Question 1

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 2

Some researchers believe that depressive symptoms (e.g. ,decreased pleasure and motivation)and manic symptoms (e.g. ,increased pleasure and motivation)may be partly explained by changes in

Accepted Answer

A) the sensitivity of the reward system in the brain. 
B) dopamine. 
C) serotonin. 
D) tryptophan. 
A) the sensitivity of the reward system in the brain. 
B) dopamine. 
C) serotonin. 
D) tryptophan.

Question 3

Describe Durkheim's three different types of suicides.

Accepted Answer

Emile Durkheim, a prominent sociologist,

Question 4

While many difficulties might get a person thinking about suicide,____________ seems to shape whether people take the step of killing themselves rather than waiting for a better problem resolution.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following is a problem with seeking psychiatric help from a primary care physician?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary care doctors only know how to prescribe SSRI's. 
B) Primary care doctors tend to over-diagnose psychopathology. 
C) It is more expensive to obtain psychiatric help from a primary care doctor. 
D) Primary care doctors often fail to diagnose episodes of depression. 
A) Primary care doctors only know how to prescribe SSRI's. 
B) Primary care doctors tend to over-diagnose psychopathology. 
C) It is more expensive to obtain psychiatric help from a primary care doctor. 
D) Primary care doctors often fail to diagnose episodes of depression.

Question 6

Jolynn was experiencing major depression,and she went to a psychodynamic therapist who treated her with interpersonal therapy.Her therapist probably encouraged her to

Accepted Answer

A) confront her parents with her anger at them for neglecting her as a child. 
B) keep a record of her moods over the course of the day and their relationship to the number of positive contacts she has with other people. 
C) examine her own way of relating to others in her environment. 
D) attempt to replace depressing memories with happy ones. 
A) confront her parents with her anger at them for neglecting her as a child. 
B) keep a record of her moods over the course of the day and their relationship to the number of positive contacts she has with other people. 
C) examine her own way of relating to others in her environment. 
D) attempt to replace depressing memories with happy ones.

Question 7

In interpersonal psychotherapy,the focus of treatment is on

Accepted Answer

A) understanding the role of past relationships in the present. 
B) cognitive biases in relationships. 
C) childhood problems with relationships. 
D) the examination of the person's major problems such as role transitions. 
A) understanding the role of past relationships in the present. 
B) cognitive biases in relationships. 
C) childhood problems with relationships. 
D) the examination of the person's major problems such as role transitions.

Question 8

Compare Beck's cognitive theory of depression with the current learned helplessness/hopelessness theories.

Accepted Answer

Beck's cognitive theory of depression an

Question 9

For a period of one week,in a given day,Alan experienced severe depression as well as episodes of extreme elation.Based on this information only,Alan

Accepted Answer

A) was probably experiencing mania. 
B) was probably experiencing a mixed episode. 
C) may not meet criteria for bipolar disorder. 
D) has an excellent prognosis. 
A) was probably experiencing mania. 
B) was probably experiencing a mixed episode. 
C) may not meet criteria for bipolar disorder. 
D) has an excellent prognosis.

Question 10

What is neuroticism? Discuss the role of neuroticism in relation to depression.

Accepted Answer

Neuroticism is a personality trait chara

Question 11

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 12

When considering the etiology of depressive disorders,most researchers

Accepted Answer

A) believe it to be more neurobiological. 
B) believe it to be more psychosocial. 
C) integrate neurobiological and psychosocial aspects. 
D) conclude that genes are responsible for the onset and duration of mood episodes. 
A) believe it to be more neurobiological. 
B) believe it to be more psychosocial. 
C) integrate neurobiological and psychosocial aspects. 
D) conclude that genes are responsible for the onset and duration of mood episodes.

Question 13

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 14

Research demonstrating that depressed people often express intense anger and hostility toward others provides evidence

Accepted Answer

A) in support of Freud's theory of depression. 
B) that contradicts Freud's theory of depression. 
C) in support of Beck's theory of depression. 
D) that contradicts Beck's theory of depression. 
A) in support of Freud's theory of depression. 
B) that contradicts Freud's theory of depression. 
C) in support of Beck's theory of depression. 
D) that contradicts Beck's theory of depression.

Question 15

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 16

If a psychiatrist chooses to prescribe an antidepressant to a person with bipolar disorder,

Accepted Answer

A) the person can discontinue taking lithium for the time he or she is taking the antidepressant,but must resume the lithium as soon as the antidepressant is stopped. 
B) it should only be an SSRI. 
C) it is crucial that a mood stabilizing medication be prescribed as well. 
D) it should only be a TCA. 
A) the person can discontinue taking lithium for the time he or she is taking the antidepressant,but must resume the lithium as soon as the antidepressant is stopped. 
B) it should only be an SSRI. 
C) it is crucial that a mood stabilizing medication be prescribed as well. 
D) it should only be a TCA.

Norepinephrine and serotonin are ________________ implicated in mood disorder etiology.

Some researchers believe that depressive symptoms (e.g. ,decreased pleasure and motivation)and manic symptoms (e.g. ,increased pleasure and motivation)may be partly explained by changes in

Describe Durkheim's three different types of suicides.

While many difficulties might get a person thinking about suicide,____________ seems to shape whether people take the step of killing themselves rather than waiting for a better problem resolution.

Which of the following is a problem with seeking psychiatric help from a primary care physician?

Jolynn was experiencing major depression,and she went to a psychodynamic therapist who treated her with interpersonal therapy.Her therapist probably encouraged her to

In interpersonal psychotherapy,the focus of treatment is on

Compare Beck's cognitive theory of depression with the current learned helplessness/hopelessness theories.

For a period of one week,in a given day,Alan experienced severe depression as well as episodes of extreme elation.Based on this information only,Alan

What is neuroticism? Discuss the role of neuroticism in relation to depression.

Mindfulness-based therapy is adapted from

When considering the etiology of depressive disorders,most researchers

Medications as a treatment for depression

Research demonstrating that depressed people often express intense anger and hostility toward others provides evidence

In regards to depression,the amygdala

If a psychiatrist chooses to prescribe an antidepressant to a person with bipolar disorder,

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Exam 8: Mood Disorders

Norepinephrine and serotonin are ________________ implicated in mood disorder etiology.

Some researchers believe that depressive symptoms (e.g. ,decreased pleasure and motivation)and manic symptoms (e.g. ,increased pleasure and motivation)may be partly explained by changes in

Describe Durkheim's three different types of suicides.

While many difficulties might get a person thinking about suicide,____________ seems to shape whether people take the step of killing themselves rather than waiting for a better problem resolution.

Which of the following is a problem with seeking psychiatric help from a primary care physician?

Jolynn was experiencing major depression,and she went to a psychodynamic therapist who treated her with interpersonal therapy.Her therapist probably encouraged her to

In interpersonal psychotherapy,the focus of treatment is on

Compare Beck's cognitive theory of depression with the current learned helplessness/hopelessness theories.

For a period of one week,in a given day,Alan experienced severe depression as well as episodes of extreme elation.Based on this information only,Alan

What is neuroticism? Discuss the role of neuroticism in relation to depression.

Mindfulness-based therapy is adapted from

When considering the etiology of depressive disorders,most researchers

Medications as a treatment for depression

Research demonstrating that depressed people often express intense anger and hostility toward others provides evidence

In regards to depression,the amygdala

If a psychiatrist chooses to prescribe an antidepressant to a person with bipolar disorder,

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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