Question 1

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is distinguished from major depression by the addition of symptoms such as

Accepted Answer

A) Breast tenderness or swelling. 
B) Bloating. 
C) Joint or muscle pain. 
D) All of these are symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. 
A) Breast tenderness or swelling. 
B) Bloating. 
C) Joint or muscle pain. 
D) All of these are symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Question 2

Which of the following describes the relationship between depression and suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) Almost all people who commit suicide are depressed. 
B) Almost all people who are depressed attempt suicide. 
C) More than half of the people who attempt suicide are depressed at the time of the act. 
D) Contrary to popular belief,there is no relationship between depression and suicide. 
A) Almost all people who commit suicide are depressed. 
B) Almost all people who are depressed attempt suicide. 
C) More than half of the people who attempt suicide are depressed at the time of the act. 
D) Contrary to popular belief,there is no relationship between depression and suicide.

Question 3

While many difficulties might get a person thinking about suicide,__________ seems to predict the switch from suicidal thoughts to suicidal actions.

Accepted Answer

A) impulsivity 
B) mania 
C) drug abuse 
D) helplessness 
A) impulsivity 
B) mania 
C) drug abuse 
D) helplessness

Question 4

The DSM 5 includes ___ new mood disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 1 
D) 4 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 1 
D) 4

Question 5

Mindfulness-based therapy is

Accepted Answer

A) most effective for women. 
B) most effective for people who have had just one major depressive episode. 
C) most effective for people who experience recurrent depressive episodes. 
D) as effective as treatment as usual. 
A) most effective for women. 
B) most effective for people who have had just one major depressive episode. 
C) most effective for people who experience recurrent depressive episodes. 
D) as effective as treatment as usual.

Question 6

According to the DSM-5,bereavement-related symptoms are no longer excluded from the diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

A) Major depressive disorder 
B) Persistent depressive disorder 
C) Premenstrual Dysphoric disorder 
D) Bipolar I disorder 
A) Major depressive disorder 
B) Persistent depressive disorder 
C) Premenstrual Dysphoric disorder 
D) Bipolar I disorder

Question 7

Psychomotor agitation involves

Accepted Answer

A) Pacing. 
B) Fidgeting. 
C) Wringing hands. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Pacing. 
B) Fidgeting. 
C) Wringing hands. 
D) All of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following characteristics are strongly tied to suicidality?

Accepted Answer

A) introversion 
B) hostility and cynicism 
C) ambivalence 
D) hopelessness 
A) introversion 
B) hostility and cynicism 
C) ambivalence 
D) hopelessness

Question 9

The depressive cognitive triad,according to Beck's cognitive theory of depression,are

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A) pessimistic views of self,world,and future. 
B) negative beliefs about how things work in the world. 
C) negative schemata triggered by negative life events. 
D) distorted ways of reaching conclusions about events. 
A) pessimistic views of self,world,and future. 
B) negative beliefs about how things work in the world. 
C) negative schemata triggered by negative life events. 
D) distorted ways of reaching conclusions about events.

Question 10

The DSM-5 includes __________ new depressive disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

Question 11

The latest findings regarding the efficacy of medication versus psychotherapy in the treatment of depression conclude that

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A) medication is superior to psychotherapy in the long term. 
B) findings are inconsistent,thus more research is needed in this area. 
C) psychotherapy works better than medication in the short term. 
D) none of the above. 
A) medication is superior to psychotherapy in the long term. 
B) findings are inconsistent,thus more research is needed in this area. 
C) psychotherapy works better than medication in the short term. 
D) none of the above.

Question 12

For a period of one week,Alan experienced episodes of extreme elation that caused significant functional impairment.Based on this information only,Alan was experiencing a

Accepted Answer

A) manic episode. 
B) hypomanic episode. 
C) depressive episode. 
D) none of the above. 
A) manic episode. 
B) hypomanic episode. 
C) depressive episode. 
D) none of the above.

Question 13

When considering the etiology of depressive disorders,the latest evidence suggests that they are

Accepted Answer

A) neurobiological. 
B) psychosocial. 
C) both neurobiological and psychosocial. 
D) mostly genetic. 
A) neurobiological. 
B) psychosocial. 
C) both neurobiological and psychosocial. 
D) mostly genetic.

Question 14

Which of the following is a major problem that remains in the use of medication for the treatment of depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Relapse after medication discontinuation. 
B) Permanent memory loss associated with some medicines. 
C) There is little effect upon negative attributions. 
D) All of the above are problems in medication treatment. 
A) Relapse after medication discontinuation. 
B) Permanent memory loss associated with some medicines. 
C) There is little effect upon negative attributions. 
D) All of the above are problems in medication treatment.

Question 15

The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on

Accepted Answer

A) depression resulting from previous helplessness situations. 
B) biological features of depression resulting in negative attributions. 
C) a return to the animal lab to further understand factors leading to depression. 
D) cognitive diatheses that lead to negative attributions. 
A) depression resulting from previous helplessness situations. 
B) biological features of depression resulting in negative attributions. 
C) a return to the animal lab to further understand factors leading to depression. 
D) cognitive diatheses that lead to negative attributions.

Question 16

Which of the following people is least likely to have major depression?

Accepted Answer

A) A 45-year-old wealthy woman 
B) A 35-year-old unemployed man 
C) A 20-year-old wealthy man 
D) A 19-year-old wealthy woman who has had one episode of depression in the past 
A) A 45-year-old wealthy woman 
B) A 35-year-old unemployed man 
C) A 20-year-old wealthy man 
D) A 19-year-old wealthy woman who has had one episode of depression in the past

Question 17

Research indicating that people with bipolar disorder describe themselves as very responsive to rewards may help explain why those with bipolar disorder are at increased risk for becoming manic after

Accepted Answer

A) life events involving goal attainment. 
B) increasing the number of life needs. 
C) deep depression. 
D) receiving gifts. 
A) life events involving goal attainment. 
B) increasing the number of life needs. 
C) deep depression. 
D) receiving gifts.

Question 18

Jill is seeking treatment for depression,which started after she ended a long-term relationship.Which of the following would be a global depressive attribution she might make?

Accepted Answer

A) "My relationships end badly because I get jealous and I drive them away." 
B) "There must be something wrong with me,because I always attract people who are wrong for me." 
C) "Sometimes I feel there is something the matter with me.Maybe,I am not pretty enough." 
D) "My next relationship will likely be better." 
A) "My relationships end badly because I get jealous and I drive them away." 
B) "There must be something wrong with me,because I always attract people who are wrong for me." 
C) "Sometimes I feel there is something the matter with me.Maybe,I am not pretty enough." 
D) "My next relationship will likely be better."

Question 19

In one prospective study,feelings of rejection and self-hatred preceded the behavior of _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) Suicidal self-injury 
B) Non-suicidal self-injury 
C) Mania 
D) None of the above 
A) Suicidal self-injury 
B) Non-suicidal self-injury 
C) Mania 
D) None of the above

Question 20

In the latest version of helplessness/hopelessness theory,depression results from inescapable aversive situations only

Accepted Answer

A) when the person believes they can survive the aversive situation. 
B) if the individual already feels depressed. 
C) for individuals who make depressive attributions during or following the aversive situation. 
D) when a family member has a history of depression. 
A) when the person believes they can survive the aversive situation. 
B) if the individual already feels depressed. 
C) for individuals who make depressive attributions during or following the aversive situation. 
D) when a family member has a history of depression.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is distinguished from major depression by the addition of symptoms such as

Which of the following describes the relationship between depression and suicide?

While many difficulties might get a person thinking about suicide,__________ seems to predict the switch from suicidal thoughts to suicidal actions.

The DSM 5 includes ___ new mood disorders.

Mindfulness-based therapy is

According to the DSM-5,bereavement-related symptoms are no longer excluded from the diagnosis of

Psychomotor agitation involves

Which of the following characteristics are strongly tied to suicidality?

The depressive cognitive triad,according to Beck's cognitive theory of depression,are

The DSM-5 includes __________ new depressive disorders.

The latest findings regarding the efficacy of medication versus psychotherapy in the treatment of depression conclude that

For a period of one week,Alan experienced episodes of extreme elation that caused significant functional impairment.Based on this information only,Alan was experiencing a

When considering the etiology of depressive disorders,the latest evidence suggests that they are

Which of the following is a major problem that remains in the use of medication for the treatment of depression?

The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on

Which of the following people is least likely to have major depression?

Research indicating that people with bipolar disorder describe themselves as very responsive to rewards may help explain why those with bipolar disorder are at increased risk for becoming manic after

Jill is seeking treatment for depression,which started after she ended a long-term relationship.Which of the following would be a global depressive attribution she might make?

In one prospective study,feelings of rejection and self-hatred preceded the behavior of _______________.

In the latest version of helplessness/hopelessness theory,depression results from inescapable aversive situations only

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Exam 5: Mood Disorders

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is distinguished from major depression by the addition of symptoms such as

Which of the following describes the relationship between depression and suicide?

While many difficulties might get a person thinking about suicide,__________ seems to predict the switch from suicidal thoughts to suicidal actions.

The DSM 5 includes ___ new mood disorders.

Mindfulness-based therapy is

According to the DSM-5,bereavement-related symptoms are no longer excluded from the diagnosis of

Psychomotor agitation involves

Which of the following characteristics are strongly tied to suicidality?

The depressive cognitive triad,according to Beck's cognitive theory of depression,are

The DSM-5 includes __________ new depressive disorders.

The latest findings regarding the efficacy of medication versus psychotherapy in the treatment of depression conclude that

For a period of one week,Alan experienced episodes of extreme elation that caused significant functional impairment.Based on this information only,Alan was experiencing a

When considering the etiology of depressive disorders,the latest evidence suggests that they are

Which of the following is a major problem that remains in the use of medication for the treatment of depression?

The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on

Which of the following people is least likely to have major depression?

Research indicating that people with bipolar disorder describe themselves as very responsive to rewards may help explain why those with bipolar disorder are at increased risk for becoming manic after

Jill is seeking treatment for depression,which started after she ended a long-term relationship.Which of the following would be a global depressive attribution she might make?

In one prospective study,feelings of rejection and self-hatred preceded the behavior of _______________.

In the latest version of helplessness/hopelessness theory,depression results from inescapable aversive situations only

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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