CH 7 prac quiz Flashcards
A loss of interest in everything in life is called _____.
a. anxiety
b. dissociation
c. anhedonia
d. depression
c. anhedonia
Which of the following is true of the difference between persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder?
a. Major depressive disorder is more severe and more chronic than persistent depressive disorder. D. Major depressive disorder is more severe and less chronic than persistent depressive disorder.
b. Major depressive disorder is less severe and more chronic than persistent depressive disorder.
c. Major depressive disorder is more severe and less chronic than persistent depressive disorder.
d. Major depressive disorder is less severe and less chronic than persistent depressive disorder.
c. Major depressive disorder is more severe and less chronic than persistent depressive disorder.
Gavin’s performance at work has been steadily declining for the past few months. At that time, he has been feeling worthless and empty, like he “doesn’t have any purpose in life.” Coworkers have noticed Gavin’s change in mood, as he misses work frequently, now appears sad and no longer has any interest in social activities. He has also lost a lot of weight and sleeps much more than usual but still feels tired all the time. Gavin would most likely receive a diagnosis of
a. short manic episode.
b. persistent depressive disorder.
c. bipolar disorder
d. major depressive disorder.
d. major depressive disorder.
What are the goals of cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating depression?
a. To develop a rapport between the therapist and client in order to help the client feel more secure in her or his environment.
b. To remove reinforcers and implement punishers to extinguish the client’s impulsive behavior about her or his depressive symptoms.
c. To change negative and hopeless patterns of thinking while helping the individual develop more effective life skills
d. To change negative behaviors and help clients change their negative perceptions about taking medication.
c. To change negative and hopeless patterns of thinking while helping the individual develop more effective life skills
Which of the following people is most likely experiencing a manic episode?
a. Candace suddenly loses a great deal of weight because of a change in appetite.
b. Tevon has been experiencing hypersomnia.
c. Yvette has been very productive at work this week.
d. Valerie has been experiencing hyperactivity, rapid speech, and grandiose ideas.
d. Valerie has been experiencing hyperactivity, rapid speech, and grandiose ideas.
_____ cycles of mania and depression within a year lead to a diagnosis of rapid cycling bipolar disorder.
a. Three
b. None, rapid cycling refers to how long it takes a person to recover.
c. Two or more
d. Four or more
d. Four or more
Several studies suggest that dysregulation of the _____ system contributes to bipolar disorder.
a. GABA
b. serotonin
c. norepinephrine
d. dopamine
d. dopamine
The reformulated learned helplessness theory focuses on people who habitually explain negative events by causes that are:
a. internal, stable, and global.
b. stable, external, routine.
c. external, specific, and global.
d. specific, routine, internal.
a. internal, stable, and global.
People with bipolar II disorder experience episodes that meet the criteria for major depression but have
a. stronger symptoms of psychomotor agitation.
b. milder episodes of mania known as hypomania.
c. milder symptoms of psychomotor retardation.
d. stronger episodes of mania known as hypermania.
b. milder episodes of mania known as hypomania.
Which of the following psychological factors has NOT been implicated in bipolar disorder?
a. Changes in bodily rhythms
b. Sensitivity to reward
c. Enmeshed families
d. Stressful events
c. Enmeshed families
Emma has recently experienced divorcing her 10 year husband Joe. During this relationship,
she experienced severe physical abuse over the 10 years they were together. She has
experienced poor appetite causing her rapid weight loss. She has trouble falling asleep and
staying asleep too. Emma has become increasingly depressed and has experienced this for the
last 2 weeks. Which diagnosis best fits what Emma is experiencing?
A. Major depressive disorder
B. Persistent depressive disorder
C. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
D. Bipolar I disorder
A. Major depressive disorder
How long must depressed mood be present in order to diagnose persistent depressive
disorder?
A. 2 weeks
B. 6 months
C. 2 years
D. 1 year
C. 2 years
Which of the following is true about Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder in kids?
A. This is often underdiagnosed and untreated in kids
B. There are no gender differences in adolescence
C. It is only comorbid with anxiety
D. The best treatment for this disorder is medication only.
A. This is often underdiagnosed and untreated in kids
Jenna has recently transferred colleges after experiencing a severe manic episode. She has
experienced an elevated mood and reduced sleeping. She has rapid speaking and racing
thoughts. During her manic episode she engaged in serious dangerous sexual behavior along
with situations that put her in serious physical behavior. Her last manic episode lasted more
than a week, but when she saw a physician she denied feeling manic. Which type of Bipolar
disorder would you describe Jenna is experiencing?
A. Bipolar I
B. Bipolar II
A. Bipolar I
With depression there is said to be a strong genetic component, which of the following
statements is the most true concerning this?
A. There is one specific gene that contributes to this
B. The disorder is polygenic with multiple genes involved
C. Researchers have found there is a dysregulation of norepinephrine and serotonin
D. Both B and C
D. Both B and C
