Chapter 5 - Multi-choice Flashcards
For a period of one week, Alan experienced episodes of extreme elation that caused significant functional impairment. Based on this information only, Alan was experiencing a a) manic episode. b) hypomanic episode. c) depressive episode. d) none of the above.
a
Mindfulness-based therapy is adapted from a) cognitive therapy. b) IPT. c) psychoanalysis. d) behavioral therapy.
a
. The DSM-5 criteria for cyclothymic disorder involves all of the following EXCEPT a) it must have occurred for at least two years. b) numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms. c) numerous periods with depressive symptoms. d) symptoms do not clear for more than six months at a time.
d
Which form of bipolar disorder is considered to be the most severe form of mental illness? a) Bipolar I b) Bipolar II c) Cyclothymic Disorder d) None of the above
a
. In Beck’s theory, one form of cognitive bias leading to depression would be excessive attention toward a) the past. b) global disasters. c) childhood sexual abuse. d) negative feedback.
d
Which of the following symptoms are indicative of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, according to the DSM-5? a) Severe recurrent temper outbursts b) Swings in mood from extreme highs to extreme lows c) Persistent negative mood d) Both temper outbursts and a persistent negative mood
d
According to learned helplessness theory, following a failure on an important exam, which of the following explanations for the failure is most likely to lead to depression? a) This teacher doesn’t like me. b) I am stupid. c) I was in a bad mood on the day of the test. d) I did not study hard enough.
b
. Functional studies of people with major depression show a) elevated activity in the amygdala. b) decreased activity in the amygdala. c) diminished volume in the prefrontal cortex. d) diminished volume of the hippocampus.
a
Scott has bipolar disorder. Which medication is the most likely to be prescribed? a) imipramine b) lithium carbonate c) an MAO inhibitor d) fluoxetine (Prozac)
b
Studies suggest that IPT a) is relatively ineffective. b) is comparable in its effectiveness to psychoanalysis. c) is effective in relieving depression and preventing relapse. d) is effective in treating depression, but fails to prevent relapse, especially in the elderly.
c
. Stressful life events appear to be a causal factor in depression based on research showing a) depressed people experience more losses of marriages and jobs. b) many people report life stresses before they become depressed. c) depression rates increase after major disasters. d) lab induced stress leads to increased depression.
b
Which of the following statements is true? a) High levels of expressed emotion predict relapse in depression. b) Depressive symptoms are usually a result of expressed emotion. c) Symptoms of depression can create relationship problems. d) People with depression often elicit positive reactions from people around them because they tend to keep to themselves.
c
Given that antidepressant medications have been demonstrated to be effective, why are other treatments for depression still used? a) The medication is effective only for the first few weeks of use. b) Medication is effective in treating bipolar but not unipolar patients. c) The medications are only effective for children and adolescents. d) Patients often do not recover or relapse after they stop taking the medication.
d
. People who are depressed most commonly have a) just lost their job. b) had a best friend die suddenly. c) recently broken up with their partner. d) low social support.
d
After a stressful life event, most people a) become depressed. b) will have another stressful life event. c) do not become depressed. d) experience a reduction in social support.
c
Norepinephrine and serotonin are __________ implicated in mood disorder etiology. a) two parts of the autonomic nervous system b) antidepressant medications c) neurotransmitters d) structures in the limbic system
c
. When considering the etiology of depressive disorders, the latest evidence suggests that they are a) neurobiological. b) psychosocial. c) both neurobiological and psychosocial. d) mostly genetic.
c
Delusions or hallucinations with themes that are consistent with the mood state (e.g., guilt, disease or death themes accompanying depression) are known as a) mood-incongruent psychotic features. b) mood-congruent psychotic features. c) mixed features. d) catatonic features.
b
. The diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder includes the criterion that a. The symptoms must resolve completely within a few days of the onset of menses. b. The symptoms must persist in similar severity from a few days before to a few days after the onset of menses. c. The symptoms must be most severe during menses. d. The symptom of self-depreciation must be present.
a
Which of the following reasons make suicide difficult to address among college students? a) Most schools encourage students who are suicidal to withdraw. b) Suicidal feelings are so common among this population that one should just wait it out. c) There are not enough counseling centers available for students to get help. d) School insurance does not cover suicidality.
a
. Including symptoms of severe recurrent temper outbursts and persistent negative mood for at least 1 year beginning before age 10, _____________________ is a new diagnosis in the DSM-5. a. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder b. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder c. Major Depressive Disorder d. Persistent Depressive Disorder
a
In the DSM-5, __________ is included in persistent depressive disorder. a) Chronic bereavement-related depression b) Chronic major depressive disorder c) Bipolar I disorder d) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
b
. The hopelessness theory of depression is predicated on a) depression resulting from previous helplessness situations. b) biological features of depression resulting in negative attributions. c) a return to the animal lab to further understand factors leading to depression. d) cognitive diatheses that lead to negative attributions.
d
. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder involves a) children. b) adolescents. c) adults. d) both children and adolescents.
d