Question 1

Unipolar mania

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A)   does not exist.
B)   is rare.
C)   is fairly common.
D)   is a part of bipolar disorder.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Discuss the role of neurotransmitters, brain-wave activity, and negative cognitions in the etiology and treatment of depression.

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Low levels of depression in relation to ...

Question 3

In about patients, cyclothymic mood swings develop into full-blown bipolar disorder.

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A)   25% to 33%
B)   33% to 50%
C)   50% to 66%
D)   10% to 20%E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

When used in connection with mood disorders, "flight of ideas" means

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A)   anxiety about airplane travel.
B)   rapid speech expressing many exciting ideas at once.
C)   limited imagination reflected in a slow way of speaking.
D)   repression of all creative ideas.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

During a dysphoric manic episode, the patient experiences mania and .

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A)   schizophrenia
B)   confusion
C)   anxiety and depression
D)   angerE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

In 1989, Abramson and his colleagues revised Seligman's theory of learned helplessness, changing the focus from specific attributions to as the crucial factor in depression.

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A)   lack of control
B)   a sense of hopelessness
C)   repressed anger
D)   a feeling of failureE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Symptoms of severe depression are generally NOT considered a psychological disorder when they are associated with _.

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A)   a grief reaction
B)   a manic episode
C)   anxiety
D)   thoughts of suicideE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

During Evelyn's final interview on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, she describes the experience of starting to feel better as

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A)   beginning to see some light.
B)   being lifted above the depths of despair.
C)   having fewer suicidal thoughts.
D)   wanting to go home.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the sleep of depressed patients?

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A)   They enter REM sleep quickly.
B)   They experience intense REM episodes.
C)   They show delayed slow wave sleep.
D)   They show advanced slow wave sleep.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Katie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Most recently, she has been lying immobile for long periods. If someone moves one of her arms to a different position, it just stays there. Katie has stopped speaking and does not appear to hear what is being said to her. What specifier would you apply to her diagnosis of major depressive disorder?

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A)   Chronic
B)   With catatonic features
C)   With atypical presentation
D)   MelancholicE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The rapid-cycling specifier refers to an individual with bipolar disorder who experiences at least manic or depressive episodes in a year.

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A)   2
B)   4
C)   6
D)   8E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A child raised by depressed parents is likely to

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A)   struggle with depression as well.
B)   learn how to avoid depression.
C)   be inoculated against depression.
D)   deny stress symptoms.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Persistent depressive disorder (formerly called dysthymia)  differs from major depressive disorder because people diagnosed with dysthymia have symptoms of depression that are .

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A)   more severe
B)   longer-lasting
C)   episodic
D)   temporaryE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

According to recent research on the development of depression, dysfunctional attitudes (a negative outlook)  and hopelessness attributes (explaining things negatively)  constitute a vulnerability to depression.

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A)   biological
B)   cognitive
C)   behavioral
D)   sociologicalE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Tamara gave birth to a healthy child four days ago. Now she is tearful and having mood swings. Fortunately, these symptoms disappeared relatively quickly. Tamara was probably suffering from .

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A)   major depressive disorder with peripartum onset
B)   baby blues
C)   persistent depressive disorder
D)   major depressive episode with seasonal onsetE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

With regard to the prevalence of mood disorders, which of the following has been found consistently?

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A)   Females experience major depressive disorders less frequently than males.
B)   Men have twice as many mood disorders as women.
C)   Bipolar disorders occur equally across the sexes.
D)   Dysthymia occurs equally across the sexes.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Although grieving is considered a normal process, it does sometimes become a psychological disorder. Which of the following cases would NOT be diagnosed as a pathological grief reaction?

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A)   Mr. A experienced a death in his family. In addition to symptoms of depression, he has been having auditory hallucinations in which he hears other deceased people talking to him.
B)   Miss B. has experienced the death of a close friend. She is so depressed that she has no appetite, no energy, and is suicidal.
C)   Mrs. C's dog recently died. Three weeks later, her friends suggest that she get another dog "to help her get over the loss." Mrs. C. refuses and says she just isn't ready to get another dog and besides, it would be impossible to replace her beloved "Toto."
D)   Dr. D's wife died a few months ago. Recently, in addition to his depressive symptoms, he has been having paranoid delusions in which he believes that certain unnamed individuals are planning to remove his wife's body from the grave.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Current research into neurotransmitter systems has produced the "permissive" hypothesis, which states that

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A)   low levels of serotonin are sufficient to explain the etiology of mood disorders.
B)   the norepinephrine system regulates serotonin levels; if norepinephrine is low, depression will occur.
C)   when serotonin levels are low, other neurotransmitter systems become dysregulated and contribute to mood irregularities.
D)   the absolute levels of neurotransmitters are more significant in mood regulation than the overall balance of the various neurotransmitters.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The physical symptoms of a major depressive disorder include

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A)   changes in appetite or weight.
B)   decreased ability to concentrate.
C)   increased energy.
D)   decreased self-esteemE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within 1 year approaches 90% in _________________.

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A)   almost all cases
B)   mild cases only
C)   severe cases only
D)   double depression onlyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Persistent depressive disorder (formerly called dysthymia) differs from major depressive disorder because people diagnosed with dysthymia have symptoms of depression that are .

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The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within 1 year approaches 90% in _________________.

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According to recent research on the development of depression, dysfunctional attitudes (a negative outlook) and hopelessness attributes (explaining things negatively) constitute a vulnerability to depression.

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With regard to the prevalence of mood disorders, which of the following has been found consistently?

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In about patients, cyclothymic mood swings develop into full-blown bipolar disorder.

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During a dysphoric manic episode, the patient experiences mania and .

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When used in connection with mood disorders, "flight of ideas" means

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the sleep of depressed patients?

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Tamara gave birth to a healthy child four days ago. Now she is tearful and having mood swings. Fortunately, these symptoms disappeared relatively quickly. Tamara was probably suffering from .

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During Evelyn's final interview on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, she describes the experience of starting to feel better as

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Symptoms of severe depression are generally NOT considered a psychological disorder when they are associated with _.

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Current research into neurotransmitter systems has produced the "permissive" hypothesis, which states that

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The rapid-cycling specifier refers to an individual with bipolar disorder who experiences at least manic or depressive episodes in a year.

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A child raised by depressed parents is likely to

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The physical symptoms of a major depressive disorder include

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Although grieving is considered a normal process, it does sometimes become a psychological disorder. Which of the following cases would NOT be diagnosed as a pathological grief reaction?

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Discuss the role of neurotransmitters, brain-wave activity, and negative cognitions in the etiology and treatment of depression.

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Unipolar mania

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In 1989, Abramson and his colleagues revised Seligman's theory of learned helplessness, changing the focus from specific attributions to as the crucial factor in depression.

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Persistent depressive disorder (formerly called dysthymia) differs from major depressive disorder because people diagnosed with dysthymia have symptoms of depression that are .

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The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within 1 year approaches 90% in _________________.

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With regard to the prevalence of mood disorders, which of the following has been found consistently?

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In about patients, cyclothymic mood swings develop into full-blown bipolar disorder.

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During a dysphoric manic episode, the patient experiences mania and .

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When used in connection with mood disorders, "flight of ideas" means

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the sleep of depressed patients?

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Tamara gave birth to a healthy child four days ago. Now she is tearful and having mood swings. Fortunately, these symptoms disappeared relatively quickly. Tamara was probably suffering from .

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During Evelyn's final interview on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, she describes the experience of starting to feel better as

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Symptoms of severe depression are generally NOT considered a psychological disorder when they are associated with _.

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The rapid-cycling specifier refers to an individual with bipolar disorder who experiences at least manic or depressive episodes in a year.

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