Question 1

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, Barbara says that her primary depressive symptom was ______________.

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A)   agitation
B)   suicidal thoughts
C)   mania
D)   physically lethargyE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

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) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Bipolar II disorder consists of

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A)   depression with hypomanic episodes.
B)   depression with anxiety.
C)   depression with mania.
D)   depression with dysthymia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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

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A)   SSRIs.
B)   tricyclics.
C)   MAO inhibitors.
D)   tranquilizers.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   culturally induced dependence and passivity.
B)   sense of uncontrollability and helplessness.
C)   low value placed on intimate relationships.
D)   self-blame for being depressed.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Morning light is thought to help with seasonal affective disorder because it

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A)   produces phase advances of the melatonin rhythm.
B)   reverses melatonin release.
C)   increases the amount of melatonin released.
D)   eliminates melatonin release.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women relate to the disadvantages experienced by women in the United States such as

Accepted Answer

A)   discrimination and poverty.
B)   abuse and sexual harassment.
C)   both of these
D)   none of theseE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Interpersonal psychotherapy deals with all of the following interpersonal problems EXCEPT

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A)   environmental interactions.
B)   acquiring new relationships.
C)   identification and correction of deficits in social skills.
D)   interpersonal role disputes.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Recent research suggests that

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A)   the suppression of neurogenesis in the hippocampus is due to the connection between high stress hormones and depression.
B)   low hippocampal volume may precede and contribute to the onset of depression
C)   electroconvulsive therapy seems to produce neurogenesis in the hippocampus
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

According to recent research (Kessler et al., 2003) , the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is .

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A)   10%
B)   18%
C)   25%
D)   40%E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Prevention of mood disorders in children and adolescents include all of the following except

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A)   universal programs.
B)   selected interventions.
C)   indicated interventions.
D)   milieu interventions.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   normal bereavement
B)   dysthymia
C)   major depression
D)   complicated griefE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Studies has shown that tricyclics have caused

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A)   manic episodes in the elderly.
B)   severe weight loss in adolescents.
C)   sudden death in some children under 14 years old.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

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 .

Accepted Answer

A)   African Americans
B)   Hispanic Americans
C)   Asian Americans
D)   Native AmericansE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Suicide associated with bipolar disorder almost always occurs during

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A)   a manic phase.
B)   depressive episode.
C)   a prodromal period.
D)   a hypomanic phase.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Most individuals who experience a single episode of major depressive disorder will

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A)   never have another episode.
B)   most likely have just one more episode.
C)   probably have several episodes throughout their lives.
D)   later have a manic episode.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

A person who eats and sleeps too much is experiencing a depressive episode with features.

Accepted Answer

A)   atypical
B)   melancholic
C)   chronic
D)   catatonicE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Recent evidence indicates a higher level of in patients with bipolar disorder that was marked by 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) B) and D)

Question 19

Discuss the relationship between depression and anxiety.

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Research suggests that almost all depres...

Question 20

Identify and explain the risk factors associated with suicide.

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Family history: If a family member has c...

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Recent evidence indicates a higher level of in patients with bipolar disorder that was marked by a rapid cycling pattern compared to those with a non-rapid cycling pattern.

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Most individuals who experience a single episode of major depressive disorder will

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With regard to social support,

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Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women include all of the following EXCEPT

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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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On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 7, Barbara says that her primary depressive symptom was ______________.

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Bipolar II disorder consists of

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Interpersonal psychotherapy deals with all of the following interpersonal problems EXCEPT

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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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Identify and explain the risk factors associated with suicide.

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A woman who is extremely depressed a year or so after the loss of her spouse might be diagnosed with ___________.

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Possible reasons for the higher rates of depression found in women relate to the disadvantages experienced by women in the United States such as

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According to recent research (Kessler et al., 2003) , the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 that have already experienced major depression is .

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Studies has shown that tricyclics have caused

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Discuss the relationship between depression and anxiety.

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Morning light is thought to help with seasonal affective disorder because it

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Recent research suggests that

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A person who eats and sleeps too much is experiencing a depressive episode with features.

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