Question 1

Dianes treatment for depression included training in meditation techniques that helped her become aware of her unwanted negative thoughts and to accept them as just thoughts. She was undergoing

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A)   psychodynamic therapy.
B)   mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
C)   transcranial magnetic stimulation.
D)   behavioral activation therapy.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A sophisticated prospective study of the role of stressful life events in bipolar disorder found that

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A)   low levels of stress protected an individual against manic episodes.
B)   high levels of stress were associated with the occurrence of manic, hypomanic, and depressive episodes.
C)   low levels of stress protected an individual against depressive episodes.
D)   high levels of stress were not associated with the occurrence of manic or depressive episodes.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

George, a twenty-two-year-old mechanic, always seems to have a cloud over his head. For the past three years, he has had problems sleeping and he seems to always overeat. While he may sometimes seem to be relatively content for short periods of time, this happens very rarely and it never lasts for more than a week. If George were to seek help for his negative mood state, which of the following diagnoses would he most likely receive?

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A)   adjustment disorder with depressed mood
B)   dysthymia
C)   chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood
D)   major depressive disorderE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The relationship between severe stress and depression is strongest for first time episodes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Yearning and searching for a loved one who has died is a sign of normal grief, not depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Nadia has been depressed for several months. She is considering cognitive therapy. What advice would you give her?

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A)   "Many studies have shown the usefulness of cognitive therapy and it seems to prevent relapse."
B)   "Drug treatment is much more effective than cognitive therapy and has less likelihood of relapse."
C)   "The only way that cognitive therapy is of any value is if it is coupled with family therapy."
D)   "Cognitive therapy is much less effective than interpersonal therapy and takes much longer, too."E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which statement about bipolar I disorder is accurate?

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A)   The depressive phase is more likely to involve psychotic features than in major depressive disorder.
B)   Single episodes of the disorder are extremely rare.
C)   The onset of bipolar symptoms is never associated with seasons of the year as they are in unipolar depression.
D)   Manic and depressive phases are always separated by lengthy intervals of normal mood.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Transcranial magnetic stimulation

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A)   is a noninvasive biological treatment for depression.
B)   is a noninvasive biological test for changes in brain function in depression.
C)   is a noninvasive biological treatment for manic episodes.
D)   is a biological test for altered brain waves in bipolar disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Major depressive disorder is especially likely to occur after the birth of a child.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Mood congruent psychotic features mean that the content of delusions or hallucinations is negative.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?

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A)   excessive fidgeting and an inability to sit still
B)   bouts of anxiety
C)   sleeping excessive amounts
D)   considerable appetite and weight gainE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following statements about gender difference in unipolar depression is true?

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A)   Biological factors have been most clearly linked to the development of depression in those who do not have a family history of mood disorders.
B)   Gender differences in depression are seen in all cultures and at all ages.
C)   As a biological basis for the gender differences in depression has not been established, researchers have sought a psychosocial explanation.
D)   The finding that boys are more likely to be depressed than girls prior to puberty is consistent with the established role of hormones in the development of depression.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Efforts to find the gene or genes that underlie bipolar disorder suggest that

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A)   the underlying gene is on the X chromosome.
B)   the underlying gene is on the Y chromosome.
C)   there is a genetic basis for bipolar disorder, but not for cyclothymia.
D)   multiple genes are involved.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is true of unipolar major depression?

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A)   It occurs five times as often in elderly people as in middle-aged adults.
B)   It does not begin until adolescence.
C)   It is the most prevalent mood disorder.
D)   It is equally common in men and women.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

John's erratic behavior finally ruined his marriage. What kind of life event would this be described as?

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A)   acute
B)   independent
C)   chronic
D)   dependentE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Discuss the risk factors for adolescent suicide.

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Question 17

Over the past two years, Kelly has experienced depressive episodes three different times. Two of the three episodes occurred in the winter and the third occurred last spring. It is now winter and Kelly's depressive symptoms once again are consistent with major depressive disorder. Which of the following diagnoses should she be given?

Accepted Answer

A)   dysthymic disorder
B)   recurrent major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern
C)   recurrent major depressive disorder
D)   chronic major depressive disorderE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Full recovery from bipolar disorder is fairly rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How is the depression in Bipolar disorders different than depression in Unipolar Major Depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   The episodes are more severe and cause more impairment in Bipolar disorders.
B)   The episodes are more severe and cause more impairment in Unipolar depression.
C)   People with Bipolar disorders show more anxiety and weight loss during depressive episodes than those with Unipolar depression.
D)   People with Unipolar depression have more psychotic features than people with Bipolar disordersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Nondepressed people show a positive bias about the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Yearning and searching for a loved one who has died is a sign of normal grief, not depression.

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The relationship between severe stress and depression is strongest for first time episodes.

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Mood congruent psychotic features mean that the content of delusions or hallucinations is negative.

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Which statement about bipolar I disorder is accurate?

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Efforts to find the gene or genes that underlie bipolar disorder suggest that

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Which of the following statements about gender difference in unipolar depression is true?

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John's erratic behavior finally ruined his marriage. What kind of life event would this be described as?

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Dianes treatment for depression included training in meditation techniques that helped her become aware of her unwanted negative thoughts and to accept them as just thoughts. She was undergoing

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Which of the following is true of unipolar major depression?

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A sophisticated prospective study of the role of stressful life events in bipolar disorder found that

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Full recovery from bipolar disorder is fairly rare.

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Major depressive disorder is especially likely to occur after the birth of a child.

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation

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Discuss the risk factors for adolescent suicide.

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How is the depression in Bipolar disorders different than depression in Unipolar Major Depression?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?

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Nondepressed people show a positive bias about the future.

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Nadia has been depressed for several months. She is considering cognitive therapy. What advice would you give her?

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The relationship between severe stress and depression is strongest for first time episodes.

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Efforts to find the gene or genes that underlie bipolar disorder suggest that

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Which of the following statements about gender difference in unipolar depression is true?

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John's erratic behavior finally ruined his marriage. What kind of life event would this be described as?

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Which of the following is true of unipolar major depression?

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A sophisticated prospective study of the role of stressful life events in bipolar disorder found that

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Full recovery from bipolar disorder is fairly rare.

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Major depressive disorder is especially likely to occur after the birth of a child.

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation

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