Question 1

The most prevalent co-occurring disorder(s) with dysthymic disorder is/are:

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety disorders
B)  ADHD
C)  conduct disorders
D)  major depressive disorder

Question 2

Depression prone individuals tend to make __________________ attributions for the causes of negative events.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

A _____________ refers to a group of symptoms that occur together more often than by chance.

Accepted Answer

A)  disorder
B)  cluster
C)  syndrome
D)  condition

Question 4

Children with major depressive disorder are at greater risk than adults for developing:

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder
B)  somatoform disorder
C)  schizophrenia
D)  panic disorder

Question 5

The symptom most specifically related to depression in adolescents is:

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-esteem
B)  sleeplessness
C)  substance abuse
D)  suicidal ideation

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding the prevalence of bipolar disorder is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bipolar disorder is less common than major depressive disorder in young people.
B)  Bipolar disorder is extremely rare prior to puberty.
C)  The prevalence of bipolar disorder during adolescence is at least as high as it is for adults.
D)  None of these statements are false.

Question 7

The most frequent co-occurring disorder(s) in clinic-referred youngsters with major depressive disorder is/are:

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct disorders
B)  ADHD
C)  anxiety disorders
D)  somatoform disorders

Question 8

Children of depressed parents have a higher rate of:

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict with siblings
B)  eating disorders
C)  physical injuries
D)  sexual abuse

Question 9

Which of the following is least likely to co-occur with major depressive disorder in young people?

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct problems
B)  ADHD
C)  autism
D)  substance abuse

Question 10

Bipolar disorder appears to be the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic vulnerability
B)  environmental factors
C)  genetic vulnerability in combination with environmental factors
D)  untreated major depressive disorder

Question 11

Youngsters who have an onset of depression prior to age 15 and a recurrent episode prior to age 20 are likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  have mild depression as a younger teen
B)  recover from their depressive episode faster in adulthood
C)  have mild depression as a teen,but chronic depression as an adult
D)  have severe depression as a teen and poor psychosocial outcomes as a young adult

Question 12

Due to recent findings of possible increased risk of suicide and self harm of young people using SSRIs to treat depression,the FDA has mandated:

Accepted Answer

A)  parents be well informed and monitor their children closely
B)  warning labels on medication and patient education guides
C)  that children and adolescents should not be prescribed SSRIs
D)  that SSRIs be prescribed in combination with psychotherapy

Question 13

The absence of joy and interest in activities that were previously enjoyable is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  dysphoria
B)  dysthymia
C)  anhedonia
D)  depression

Question 14

A history of depression during the school years increases the risk for later ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  substance abuse disorder
B)  suicidal behavior
C)  poor work record
D)  all of the above

Question 15

The increase in depression from childhood to adolescence appears to be largely a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological maturation
B)  increased cognitive capacity
C)  growing self-awareness
D)  all of these

Question 16

Which of the following is true regarding gender differences in the prevalence of depression among males and females?

Accepted Answer

A)  Throughout the lifespan,females are more likely to suffer from depression than males.
B)  Depression is equally common among preadolescent boys and girls,but after about age 13 the rate is higher for females.
C)  Depression is equally common among boys and girls in childhood and adolescence,but after about age 18 the rate is higher for females.
D)  Females are more likely to suffer from depression at all ages,but only when there is a co-morbid anxiety disorder.

Question 17

Which of the following disorders is least likely to co-occur with bipolar disorder in young people?

Accepted Answer

A)  mental retardation
B)  ADHD
C)  anxiety disorders
D)  substance abuse

Question 18

Because so many symptoms of depression occur in normally developing children,the presence of ________________ is essential for diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  co-morbid behavior problems
B)  sleep difficulties
C)  suicidal ideation
D)  dysphoria,anhedonia,or irritability

Question 19

In general,___________ is the first choice in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral therapy
B)  interpersonal therapy
C)  lithium
D)  family therapy

Question 20

The earlier concept of "masked" depression was that:

Accepted Answer

A)  children wear a characteristic "mask" of depression,including downcast eyes and downturned mouth
B)  it is difficult to diagnose depression in children because they "mask" their feelings with a happy face
C)  children purposely conceal or "mask" their depression so as to avoid treatment
D)  depression could be "masked" or concealed by a variety of other behaviors,and thus any clinical symptom could be evidence of underlying depression

Exam 8: Mood Disorders

Children with major depressive disorder are at greater risk than adults for developing:

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Depression prone individuals tend to make __________________ attributions for the causes of negative events.

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Which of the following disorders is least likely to co-occur with bipolar disorder in young people?

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The absence of joy and interest in activities that were previously enjoyable is called:

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Which of the following statements regarding the prevalence of bipolar disorder is false?

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The earlier concept of "masked" depression was that:

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Due to recent findings of possible increased risk of suicide and self harm of young people using SSRIs to treat depression,the FDA has mandated:

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In general,___________ is the first choice in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

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The most prevalent co-occurring disorder(s) with dysthymic disorder is/are:

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Children of depressed parents have a higher rate of:

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Because so many symptoms of depression occur in normally developing children,the presence of ________________ is essential for diagnosis.

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Bipolar disorder appears to be the result of:

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A history of depression during the school years increases the risk for later ____________.

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Youngsters who have an onset of depression prior to age 15 and a recurrent episode prior to age 20 are likely to:

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A _____________ refers to a group of symptoms that occur together more often than by chance.

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The most frequent co-occurring disorder(s) in clinic-referred youngsters with major depressive disorder is/are:

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Which of the following is true regarding gender differences in the prevalence of depression among males and females?

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Which of the following is least likely to co-occur with major depressive disorder in young people?

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The symptom most specifically related to depression in adolescents is:

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The increase in depression from childhood to adolescence appears to be largely a result of:

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