Mood Disorders Test Bank Flashcards
In the opening clinical case, Mary M. reported a lack of energy, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, difficulty concentrating, and a loss of interest in activities she previously enjoyed. From this information, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for Mary M.?
a) Eating disorder
b) Major depressive disorder
c) Bipolar disorder
d) Generalized anxiety disorder
b) Major depressive disorder
Which of the following is not considered a common symptom of depression?
a) Psychomotor retardation or agitation
b) Sleeping too much or too little
c) Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
d) All of the above are common symptoms of depression
d) All of the above are common symptoms of depression
The DSM-5 includes __________ new depressive disorders.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
a) 2
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder involves
a) children.
b) adolescents.
c) adults.
d) both children and adolescents.
d) both children and adolescents.
The slowing of thoughts and movements by those experiencing depression is called
a) Psychomotor agitation.
b) Social withdrawal.
c) Psychomotor retardation.
d) Melancholia.
c) Psychomotor retardation.
Psychomotor agitation involves
a) Pacing.
b) Fidgeting.
c) Wringing hands.
d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
According to the DSM-5, bereavement-related symptoms are no longer excluded from the diagnosis of
a) Major depressive disorder
b) Persistent depressive disorder
c) Premenstrual Dysphoric disorder
d) Bipolar I disorder
a) Major depressive disorder
Which of the following disorders is newly included in the DSM-5?
a) Bipolar I disorder
b) Bipolar II disorder
c) Bipolar III disorder
d) Persistent depressive disorder
d) Persistent depressive disorder
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) Chronic major depressive disorder
Jacqueline has been consistently depressed for the past three years. Based on this information, the best diagnosis for Jacqueline would be
a) Persistent depressive disorder.
b) Cyclothymic disorder.
c) Bipolar disorder.
d) Disruptive mood regulation disorder.
a) Persistent depressive disorder.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is distinguished from major depression by the addition of symptoms such as
a) Breast tenderness or swelling.
b) Bloating.
c) Joint or muscle pain.
d) All of these are symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
d) All of these are symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
The DSM-5 diagnosis of major depressive disorder includes __________ depressive symptoms that are present for at least two weeks.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
d) 5
The most prevalent psychiatric disorder in the U.S. is
a) Mood dysregulation disorder
b) Cyclothymia
c) Major depressive disorder
d) Bipolar disorder
c) Major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder is three times more common among __________ populations.
a) High SES
b) Low SES
c) Middle class
d) None of the above
b) Low SES
Researchers have found that first-generation immigrants who came to the U.S. have __________ rates of major depressive disorder than those born in the U.S.
a) Lower
b) Higher
c) No difference
d) None of these answers is correct − it has not been determined yet.
a) Lower
__________ as many girls as boys are exposed to childhood sexual abuse.
a) Twice
b) Three times
c) Four times
d) Five times
a) Twice
Which of the following factors has NOT been proposed as an explanation for the gender difference in depression?
a) Girls are more likely to be exposed to sexual abuse than boys.
b) Women tend to be more creative than men.
c) Women are more likely to be exposed to chronic stressors in adulthood.
d) Social roles promote emotion-focused coping among women.
b) Women tend to be more creative than men.
Which of the following people is least likely to have major depression?
a) A 45-year-old wealthy woman
b) A 35-year-old unemployed man
c) A 20-year-old wealthy man
d) A 19-year-old wealthy woman who has had one episode of depression in the past
c) A 20-year-old wealthy man
Every winter for the past three years, Natalie has felt extremely depressed for a period of months and is unable to keep up with her responsibilities because of her low energy and difficulty concentrating. She always appears to feel better by early spring and is at her best during the summer. Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit Natalie?
a) Cyclothymic disorder
b) Major depression—
c) Seasonal affective disorder
d) Natalie’s symptoms reflect normal mood fluctuations and would not be given a DSM-5 diagnosis.
c) Seasonal affective disorder
Which of the following treatments for seasonal affective disorder is now considered a first-line recommendation in the APA Treatment Guidelines for Depression?
a) Hypnosis
b) Regular bright light exposure
c) Psychodynamic therapy
d) Traveling to a warmer climate during winter months
b) Regular bright light exposure
Which of the following statements is correct?
a) Cardiovascular health predicts depression.
b) Depression predicts cardiovascular health.
c) Cardiovascular health and depression are unrelated.
d) Cardiovascular health and depression predict each other.
d) Cardiovascular health and depression predict each other.
Jack reports being in a wonderful mood. He has been very active at work lately, even working far into the night, as he seems to need only a few hours of sleep at night. He is very talkative and quickly moves from one topic to another, describing a scheme he has for making a fortune in the stock market. These behaviors represent a change from Jack’s normal behaviors and have caused severe functional impairment. He reports no previous periods like this. Which of the following diagnoses would best fit Jack?
a) Overanxious disorder.
b) Dysthymic disorder.
c) Bipolar disorder.
d) Cyclothymic disorder.
c) Bipolar disorder.
The DSM-5 recognizes which of the following forms of bipolar disorders?
a) Bipolar I and Bipolar II
b) Bipolar I, Bipolar II and Cyclothymia
c) Bipolar and Cyclothymia
d) Bipolar I, Bipolar II and Bipolar III
b) Bipolar I, Bipolar II and Cyclothymia
Which of the following statements is true?
a) All people who experience manic symptoms will experience symptoms of depression at some point during their lifetime.
b) An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar I.
c) An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar II.
d) All of the above.
c) An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar II.