Question 1

Which of the following statements about suicide is correct?

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A)   The suicide rate is high among African Americans but low among Native Americans.
B)   The suicide rate among adolescents in the U.S. is decreasing.
C)   For teenagers, suicide is the third leading cause of death after auto accidents and homicide.
D)   Females are more likely than males to die from suicide.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Mood disorder prevention research focuses on

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A)   decreasing conflict.
B)   teaching social skills to adolescents.
C)   teaching financial skills to the elderly.
D)   medications.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

In rare tragic cases,a mother suffering from postpartum depression sometimes

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A)   kills her child.
B)   commits suicide.
C)   murders other people's children.
D)   injures the child's father.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Recent evidence (Coryell et al.,2003) indicates a higher level of ___________ in bipolar patients with a rapid cycling pattern compared to those with a non-rapid cycling pattern.

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A)   treatment response
B)   resistance to treatment
C)   medication side effects
D)   suicideE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within 5 years approaches 90% in _________________.

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

Question 6

With regard to social support,

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A)   having one close friend did not affect depression rates.
B)   having social support helped speed recovery from depressive episodes.
C)   having social support had no effect in China.
D)   having social support helped speed recovery from manic episodes.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Seligman's theory on the depressive attributional style has generated substantial research.A conclusion that cannot be reached from the current conceptualization of the theory is that

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A)   the first response to a stressful situation is negative feelings about one's failings.
B)   depressive attributions will occur over time and across situations if not modified.
C)   learned helplessness contributes to the maintenance of the depressive attributional style.
D)   we do not know whether learned helplessness is a cause or symptom of depression.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

According to your textbook,researchers have been studying the life histories of American poets to determine if there is a relationship between creativity and _______.

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A)   anxiety
B)   manic-depressive disorder
C)   dissociation
D)   schizophreniaE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The antidepressant medications known as imipramine (Tofranil) and amitriptyline (Elavil) are included in the class of drugs called

Accepted Answer

A)   SSRIs.
B)   tricyclics.
C)   MAO inhibitors.
D)   tranquilizers.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

A goal of treatment for patients who have experienced major depressive disorders is delaying or preventing the next episode.In which of the following situations would this goal be LEAST important?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patients who have recovered from a major depressive episode but still have some residual symptoms
B)   Patients with a past history of chronic depression (dysthymia) 
C)   Patients with a past history of multiple episodes of major depressive disorder
D)   Patients who have had a single, brief episode of major depressive disorder and recovered without treatmentE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Cyclothymic disorder

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A)   may be specified as a subtype of schizoaffective disorder.
B)   includes both hypomanic and depressive symptoms.
C)   includes symptoms of mania and hypomania.
D)   cannot be diagnosed in children.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

Discuss the symptoms,causes and treatments for seasonal affective disorder.

Accepted Answer

This disorder occurs during winter,in co...

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is not a stage of interpersonal therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Negotiation stage
B)   Impasse stage
C)   Resolution stage
D)   Treatment stageE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Feelings of depression

Accepted Answer

A)   are very rare and occur only in people with a genetic predisposition.
B)   occur only when triggered by a severely negative event.
C)   occur only in people between the ages of 25 and 40.
D)   are universal and experienced by everyone occasionally.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

In studies of bipolar patients who experience rapid cycling,it has been found that as many as 90% are _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   female
B)   male
C)   elderly
D)   adolescentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Low levels of depression in relation to ...

Question 18

All of the following statements are accurate about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   relief of symptoms can occur within a week or two with ECT.
B)   ECT treatment should be followed up with medication.
C)   short-term memory loss is a side effect of treatment with medication.
D)   psychotically depressed patients should be treated with medication, not ECT.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The physical or somatic 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)   orgasmic feelings.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Depressive individuals tend to exhibit

Accepted Answer

A)   greater right anterior brain activity.
B)   greater left anterior brain activity.
C)   more alpha wave activity.
D)   less overall brain activity.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 7: Mood Disorders And Suicide

The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within 5 years approaches 90% in _________________.

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In rare tragic cases,a mother suffering from postpartum depression sometimes

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Which of the following is not a stage of interpersonal therapy?

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In studies of bipolar patients who experience rapid cycling,it has been found that as many as 90% are _________.

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A goal of treatment for patients who have experienced major depressive disorders is delaying or preventing the next episode.In which of the following situations would this goal be LEAST important?

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Seligman's theory on the depressive attributional style has generated substantial research.A conclusion that cannot be reached from the current conceptualization of the theory is that

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Cyclothymic disorder

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According to your textbook,researchers have been studying the life histories of American poets to determine if there is a relationship between creativity and _______.

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Depressive individuals tend to exhibit

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Feelings of depression

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Discuss the symptoms,causes and treatments for seasonal affective disorder.

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Which of the following statements about suicide is correct?

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All of the following statements are accurate about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) EXCEPT

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Recent evidence (Coryell et al.,2003) indicates a higher level of ___________ in bipolar patients with a rapid cycling pattern compared to those with a non-rapid cycling pattern.

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The physical or somatic symptoms of a major depressive disorder include

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With regard to social support,

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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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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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The antidepressant medications known as imipramine (Tofranil) and amitriptyline (Elavil) are included in the class of drugs called

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Mood disorder prevention research focuses on

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