Question 1

The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on

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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. D

Question 2

Which of the following is a similarity between Beck's and Freud's theories of depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Both believe that anger is the root of depression. 
B) Both emphasize the depressive's illogical view of the world. 
C) Both consider negative life events to be important in the development of depression. 
D) Both focus on the experience of loss in the development of depression. 
A) Both believe that anger is the root of depression. 
B) Both emphasize the depressive's illogical view of the world. 
C) Both consider negative life events to be important in the development of depression. 
D) Both focus on the experience of loss in the development of depression. C

Question 3

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

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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. D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) norepinephrine metabolites 
B) tricyclic metabolites 
C) serotonin metabolites 
D) MAO inhibitors 
A) norepinephrine metabolites 
B) tricyclic metabolites 
C) serotonin metabolites 
D) MAO inhibitors

Question 5

What are examples of somatic arousal-a broad dimension differentiating depression from anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) fast heart rate,heavy breathing,sweaty palms 
B) itchiness,irritation 
C) lethargy,lack of motivation 
D) lots of energy 
A) fast heart rate,heavy breathing,sweaty palms 
B) itchiness,irritation 
C) lethargy,lack of motivation 
D) lots of energy

Question 6

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 7

In protest of the government,a Cambodian Buddhist sets himself on fire and kills himself.According to Durkheim,this is which type of suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) altruistic 
B) egoistic 
C) intrinsic 
D) anomic 
A) altruistic 
B) egoistic 
C) intrinsic 
D) anomic

Question 8

Stressful life events

Accepted Answer

A) are only related to the first episode of depression. 
B) are important in triggering episodes of depression. 
C) play little role in the onset of depressive episodes. 
D) mediate the relationship between genetics and environment. 
A) are only related to the first episode of depression. 
B) are important in triggering episodes of depression. 
C) play little role in the onset of depressive episodes. 
D) mediate the relationship between genetics and environment.

Question 9

Jacqueline has been depressed,ongoing,for the past three years.Based on this information,the best diagnosis for Jacqueline would be

Accepted Answer

A) dysthymic disorder. 
B) cyclothymic disorder. 
C) bipolar disorder. 
D) major depressive episode. 
A) dysthymic disorder. 
B) cyclothymic disorder. 
C) bipolar disorder. 
D) major depressive episode.

Question 10

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 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." 
D) "My next relationship will likely be better." 
A) "My relationships end badly because 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." 
D) "My next relationship will likely be better."

Question 11

People who are depressed tend to have

Accepted Answer

A) just lost one's job. 
B) had a best friend die suddenly. 
C) recently broken up with their partner. 
D) sparse social networks. 
A) just lost one's job. 
B) had a best friend die suddenly. 
C) recently broken up with their partner. 
D) sparse social networks.

Question 12

The early psychoanalytic theory of depression,as formulated by Freud,emphasized

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety that develops in response to loss. 
B) attribution errors committed during particular situations. 
C) introjections of loss or an interpersonal disappointment. 
D) an unresolved crisis during the anal stage. 
A) anxiety that develops in response to loss. 
B) attribution errors committed during particular situations. 
C) introjections of loss or an interpersonal disappointment. 
D) an unresolved crisis during the anal stage.

Question 13

Vanessa reported feeling a lack of energy,difficulty sleeping,loss of appetite,difficulty concentrating,and a loss of interest in activities she previously enjoyed.Based on this information,which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for Vanessa?

Accepted Answer

A) eating disorder 
B) major depressive disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) generalized anxiety disorder 
A) eating disorder 
B) major depressive disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) generalized anxiety disorder

Question 14

After a stressful life event,most people

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A) become depressed. 
B) will have another stressful life event. 
C) do not become depressed. 
D) experience a reduction in social support. 
A) become depressed. 
B) will have another stressful life event. 
C) do not become depressed. 
D) experience a reduction in social support.

Question 15

A businessman commits suicide after he finds out he must file for bankruptcy.According to Durkheim,this is which type of suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) altruistic 
B) egoistic 
C) intrinsic 
D) anomic 
A) altruistic 
B) egoistic 
C) intrinsic 
D) anomic

Question 16

Studies suggest that IPT

Accepted Answer

A) is relatively ineffective. 
B) is comparable in its effectiveness to psychoanalysis. 
C) is effective in relieving depression and preventing relapse. 
D) is effective in treating depression,but fails to prevent relapse,especially in the elderly. 
A) is relatively ineffective. 
B) is comparable in its effectiveness to psychoanalysis. 
C) is effective in relieving depression and preventing relapse. 
D) is effective in treating depression,but fails to prevent relapse,especially in the elderly.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a problem with research identifying specific genes involved in mood disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) the many instances of non-replications across studies 
B) the lack of technology available to identify genetic material 
C) positive results are more likely to be published than null findings 
D) all of the above are mentioned as problems 
A) the many instances of non-replications across studies 
B) the lack of technology available to identify genetic material 
C) positive results are more likely to be published than null findings 
D) all of the above are mentioned as problems

Question 18

If Stephanie is characterized as a person high in neuroticism,she

Accepted Answer

A) is not likely to become depressed,but likely to become anxious. 
B) is at elevated risk for developing depression. 
C) is likely to experience low levels of anxiety,but high levels of depression. 
D) is most likely clinically depressed. 
A) is not likely to become depressed,but likely to become anxious. 
B) is at elevated risk for developing depression. 
C) is likely to experience low levels of anxiety,but high levels of depression. 
D) is most likely clinically depressed.

Question 19

Discuss the problems that can arise when individuals seek psychiatric help from primary care doctors.

Accepted Answer

There are several potential problems tha

Question 20

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

The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on

Which of the following is a similarity between Beck's and Freud's theories of depression?

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

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

What are examples of somatic arousal-a broad dimension differentiating depression from anxiety?

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

In protest of the government,a Cambodian Buddhist sets himself on fire and kills himself.According to Durkheim,this is which type of suicide?

Stressful life events

Jacqueline has been depressed,ongoing,for the past three years.Based on this information,the best diagnosis for Jacqueline would be

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?

People who are depressed tend to have

The early psychoanalytic theory of depression,as formulated by Freud,emphasized

Vanessa reported feeling a lack of energy,difficulty sleeping,loss of appetite,difficulty concentrating,and a loss of interest in activities she previously enjoyed.Based on this information,which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for Vanessa?

After a stressful life event,most people

A businessman commits suicide after he finds out he must file for bankruptcy.According to Durkheim,this is which type of suicide?

Studies suggest that IPT

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a problem with research identifying specific genes involved in mood disorder?

If Stephanie is characterized as a person high in neuroticism,she

Discuss the problems that can arise when individuals seek psychiatric help from primary care doctors.

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

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

Exam 8: Mood Disorders

The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on

Which of the following is a similarity between Beck's and Freud's theories of depression?

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

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

What are examples of somatic arousal-a broad dimension differentiating depression from anxiety?

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

In protest of the government,a Cambodian Buddhist sets himself on fire and kills himself.According to Durkheim,this is which type of suicide?

Stressful life events

Jacqueline has been depressed,ongoing,for the past three years.Based on this information,the best diagnosis for Jacqueline would be

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?

People who are depressed tend to have

The early psychoanalytic theory of depression,as formulated by Freud,emphasized

Vanessa reported feeling a lack of energy,difficulty sleeping,loss of appetite,difficulty concentrating,and a loss of interest in activities she previously enjoyed.Based on this information,which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for Vanessa?

After a stressful life event,most people

A businessman commits suicide after he finds out he must file for bankruptcy.According to Durkheim,this is which type of suicide?

Studies suggest that IPT

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a problem with research identifying specific genes involved in mood disorder?

If Stephanie is characterized as a person high in neuroticism,she

Discuss the problems that can arise when individuals seek psychiatric help from primary care doctors.

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

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

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