Question 1

People with depression tend to show:

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A)   chronic hyperactivity in the HPA axis.
B)   low activity in the HPA axis.
C)   normal activity in the HPA axis.
D)   no activity in the HPA axis.

Question 2

Stewart has been warned by his psychiatrist not to miss any of his medication-check appointments. The drug he is taking can be lethal if not monitored regularly. Which of the following drugs is Stewart most likely taking?

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A)   Anticonvulsants
B)   Lithium
C)   Tricyclics
D)   MAOIs

Question 3

According to behavioral theories of depression,

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A)   life stress leads to depression because it produces positive reinforcers.
B)   depressive behaviors often are reinforced by the sympathy and attention they bring about in other people.
C)   depressive patterns are more likely in extroverted people with good social skills.
D)   the presence of a support system has no influence on one's susceptibility to depression.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a problem associated with understanding suicide through research?

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A)   Cultural differences make it difficult to establish causality.
B)   Suicide notes generally are not accessible on account of ethical issues.
C)   Suicide is relatively rare, thereby making it difficult to study scientifically.
D)   It is difficult to differentiate a homicide from a suicide.

Question 5

Jamie says that he hears voices telling him to hurt himself. This type of symptom is called a(n)  _____.

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A)   delusion
B)   hallucination
C)   suspicion
D)   obsession

Question 6

Changes in the ovarian hormones, estrogen and progesterone, affect the _____ and _____ neurotransmitter systems.

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A)   dopamine; GABA
B)   serotonin; norepinephrine
C)   dopamine; norepinephrine
D)   serotonin; GABA

Question 7

Summarize the symptoms of mania.

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Question 8

Which of the following is true of the difference between persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder?

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A)   Major depressive disorder is less severe and more chronic than persistent depressive disorder.
B)   Major depressive disorder is less severe and less chronic than persistent depressive disorder.
C)   Major depressive disorder is more severe and more chronic than persistent depressive disorder.
D)   Major depressive disorder is more severe and less chronic than persistent depressive disorder.

Question 9

The biological factor most associated with suicide is:

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A)   brain injury.
B)   physical deformity.
C)   high levels of cortisol.
D)   low levels of serotonin.

Question 10

According to the DSM-5, which of the following is an appropriate diagnostic criterion for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?

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A)   Symptoms must first occur before age six.
B)   Symptoms must be present for at least three months.
C)   The individual's mood must be stable between temper outbursts.
D)   Temper outbursts must occur at least three times per week for at least 12 months.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of gender differences in vulnerability to depression?

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A)   Men tend to be more interpersonally oriented than women, perhaps due to gender socialization.
B)   When faced with distress, men are more likely than women to ruminate about their feelings and problems.
C)   Men appear more likely than women to base their self-worth on the health of their relationships.
D)   The differences in the responses of men and women to stress may be due to social norms.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about the different treatments for mood disorders?

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A)   Drug therapy has been found to be more effective in treating people with chronic depression than when used in combination with psychotherapy.
B)   Behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and drug therapies appear to be about equally effective in treating most people with depression.
C)   Few psychiatrists and psychologists are in favor of administering maintenance therapy to clients once their symptoms of depression disappear.
D)   In the case of bipolar disorder, combining drug treatment with the psychological therapies may increase the rate at which patients stop taking their medication.

Question 13

Discuss the theories of brain abnormalities associated with depression.

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Question 14

Which of the following is true according to the cognitive theories of depression?

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A)   Depressed people are more likely to have highly specific and detailed memories.
B)   Depressed people with a hopeless style are less likely to relapse.
C)   Depressed people show a bias toward negative thinking.
D)   Depressed people are less likely than others to dwell on negative stimuli.

Question 15

Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for suicide in older adults?

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A)   The loss of a loved one
B)   Loneliness
C)   A history of psychological problems
D)   A spouse or loved one who is chronically ill

Question 16

Describe the three types of suicide described by Durkheim, along with examples of each.

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Question 17

Which of the following anticonvulsants tends to produce the fewest side effects?

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A)   Carbamezepine
B)   Valproate
C)   Tegretol
D)   Equetro

Question 18

Frankie has never been convinced that his parents love him unconditionally. He continues to do things to gain their approval. From an interpersonal perspective, Frankie is most likely engaging in _____.

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A)   rumination
B)   excessive reassurance seeking
C)   attention seeking behaviors
D)   causal attributions

Question 19

The reformulated learned helplessness theory focuses on people who habitually explain negative events by causes that are:

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A)   internal, stable, and global.
B)   specific, instable, and internal.
C)   external, specific, and global.
D)   instable, external, and specific.

Question 20

If a person experiences depressed mood plus two other symptoms of depression for at least two years, and during the two years he or she has not been without depressive symptoms for more than two months, the person is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

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A)   postpartum depression
B)   persistent depressive disorder
C)   major depression
D)   seasonal affective disorder

Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Which of the following statements is true about the different treatments for mood disorders?

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Frankie has never been convinced that his parents love him unconditionally. He continues to do things to gain their approval. From an interpersonal perspective, Frankie is most likely engaging in _____.

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Which of the following statements is true of gender differences in vulnerability to depression?

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Which of the following best describes a problem associated with understanding suicide through research?

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Stewart has been warned by his psychiatrist not to miss any of his medication-check appointments. The drug he is taking can be lethal if not monitored regularly. Which of the following drugs is Stewart most likely taking?

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Which of the following anticonvulsants tends to produce the fewest side effects?

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People with depression tend to show:

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Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for suicide in older adults?

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Which of the following is true according to the cognitive theories of depression?

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Discuss the theories of brain abnormalities associated with depression.

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Which of the following is true of the difference between persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder?

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If a person experiences depressed mood plus two other symptoms of depression for at least two years, and during the two years he or she has not been without depressive symptoms for more than two months, the person is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

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According to the DSM-5, which of the following is an appropriate diagnostic criterion for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?

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Changes in the ovarian hormones, estrogen and progesterone, affect the _____ and _____ neurotransmitter systems.

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The biological factor most associated with suicide is:

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The reformulated learned helplessness theory focuses on people who habitually explain negative events by causes that are:

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