Question 1

Major Depressive Disorder-Chronic Subtype and Dysthymia have been combined into the new diagnosis of __________________ in the DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A) Persistent Depressive Disorder 
B) Major Depressive Disorder 
C) Bipolar I Disorder 
D) Premenstrual Depressive Disorder 
A) Persistent Depressive Disorder 
B) Major Depressive Disorder 
C) Bipolar I Disorder 
D) Premenstrual Depressive Disorder

Question 2

Scott has bipolar disorder.Which medication is the most likely to be prescribed?

Accepted Answer

A) imipramine 
B) lithium carbonate 
C) an MAO inhibitor 
D) fluoxetine (Prozac) 
A) imipramine 
B) lithium carbonate 
C) an MAO inhibitor 
D) fluoxetine (Prozac)

Question 3

Studies suggest that suicide risk is

Accepted Answer

A) always due to social factors. 
B) always due to environmental factors. 
C) partially heritable. 
D) caused by low levels of norepinephrine. 
A) always due to social factors. 
B) always due to environmental factors. 
C) partially heritable. 
D) caused by low levels of norepinephrine.

Question 4

The symptoms of ____________ must occur most severely within the week before menses.

Accepted Answer

A) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMD
D)  
B) Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 
C) Perimenstrual Distress Disorder (PMD
D)  
D) Premenstrual Myalgia Syndrome (PMS) 
A) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMD
D)  
B) Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 
C) Perimenstrual Distress Disorder (PMD
D)  
D) Premenstrual Myalgia Syndrome (PMS)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) All people who experience manic symptoms will experience symptoms of depression at some point during their lifetime. 
B) An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar I. 
C) An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar II. 
D) All of the above. 
A) All people who experience manic symptoms will experience symptoms of depression at some point during their lifetime. 
B) An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar I. 
C) An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar II. 
D) All of the above.

Question 6

In both animals and humans,too much cortisol appears to produce

Accepted Answer

A) Cushing's syndrome. 
B) manic symptoms. 
C) depressive symptoms. 
D) HPA axis activity. 
A) Cushing's syndrome. 
B) manic symptoms. 
C) depressive symptoms. 
D) HPA axis activity.

Question 7

The Reasons for Living inventory focuses upon

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of time the person has felt suicidal. 
B) the things in a person's life that prevent suicide. 
C) the motivation for committing suicide. 
D) how people will react to the examinees suicide. 
A) the amount of time the person has felt suicidal. 
B) the things in a person's life that prevent suicide. 
C) the motivation for committing suicide. 
D) how people will react to the examinees suicide.

Question 8

Medications as a treatment for depression

Accepted Answer

A) are no longer used,since psychotherapy has been demonstrated to be more effective. 
B) are used almost exclusively,since they have been found to be superior to psychotherapy. 
C) continue to be used despite evidence of ineffectiveness and serious side effects. 
D) are used most effectively in conjunction with psychotherapy. 
A) are no longer used,since psychotherapy has been demonstrated to be more effective. 
B) are used almost exclusively,since they have been found to be superior to psychotherapy. 
C) continue to be used despite evidence of ineffectiveness and serious side effects. 
D) are used most effectively in conjunction with psychotherapy.

Question 9

In regards to depression,the amygdala

Accepted Answer

A) helps a person recall painful memories. 
B) helps a person execute plans. 
C) regulates heart rate. 
D) helps a person assess how emotionally important a given stimulus is. 
A) helps a person recall painful memories. 
B) helps a person execute plans. 
C) regulates heart rate. 
D) helps a person assess how emotionally important a given stimulus is.

Question 10

Norepinephrine and serotonin are __________ implicated in mood disorder etiology.

Accepted Answer

A) two parts of the autonomic nervous system 
B) antidepressant medications 
C) neurotransmitters 
D) structures in the limbic system 
A) two parts of the autonomic nervous system 
B) antidepressant medications 
C) neurotransmitters 
D) structures in the limbic system

Question 11

Including symptoms of severe recurrent temper outbursts and persistent negative mood for at least 1 year beginning before age 10,_____________________ is a new diagnosis in the DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A) Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder 
B) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 
C) Major Depressive Disorder 
D) Persistent Depressive Disorder 
A) Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder 
B) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 
C) Major Depressive Disorder 
D) Persistent Depressive Disorder

Question 12

Among individuals who are depressed

Accepted Answer

A) cortisol levels are often poorly regulated. 
B) most have Cushing's syndrome as well. 
C) levels of dexamethasone are dysregulated. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) cortisol levels are often poorly regulated. 
B) most have Cushing's syndrome as well. 
C) levels of dexamethasone are dysregulated. 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 13

Across paradigms,treatment of mood disorders typically includes

Accepted Answer

A) psychoeducation. 
B) cognitive therapy. 
C) behavioral marital therapy. 
D) behavioral activation. 
A) psychoeducation. 
B) cognitive therapy. 
C) behavioral marital therapy. 
D) behavioral activation.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) High levels of expressed emotion predict relapse in depression. 
B) Depressive symptoms are usually a result of expressed emotion. 
C) Symptoms of depression can create relationship problems. 
D) People with depression often elicit positive reactions from people around them because they tend to keep to themselves. 
A) High levels of expressed emotion predict relapse in depression. 
B) Depressive symptoms are usually a result of expressed emotion. 
C) Symptoms of depression can create relationship problems. 
D) People with depression often elicit positive reactions from people around them because they tend to keep to themselves.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiovascular health predicts depression. 
B) Depression predicts cardiovascular health. 
C) Cardiovascular health and depression are unrelated. 
D) Cardiovascular health and depression predict each other. 
A) Cardiovascular health predicts depression. 
B) Depression predicts cardiovascular health. 
C) Cardiovascular health and depression are unrelated. 
D) Cardiovascular health and depression predict each other.

Question 16

The mood disorder called ____________________ was included in the appendices of the DSM-IV-TR but is included as a diagnosis in the DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A) Persistent Depressive Disorder 
B) Bipolar I Disorder 
C) Major Depressive Disorder 
D) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 
A) Persistent Depressive Disorder 
B) Bipolar I Disorder 
C) Major Depressive Disorder 
D) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder-Chronic Subtype and Dysthymia have been combined into the new diagnosis of __________________ in the DSM-5.

Scott has bipolar disorder.Which medication is the most likely to be prescribed?

Studies suggest that suicide risk is

The symptoms of ____________ must occur most severely within the week before menses.

Which of the following statements is true?

In both animals and humans,too much cortisol appears to produce

The Reasons for Living inventory focuses upon

Medications as a treatment for depression

In regards to depression,the amygdala

Norepinephrine and serotonin are __________ implicated in mood disorder etiology.

Including symptoms of severe recurrent temper outbursts and persistent negative mood for at least 1 year beginning before age 10,_____________________ is a new diagnosis in the DSM-5.

Among individuals who are depressed

Across paradigms,treatment of mood disorders typically includes

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is correct?

The mood disorder called ____________________ was included in the appendices of the DSM-IV-TR but is included as a diagnosis in the DSM-5.

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

Major Depressive Disorder-Chronic Subtype and Dysthymia have been combined into the new diagnosis of __________________ in the DSM-5.

Scott has bipolar disorder.Which medication is the most likely to be prescribed?

Studies suggest that suicide risk is

The symptoms of ____________ must occur most severely within the week before menses.

Which of the following statements is true?

In both animals and humans,too much cortisol appears to produce

The Reasons for Living inventory focuses upon

Medications as a treatment for depression

In regards to depression,the amygdala

Norepinephrine and serotonin are __________ implicated in mood disorder etiology.

Including symptoms of severe recurrent temper outbursts and persistent negative mood for at least 1 year beginning before age 10,_____________________ is a new diagnosis in the DSM-5.

Among individuals who are depressed

Across paradigms,treatment of mood disorders typically includes

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is correct?

The mood disorder called ____________________ was included in the appendices of the DSM-IV-TR but is included as a diagnosis in the DSM-5.

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