Question 1

Research has demonstrated a relationship between ________________ and depression,which is moderated by ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) loss;I.Q. 
B) life stress;social support 
C) diet;exercise 
D) overly optimistic cognitions;intelligence 
A) loss;I.Q. 
B) life stress;social support 
C) diet;exercise 
D) overly optimistic cognitions;intelligence

Question 2

Discuss the role of neurotransmitters in the etiology of mood disorders.Be sure to include a discussion of the mixed findings within this area of research.

Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in

Question 3

In the past year,John has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes.Which of the following DSM-IV-TR diagnoses would best fit John?

Accepted Answer

A) bipolar I disorder-rapid cycling type 
B) bipolar II disorder-rapid cycling type 
C) cyclothymia 
D) major depressive disorder-rapid cycling type 
A) bipolar I disorder-rapid cycling type 
B) bipolar II disorder-rapid cycling type 
C) cyclothymia 
D) major depressive disorder-rapid cycling type

Question 4

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%

Question 5

Which of the following disorders has the highest heritability estimates?

Accepted Answer

A) major depressive disorder 
B) bipolar disorder 
C) dysthymia 
D) cyclothymia 
A) major depressive disorder 
B) bipolar disorder 
C) dysthymia 
D) cyclothymia

Question 6

Which of the following is considered an uncommon symptom of depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased activity level;agitation 
B) Sleeping more than usual. 
C) Sleeping less than usual. 
D) All of the above are common symptoms of depression. 
A) Increased activity level;agitation 
B) Sleeping more than usual. 
C) Sleeping less than usual. 
D) All of the above are common symptoms of depression.

Question 7

According to Freud's theory,a depressed person is fixated in which stage of development?

Accepted Answer

A) oral 
B) anal 
C) genital 
D) phallic 
A) oral 
B) anal 
C) genital 
D) phallic

Question 8

Mindfulness-based therapy

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Discuss genetic factors in the etiology of mood disorders.

Accepted Answer

Mood disorders, such as depression and b

Question 10

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 are true. 
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 are true.

Question 11

Which of the following is a chronic,milder form of bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) dysthymic disorder 
B) cyclothymic disorder 
C) manic-depression 
D) hypomanic disorder 
A) dysthymic disorder 
B) cyclothymic disorder 
C) manic-depression 
D) hypomanic disorder

Question 12

Interactions with people with depression typically result in

Accepted Answer

A) longer interactions than with people without depression. 
B) the depressed person eliciting negative feedback. 
C) the depressed person feeling less depressed. 
D) more depression even if there is an effort to reduce the depression in the conversation. 
A) longer interactions than with people without depression. 
B) the depressed person eliciting negative feedback. 
C) the depressed person feeling less depressed. 
D) more depression even if there is an effort to reduce the depression in the conversation.

Question 13

Current personality research conceptualizes depression and anxiety along which of the following dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) positive affect,negative affect and autonomic arousal 
B) affect and somatic arousal 
C) positive and negative affect 
D) positive affect,negative affect and somatic arousal 
A) positive affect,negative affect and autonomic arousal 
B) affect and somatic arousal 
C) positive and negative affect 
D) positive affect,negative affect and somatic arousal

Question 14

Which of the following characteristics have been found to be 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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

Functional studies of people with major depression show

Accepted Answer

A) elevated activity in the amygdala. 
B) decreased activity in the amygdala. 
C) diminished volume in the prefrontal cortex. 
D) diminished volume of the hippocampus. 
A) elevated activity in the amygdala. 
B) decreased activity in the amygdala. 
C) diminished volume in the prefrontal cortex. 
D) diminished volume of the hippocampus.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Tryptophan is used to lower dopamine levels. 
B) People who are vulnerable to depression may have less sensitive serotonin receptors. 
C) People who are vulnerable to depression may have highly sensitive serotonin receptors. 
D) A person who has very sensitive serotonin receptors is expected to experience lots of depressive symptoms as their serotonin levels drop. 
A) Tryptophan is used to lower dopamine levels. 
B) People who are vulnerable to depression may have less sensitive serotonin receptors. 
C) People who are vulnerable to depression may have highly sensitive serotonin receptors. 
D) A person who has very sensitive serotonin receptors is expected to experience lots of depressive symptoms as their serotonin levels drop.

Question 20

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) 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) people report life stresses before they become depressed. 
C) depression rates increase after major disasters. 
D) lab induced stress leads to increased depression.

Research has demonstrated a relationship between and depression,which is moderated by .

Discuss the role of neurotransmitters in the etiology of mood disorders.Be sure to include a discussion of the mixed findings within this area of research.

In the past year,John has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes.Which of the following DSM-IV-TR diagnoses would best fit John?

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

Which of the following disorders has the highest heritability estimates?

Which of the following is considered an uncommon symptom of depression?

According to Freud's theory,a depressed person is fixated in which stage of development?

Mindfulness-based therapy

Discuss genetic factors in the etiology of mood disorders.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is a chronic,milder form of bipolar disorder?

Interactions with people with depression typically result in

Current personality research conceptualizes depression and anxiety along which of the following dimensions?

Which of the following characteristics have been found to be strongly tied to suicidality?

The Reasons for Living inventory focuses upon

Among individuals who are depressed

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

Functional studies of people with major depression show

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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

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Exam 8: Mood Disorders

Research has demonstrated a relationship between ________________ and depression,which is moderated by ________________.

Discuss the role of neurotransmitters in the etiology of mood disorders.Be sure to include a discussion of the mixed findings within this area of research.

In the past year,John has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes.Which of the following DSM-IV-TR diagnoses would best fit John?

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

Which of the following disorders has the highest heritability estimates?

Which of the following is considered an uncommon symptom of depression?

According to Freud's theory,a depressed person is fixated in which stage of development?

Mindfulness-based therapy

Discuss genetic factors in the etiology of mood disorders.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is a chronic,milder form of bipolar disorder?

Interactions with people with depression typically result in

Current personality research conceptualizes depression and anxiety along which of the following dimensions?

Which of the following characteristics have been found to be strongly tied to suicidality?

The Reasons for Living inventory focuses upon

Among individuals who are depressed

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

Functional studies of people with major depression show

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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

Research has demonstrated a relationship between and depression,which is moderated by .