Question 1

Cross-cultural research indicates that, due at least in part to appalling social and economic conditions, the prevalence of major depression is extremely high among

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A)  African Americans.
B)  European Americans.
C)  Asian Americans.
D)  Native AmericansE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Kendler et al. found that the same genetic factors contribute to both

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A)  anxiety and dementia.
B)  dementia, and depression.
C)  anxiety and depression.
D)  Alzheimer's and anxiety.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

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) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

For individuals who had not been previously depressed, research studies indicate that a marital separation or divorce resulted in

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A)  a higher rate of depression in men.
B)  a higher rate of depression in women.
C)  approximately equal rates of depression for males and females.
D)  no symptoms of depression in either males or females.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

According to your textbook, the apparent primary function of _____________________ is to regulate our emotional reactions.

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A)  serotonin
B)  dopamine
C)  cortisol
D)  GABAE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between anxiety and depression?

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A)  A large percentage of depressed patients are anxious, but not all anxious patient is depressed.
B)  Cognitive content (thinking)  is more negative in anxious patients than in those with depression.
C)  A core symptom of anxiety is the inability to experience pleasure.
D)  Anxiety is often preceded by an episode of major depression.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 6: Mood Disorders and Suicide

According to your textbook, the apparent primary function of _____________________ is to regulate our emotional reactions.

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For individuals who had not been previously depressed, research studies indicate that a marital separation or divorce resulted 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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Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between anxiety and depression?

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Cross-cultural research indicates that, due at least in part to appalling social and economic conditions, the prevalence of major depression is extremely high among

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Kendler et al. found that the same genetic factors contribute to both

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Exam 6: Mood Disorders and Suicide

According to your textbook, the apparent primary function of _____________________ is to regulate our emotional reactions.

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For individuals who had not been previously depressed, research studies indicate that a marital separation or divorce resulted 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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Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between anxiety and depression?

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Cross-cultural research indicates that, due at least in part to appalling social and economic conditions, the prevalence of major depression is extremely high among

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Kendler et al. found that the same genetic factors contribute to both

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