B) Swings in mood from extreme highs to extreme lows 
C) Persistent negative mood 
D) Both temper outbursts and a persistent negative mood 
A) Severe recurrent temper outbursts 
B) Swings in mood from extreme highs to extreme lows 
C) Persistent negative mood 
D) Both temper outbursts and a persistent negative mood

Question 15

The DSM-5 criteria for cyclothymic disorder involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it must have occurred for at least two years. 
B) numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms. 
C) numerous periods with depressive symptoms. 
D) symptoms do not clear for more than six months at a time. 
A) it must have occurred for at least two years. 
B) numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms. 
C) numerous periods with depressive symptoms. 
D) symptoms do not clear for more than six months at a time.

Question 16

Which of the following best describes hypomania?

Accepted Answer

A) A type of mania that alternates with depression. 
B) A type of mania more common in dysthymic patients. 
C) A more severe form of mania. 
D) A less severe form of mania. 
A) A type of mania that alternates with depression. 
B) A type of mania more common in dysthymic patients. 
C) A more severe form of mania. 
D) A less severe form of mania.

Question 17

Mindfulness-based therapy is adapted from

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive therapy. 
B) IPT. 
C) psychoanalysis. 
D) behavioral therapy. 
A) cognitive therapy. 
B) IPT. 
C) psychoanalysis. 
D) behavioral therapy.

Question 18

Studies of the epidemiology of suicide suggest that

Accepted Answer

A) about 10% to 20% of people report suicidal ideation at one point in their life. 
B) suicide rates decrease with age. 
C) men are more likely to attempt suicide. 
D) rates are lower among regular churchgoers. 
A) about 10% to 20% of people report suicidal ideation at one point in their life. 
B) suicide rates decrease with age. 
C) men are more likely to attempt suicide. 
D) rates are lower among regular churchgoers.

Question 19

Most researchers believe that

Accepted Answer

A) mood disorders are caused by a single gene that regulates mood. 
B) mood disorders are caused by a set of genes. 
C) mood disorders are caused by a dysregulation of norepinephrine. 
D) mood disorders are caused by a single gene called N34. 
A) mood disorders are caused by a single gene that regulates mood. 
B) mood disorders are caused by a set of genes. 
C) mood disorders are caused by a dysregulation of norepinephrine. 
D) mood disorders are caused by a single gene called N34.

Question 20

As many as __________ of people prescribed an antidepressant stop taking their medication within the first month.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 90% 
D) 40% 
A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 90% 
D) 40%

About __________ of people who have experienced a major depressive disorder will experience at least one more episode during their lifetime.

Twin studies yield heritability estimates of __________ for major depressive disorder.

Stressful life events appear to be a causal factor in depression based on research showing

Studies of neurochemistry and suicide have found low levels of ____________ major metabolite in suicide victims.

Jacob's psychiatrist has recommended electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT),and Jacob is debating whether to consent to this treatment.Which of the following risks should Jacob consider when making his decision?

All of the following are mood disorders in the DSM-5 except:

The most prevalent psychiatric disorder in the U.S.is

In regards to suicide and gender,more attempt suicide and more actually kill themselves.

The DSM-5 recognizes which of the following forms of bipolar disorders?

Given the inconsistent evidence about levels of neurotransmitters in people with mood disorders,researchers have begun to focus research efforts on

The slowing of thoughts and movements by those experiencing depression is called

John is in the middle of a major depressive episode.His friend,Sophie,has never experienced depression and she is trying to be supportive of John.If you were to show both John and Sophie photos of people with sad or angry expressions on their face,

The diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder should NOT be made when

Which of the following symptoms are indicative of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder,according to the DSM-5?

The DSM-5 criteria for cyclothymic disorder involves all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following best describes hypomania?

Mindfulness-based therapy is adapted from

Studies of the epidemiology of suicide suggest that

Most researchers believe that

As many as __________ of people prescribed an antidepressant stop taking their medication within the first month.

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Related and Trauma-Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 5: Mood Disorders

About __________ of people who have experienced a major depressive disorder will experience at least one more episode during their lifetime.

Twin studies yield heritability estimates of __________ for major depressive disorder.

Stressful life events appear to be a causal factor in depression based on research showing

Studies of neurochemistry and suicide have found low levels of ____________ major metabolite in suicide victims.

Jacob's psychiatrist has recommended electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT),and Jacob is debating whether to consent to this treatment.Which of the following risks should Jacob consider when making his decision?

All of the following are mood disorders in the DSM-5 except:

The most prevalent psychiatric disorder in the U.S.is

In regards to suicide and gender,more __________ attempt suicide and more __________ actually kill themselves.

The DSM-5 recognizes which of the following forms of bipolar disorders?

Given the inconsistent evidence about levels of neurotransmitters in people with mood disorders,researchers have begun to focus research efforts on

The slowing of thoughts and movements by those experiencing depression is called

John is in the middle of a major depressive episode.His friend,Sophie,has never experienced depression and she is trying to be supportive of John.If you were to show both John and Sophie photos of people with sad or angry expressions on their face,

The diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder should NOT be made when

Which of the following symptoms are indicative of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder,according to the DSM-5?

The DSM-5 criteria for cyclothymic disorder involves all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following best describes hypomania?

Mindfulness-based therapy is adapted from

Studies of the epidemiology of suicide suggest that

Most researchers believe that

As many as __________ of people prescribed an antidepressant stop taking their medication within the first month.

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Related and Trauma-Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

In regards to suicide and gender,more attempt suicide and more actually kill themselves.