Question 1

It is hypothesized that cognitive therapy for depression increases function in the brain's ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala 
B)  prefrontal cortex 
C)  pons 
D)  cerebellum 
A)  amygdala 
B)  prefrontal cortex 
C)  pons 
D)  cerebellum

Question 2

One hypothesis regarding depression that can be drawn from an evolutionary perspective is that it results from a mismatch between ______ and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  current demands of society; the brain and nervous system 
B)  parenting style; child personality 
C)  environment; genotype 
D)  available resources; social competition 
A)  current demands of society; the brain and nervous system 
B)  parenting style; child personality 
C)  environment; genotype 
D)  available resources; social competition

Question 3

Depression in terms of ______ suggests that depressed mood protects the organism by reducing energy expenditure, thereby protecting itself and saving energy for use in the future.

Accepted Answer

A)  habituation 
B)  resource conservation 
C)  social competition 
D)  attachment 
A)  habituation 
B)  resource conservation 
C)  social competition 
D)  attachment

Question 4

Lately, Irene is plagued by thoughts of suicide. Irene is experiencing ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  contemplation 
B)  rumination 
C)  ideation 
D)  deliberation 
A)  contemplation 
B)  rumination 
C)  ideation 
D)  deliberation

Question 5

The symptoms of major depressive disorder do NOT include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of interest or pleasure 
B)  physical symptoms, such as headache or stomach pains 
C)  difficulty concentrating 
D)  psychomotor agitation 
A)  loss of interest or pleasure 
B)  physical symptoms, such as headache or stomach pains 
C)  difficulty concentrating 
D)  psychomotor agitation

Question 6

Jacquie has made several suicide attempts over the years. In each instance, she swallowed pills or a poisonous liquid. On each of these attempts, her chance of dying was approximately ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  5% 
C)  10% 
D)  20% 
A)  2% 
B)  5% 
C)  10% 
D)  20%

Question 7

Briefly describe the cognitive model of depression, illustrating the components of the negative cognitive triad with specific thoughts a depressed person might have in response to a stressor.

Accepted Answer

The cognitive model is similar to a lear

Question 8

Major depressive disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders among adult Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Gender differences in depression emerge in adolescents, with boys being more likely to be depressed than girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lithium is not effective for individuals with rapid cycling bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which psychological treatment for depression helps the client experience their feelings without becoming overwhelmed by anxiety or sadness?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic 
B)  cognitive therapy 
C)  mindfulness therapy 
D)  emotion-focused therapy 
A)  psychodynamic 
B)  cognitive therapy 
C)  mindfulness therapy 
D)  emotion-focused therapy

Question 12

The association between major life stress and the development of depression is BEST described as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  inverse 
B)  minimal 
C)  moderate 
D)  strong 
A)  inverse 
B)  minimal 
C)  moderate 
D)  strong

Question 13

______ is characterized by the presence of a major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bipolar I disorder 
B)  Bipolar II disorder 
C)  Cyclothymia 
D)  Major depressive disorder 
A)  Bipolar I disorder 
B)  Bipolar II disorder 
C)  Cyclothymia 
D)  Major depressive disorder

Question 14

According to the text, "Depression has been related to a variety of physiological, psychological, family, and social components." This statement suggests that depression is BEST understood using a(n) ______ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroscience 
B)  sociocultural 
C)  evolutionary 
D)  biopsychosocial 
A)  neuroscience 
B)  sociocultural 
C)  evolutionary 
D)  biopsychosocial

Question 15

______ is the medication MOST often prescribed for bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is the medication MOST often prescribed...

Question 16

Suggest how a biopsychosocial model may illuminate the causes of bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial model suggests that

Question 17

The neurotransmitters closely associated with bipolar disorder do NOT include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine 
B)  dopamine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  serotonin 
A)  acetylcholine 
B)  dopamine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  serotonin

Question 18

Which statement is true regarding gender and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over the course of a lifetime, males and females experience a major depressive disorder at approximately equal rates. 
B)  Over the course of a lifetime, more females experience a major depressive disorder compared with males. 
C)  Over the course of a lifetime, more males experience a major depressive disorder compared with females. 
D)  Over the course of a lifetime, females are more likely to experience a major depressive disorder younger in life, whereas males are more likely to experience a major depressive disorder later in life. 
A)  Over the course of a lifetime, males and females experience a major depressive disorder at approximately equal rates. 
B)  Over the course of a lifetime, more females experience a major depressive disorder compared with males. 
C)  Over the course of a lifetime, more males experience a major depressive disorder compared with females. 
D)  Over the course of a lifetime, females are more likely to experience a major depressive disorder younger in life, whereas males are more likely to experience a major depressive disorder later in life.

Question 19

Paul and Patrick both experience bipolar disorder. Both are in remission, experiencing no symptoms of either mania or depression at present. Paul, however, has experienced a string of stressful events beginning with a natural disaster, followed by family dislocation, financial insecurity, and job change. Patrick's life has been quiet. Before 2 years elapse, Paul is ______ times more likely to experience a relapse of his disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 
B)  4.5 
C)  6 
D)  10 
A)  2.5 
B)  4.5 
C)  6 
D)  10

Question 20

Which statement is true regarding depressive episodes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depressive episodes appear to be entirely triggered by environmental factors. 
B)  The initial episode has a stronger relationship with environmental factors than later episodes. 
C)  The initial episode has a stronger relationship with internal physiological changes than later episodes. 
D)  The episodes appear to be entirely triggered by internal physiological changes. 
A)  Depressive episodes appear to be entirely triggered by environmental factors. 
B)  The initial episode has a stronger relationship with environmental factors than later episodes. 
C)  The initial episode has a stronger relationship with internal physiological changes than later episodes. 
D)  The episodes appear to be entirely triggered by internal physiological changes.

It is hypothesized that cognitive therapy for depression increases function in the brain's ______.

One hypothesis regarding depression that can be drawn from an evolutionary perspective is that it results from a mismatch between and .

Depression in terms of ______ suggests that depressed mood protects the organism by reducing energy expenditure, thereby protecting itself and saving energy for use in the future.

Lately, Irene is plagued by thoughts of suicide. Irene is experiencing ______.

The symptoms of major depressive disorder do NOT include ______.

Jacquie has made several suicide attempts over the years. In each instance, she swallowed pills or a poisonous liquid. On each of these attempts, her chance of dying was approximately ______.

Briefly describe the cognitive model of depression, illustrating the components of the negative cognitive triad with specific thoughts a depressed person might have in response to a stressor.

Major depressive disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders among adult Americans.

Gender differences in depression emerge in adolescents, with boys being more likely to be depressed than girls.

Lithium is not effective for individuals with rapid cycling bipolar disorder.

Which psychological treatment for depression helps the client experience their feelings without becoming overwhelmed by anxiety or sadness?

The association between major life stress and the development of depression is BEST described as ______.

______ is characterized by the presence of a major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode.

According to the text, "Depression has been related to a variety of physiological, psychological, family, and social components." This statement suggests that depression is BEST understood using a(n) ______ perspective.

______ is the medication MOST often prescribed for bipolar disorder.

Suggest how a biopsychosocial model may illuminate the causes of bipolar disorder.

The neurotransmitters closely associated with bipolar disorder do NOT include ______.

Which statement is true regarding gender and depression?

Which statement is true regarding depressive episodes?

An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness

Neuroscience Approaches to Understanding Psychopathology

Research Methods

Assessment and Classification of Psychological Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Stress, Trauma, and Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexuality Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance Related and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia

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Exam 6: Mood Disorders and Suicide

It is hypothesized that cognitive therapy for depression increases function in the brain's ______.

One hypothesis regarding depression that can be drawn from an evolutionary perspective is that it results from a mismatch between ______ and ______.

Depression in terms of ______ suggests that depressed mood protects the organism by reducing energy expenditure, thereby protecting itself and saving energy for use in the future.

Lately, Irene is plagued by thoughts of suicide. Irene is experiencing ______.

The symptoms of major depressive disorder do NOT include ______.

Jacquie has made several suicide attempts over the years. In each instance, she swallowed pills or a poisonous liquid. On each of these attempts, her chance of dying was approximately ______.

Briefly describe the cognitive model of depression, illustrating the components of the negative cognitive triad with specific thoughts a depressed person might have in response to a stressor.

Major depressive disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders among adult Americans.

Gender differences in depression emerge in adolescents, with boys being more likely to be depressed than girls.

Lithium is not effective for individuals with rapid cycling bipolar disorder.

Which psychological treatment for depression helps the client experience their feelings without becoming overwhelmed by anxiety or sadness?

The association between major life stress and the development of depression is BEST described as ______.

______ is characterized by the presence of a major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode.

According to the text, "Depression has been related to a variety of physiological, psychological, family, and social components." This statement suggests that depression is BEST understood using a(n) ______ perspective.

______ is the medication MOST often prescribed for bipolar disorder.

Suggest how a biopsychosocial model may illuminate the causes of bipolar disorder.

The neurotransmitters closely associated with bipolar disorder do NOT include ______.

Which statement is true regarding gender and depression?

Which statement is true regarding depressive episodes?

An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness

Neuroscience Approaches to Understanding Psychopathology

Research Methods

Assessment and Classification of Psychological Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Stress, Trauma, and Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexuality Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance Related and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

The Law and Mental Health

Filters

One hypothesis regarding depression that can be drawn from an evolutionary perspective is that it results from a mismatch between and .