Question 1

To conduct linkage studies, researchers attempt to find evidence for

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A)   an association between life events and specific disorders.
B)   similar rates of disorder in MZ and DZ twins.
C)   different rates of disorder in adopted children and their biological and their adopted parents.
D)   an association between a disorder and another trait within the same family.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

You are asked to consult about a patient who may be depressed. What you notice is that the focus of their symptoms is mostly somatic: on headaches, sleep disorder, and lack of energy. You ask if this patient happens to be from the country where these symptoms are more generally seen in depression,

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A)   the East Coast of the United States.
B)   Eastern Europe.
C)   Australia.
D)   China.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is a clinical feature of mania?

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A)   elated mood
B)   criminality
C)   dissociation
D)   blunted affectE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

When rats are exposed to stress in the lab, they exhibit signs of depression and evidence that the concentration of chemicals in their brains have been changed. These chemicals are known collectively as _________.

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The answer of When rats are exposed to stress in...

Question 5

Bonnie has been diagnosed with a mental disorder and is currently receiving medication. If the prescription is for anticonvulsant drugs, what is the most likely mental disorder?

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A)   dysthymic disorder
B)   cyclothymic disorder
C)   major depressive episode
D)   rapid cycling bipolar disorderE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a somatic symptom of depression?

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A)   suicidal thoughts
B)   sleeping problems
C)   feelings of low self-worth
D)   pessimistic thoughts about the futureE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

For several years, Greg has experienced alternating episodes of very severe depression and episodes of hypomania. What is the most appropriate DSM diagnosis?

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A)   bipolar I disorder without psychotic features
B)   bipolar II disorder
C)   cyclothymic disorder
D)   mixed bipolar disorderE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The system in the body responsible for regulating a person's response to stress is known as the __________ system.

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The answer of The system in the body responsible for...

Question 9

Compared to tricyclics and MAO inhibitors, what is a major reason for the popularity of newer antidepressant drugs such as Prozac?

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A)   lower cost
B)   fewer side effects
C)   available over-the-counter
D)   more effectiveE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Comparisons of rates of emotional disorder across cultural boundaries encounter many problems. One such problem is that

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A)   each culture has different words and concepts for describing illness.
B)   emotional disorders don't exist in every culture.
C)   there is no agreement on which diagnostic criteria to use.
D)   it is not ethical to study people from cultures different from our own.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Hypomania is an episode involving

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A)   high energy, but less severe than mania.
B)   high energy, but more severe than mania.
C)   low energy, but less severe than depression.
D)   low energy, but more severe than depression.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Despite differences among epidemiological surveys in samples, methods, and definitions of mental disorders, what is one common finding concerning mood disorders?

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A)   Bipolar disorder occurs in fewer people than major depressive disorder.
B)   Dysthymic disorder is the most common form of mood disorder.
C)   Mood disorders are the most common form of mental disorders.
D)   Bipolar and unipolar disorders are equally common in the general population.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

What are some of the recommendations for dealing with individuals who have expressed a serious intent to harm themselves?

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Question 14

All of the following are important considerations in distinguishing clinical depression from normal sadness EXCEPT

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A)   In clinical depression the mood change may occur in the absence of any precipitating event.
B)   A clinically depressed mood is often accompanied by an inability to function in usual social situations.
C)   A clinical mood change may feel different or "strange" to the person.
D)   A clinical mood change is generally all pervasive, and is usually the only symptom or sign to occur.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A hypothesis with regard to the response style model that attempts to explain the difference in rates of depression between men and women is

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A)   men are more likely to respond to depression with rumination which prolongs and intensifies the depression.
B)   women are more likely to respond to depression with rumination which prolongs and intensifies the depression.
C)   women are more likely to respond to depression with rumination which has the effect of reducing their level of depression.
D)   men are more likely to respond to depression with rumination which has the effect of reducing their level of depression.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

What is the most typical seasonal pattern in mood disorders?

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A)   mania in summer, recovery in winter
B)   mania in winter, recovery in spring
C)   depression in winter, recovery in spring
D)   depression in summer, recovery in winterE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Rapid cycling bipolar disorder is characterized by

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A)   many mood shifts per day.
B)   a seasonal pattern of symptoms.
C)   at least four episodes of mania, hypomania, or major depression within a year.
D)   development of a manic episode in less than a week.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Studies of the role of genetic factors in suicide indicate that

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A)   there is a genetic factor independent of the risk for depression.
B)   the only genetic factor is the genetic risk for depression.
C)   genetic factors do not play a role in suicide.
D)   genetic factors play a role in suicides by males but not suicides by females.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication, the approximate percentage of individuals diagnosed with a major mood disorder in the past 12 months who received adequate treatment for that disorder was

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A)   10 percent.
B)   20 percent.
C)   40 percent.
D)   60 percent.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

You are given the topic of age and mood disorders for a term paper in abnormal psychology and instructed to write the paper in the format of a newspaper report for the general public. Which of the following titles would be the best choice?

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A)   "Mania Runs Wild in Older Generations"
B)   "Age and Mood Disorders: A Positive Correlation"
C)   "High Rates of Depression in the Elderly: Correcting a Myth"
D)   "Age Trends in Prevalence of Mood Disorders Obscured by Gender Effects"E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 5: Mood Disorders and Suicide

You are given the topic of age and mood disorders for a term paper in abnormal psychology and instructed to write the paper in the format of a newspaper report for the general public. Which of the following titles would be the best choice?

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The system in the body responsible for regulating a person's response to stress is known as the __________ system.

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A hypothesis with regard to the response style model that attempts to explain the difference in rates of depression between men and women is

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Hypomania is an episode involving

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For several years, Greg has experienced alternating episodes of very severe depression and episodes of hypomania. What is the most appropriate DSM diagnosis?

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Comparisons of rates of emotional disorder across cultural boundaries encounter many problems. One such problem is that

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What are some of the recommendations for dealing with individuals who have expressed a serious intent to harm themselves?

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Which of the following is a clinical feature of mania?

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You are asked to consult about a patient who may be depressed. What you notice is that the focus of their symptoms is mostly somatic: on headaches, sleep disorder, and lack of energy. You ask if this patient happens to be from the country where these symptoms are more generally seen in depression,

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Studies of the role of genetic factors in suicide indicate that

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All of the following are important considerations in distinguishing clinical depression from normal sadness EXCEPT

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Compared to tricyclics and MAO inhibitors, what is a major reason for the popularity of newer antidepressant drugs such as Prozac?

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What is the most typical seasonal pattern in mood disorders?

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To conduct linkage studies, researchers attempt to find evidence for

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When rats are exposed to stress in the lab, they exhibit signs of depression and evidence that the concentration of chemicals in their brains have been changed. These chemicals are known collectively as _________.

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Despite differences among epidemiological surveys in samples, methods, and definitions of mental disorders, what is one common finding concerning mood disorders?

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According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication, the approximate percentage of individuals diagnosed with a major mood disorder in the past 12 months who received adequate treatment for that disorder was

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Rapid cycling bipolar disorder is characterized by

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