Question 1

In research looking at the biological causes of mood disorders, studies have shown that if one of a set of identical twins has a mood disorder, the probability that the other twin will have a mood disorder is

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A)  29%.
B)  42%.
C)  66%.
D)  81%.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Dysphoric mania refers to a type of mood disorder in which manic episodes are

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A)  extremely severe.
B)  very mild.
C)  accompanied by depression or anxiety.
D)  related to a medical condition.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

With regard to the relationship between stress and depression, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

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A)  the context of the life event, as well as its meaning to the individual, is more important than the nature of the event itself.
B)  an individual's current mood state might distort earlier memories of stressful life events that precipitated the depression.
C)  stressful life events are strongly related to the onset of mood disorders.
D)  recurrent episodes of depression, but not initial episodes, are strongly predicted by major life stress.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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 B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The physical 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)  decreased self-esteem.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Depressive individuals tend to exhibit

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

Question 7

All of the following statements are accurate about ECT EXCEPT

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A)  relief of symptoms can occur within a week or two with ECT.
B)  short-term memory loss can be a side effect of treatment with ECT.
C)  psychotically depressed patients should be treated with ongoing medication, not ECT, even when response to those drugs is poor.D) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 8

When manic episodes alternate with depressive episodes, the disorder most correctly diagnosed would be

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A)  bipolar I disorder.
B)  major depressive disorder.
C)  bipolar II disorder
D)  cyclothymic disorderE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Milton has been mildly depressed for many years.Just recently, however, his depression deepened, and he was severely depressed for about three months.His deep depression then lifted and he was once again mildly depressed.Milton

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A)  will be easier to treat now that the severe depression is resolved.
B)  will quickly respond to treatment and will recover completely from his depression.
C)  will require a longer and more intense course of treatment to maintain a normal mood state.
D)  will require treatment for the rest of his life.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

A relative of yours has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.Your family is impressed when you mention that the preferred drug for this condition is

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A)  Prozac.
B)  St John's wort.
C)  an anticonvulsant.
D)  lithium.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

All of the following are accurate statements about the prevalence of mood disorders in children and adolescents EXCEPT

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A)  Bipolar disorder in children is often misdiagnosed as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D)  .
B)  Major depressive disorder in adolescents is largely a female disorder.
C)  Rates of attempted suicide decrease during adolescence.
D)  Adolescents with bipolar disorder may become aggressive, impulsive, sexually provocative and accident prone.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The rapid-cycling specifier refers to an individual with bipolar disorder who experiences at least ___ manic or depressive episodes in a year.

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A)  two
B)  four
C)  six
D)  eightE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Although glorifying and romanticising suicide in the media contributes to copycat suicides, it is more likely that the person copying the suicide is

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A)  just doing it for attention.
B)  vulnerable due to an existing psychological disorder.
C)  not really serious about the suicide attempt.
D)  trying to impress others.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

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

Question 16

The antidepressant medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabiliser because it

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A)  increases the availability of both dopamine and noradrenaline in the brain.
B)  is less toxic than the SSRI medications.
C)  helps to prevent manic episodes.
D)  increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilisation.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following statements applies to the condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) ?

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A)  Women with SAD reported more autonomous negative thoughts throughout the year than women without SAD.
B)  People with SAD have symptoms of decreased sleep and decreased appetite.
C)  Depression in vulnerable people might be triggered by decreased production of the hormone called melatonin.
D)  SAD can be treated with phototherapy, i.e.two hours of exposure to bright light just before going to sleep.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Katie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.Most recently, she has been lying immobile for long periods.If someone moves one of her arms to a different position, it just stays there.Katie has stopped speaking and does not appear to hear what is being said to her.What specifier would you apply to her diagnosis of major depressive disorder?

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A)  chronic
B)  with catatonic features
C)  with atypical presentation
D)  melancholicE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Martin Seligman's theory that people become anxious and depressed because they believe that they have no control over the stress in their lives is called

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A)  the learnt helplessness theory.
B)  cognitive-behavioural theory.
C)  humanistic/existential theory.
D)  the control theory of depression.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Identify and explain the risk factors associated with suicide.

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