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The most commonly diagnosed and severe depression is a. Depressive disorder b. major depressive episode c. hypomania d. depressive neuroses |
b. major depressive episode |
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Abnormally exaggerated elation, joy or euphoria, hyperactivity, reduced sleep, grandiose plans, rapid and sometimes incoherent speech, for a duration of one week, are symptoms of a. MDD b. Bipolar 2 c. manic episode d. hypomanic episode |
c. mania |
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A less severe version of a manic episode, that does not cause marked impairment, and may last only 4 days is a. mania b. hypermanic episode c. manic episode d. hypomanic episode |
d. hypomanic episode |
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Depressed mood for at least 2 years, symptom free breaks for not longer than 2 months at a time, may not experience all symptoms of MDE is a. hypomania b. MDD c. hypodepressive disorder d. persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) |
d. persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) |
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Individuals who suffer from major depressive episodes, and persistent depression with fewer symptoms are said to have what disorder? a. MDD b. GAD c. double depression d. bipolar |
c. double depression |
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Which depressive disorder is thought to be related to daily or seasonal production of melanin?
a. MDD b. persistent depressive disorder c. seasonal depressive disorder d. monthly depressive disorder |
c. seasonal depressive disorder |
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an individual with bipolar I disorder would display depressive episodes a. as well as hypomanic episodes b. as well as hypermanic episodes c. Persistently over the course of one year d. instead of hypermanic episodes |
b. as well as hypermanic episodes |
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an individual with bipolar II disorder would display depressive episodes a. as well as hypomanic episodes b. as well as hypermanic episodes c. Persistently over the course of one year d. was well as auditory hallucinations |
a. as well as hypomanic episodes |
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The primary function of serotonin is to ____________ through regulating systems involving norepinephrine and dopamine. a. increase feelings of euphoria b. prevent anxiety c. regulate our emotional reactions d. all of the above |
c. regulate our emotional reactions |
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Impulsivity and mood swings are indicative of a. high levels of serotonin b. low levels of serotonin |
b. low levels of serotonin |
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The 'permissive hypothesis' states that when serotonin is low, other NTs are permitted to a. range more widely b. become dysregulated c. contribute to mood irregularities d. all of the above |
d. all of the above |
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Current neurotransmitter theories of mood disorders suggest that a. low serotonin is the definitive factor leading to mood disorders b. low dopamine is the definitive factor leading to mood disorders c. absolute levels of each neurotransmitter are crucial in influencing mood disorders d. levels of each neurotransmitter relative to others influence mood disorders |
d. levels of each neurotransmitter relative to others influence mood disorders |
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Heightened levels of stress hormones (cortisol) over a long period can lead to what? a. increased serotonin b. shrinkage of the amygdala c. shrinkage of the hippocampus d. increased hippocampal volume |
c. shrinkage of the hippocampus |
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How might children under 3 years manifest symptoms of depression? a. avoidant behaviour b. sad facial expressions c. irritability d. fatigue e. all of the above except a f. all of the above except d |
e. all of the above except a *plus: fussiness tantrums problems with eating and sleeping |
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Who experiences a higher rate of major depressive disorder? a. adolescents b. adults c. they both have about the same rates |
c. they both have about the same rates |
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MDD in children is more prevalent in a. males b. females c. same |
c. same |
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MDD in adolescents is more prevalent in a. males b. females c. same |
b. females *not evident for more mild depression |
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Difficulty in diagnosing depression in older adults is due to a. older adults usually refuse to seek treatment b. depression may be confused with menopause c. symptoms may be attributed to physical illness or onset of dementia d. it is not difficult to diagnose depression in older adults |
c. symptoms may be attributed to physical illness or onset of dementia |
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True or false? In some cultures, anxiety manifests as physical symptoms rather than psychological symptoms |
True e.g. stomachaches, chest pain, heart distress, headaches |
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MDD in adults is more prevalent in a. males b. females c. same |
b. females |
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The best evidence of a genetic link to mood disorder comes from a. knowledge of the human genome b. genetic encoding c. twin study research d. case studies |
c. twin study research |
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Which of these is NOT a psychological influencing factor in mood disorders? a. learned helplessness b. Beck's cognitive triad of depression c. diathesis d. both a and d |
c. diathesis |
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Which type of antidepressant is most effective at treating mood disorders? a. SSRIs b. monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOA) c. Tricyclics d. they are all as effective as each other |
d. they are all as effective as each other |
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Which drug treatment is most effective for treatment of bipolar disorder? a. SSRIs b. monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOA) c. Tricyclics d. Lithium |
d. Lithium |
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True or false electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment option for a patient who does not respond to medication |
True |
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Psychological approaches for treating mood disorders |
CBT IPT interpersonal theory Both as effective as drug treatment, and more effective than placebo, psychodynamic therapy, |
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An effort to prevent relapse or recurrence over time is a. CBT b. IPT c. maintenance treatment d. preventative treatment |
c. maintenance treatment |
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Among which group is suicide the 2nd leading cause of death? a. adolescents b. the elderly c. college students d. males from an ethnic minority group |
c. college students |
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An older adult who killed himself after losing touch with friends and family would be a case of _________ a. altruistic suicide b. egoistic suicide c. anomic suicide d. fatalistic suicide |
b. egoistic suicide |
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A person who 'falls on their sword' to avoid dishonour or shame to their family would be a case of a. altruistic suicide b. egoistic suicide c. anomic suicide d. fatalistic suicide |
a. altruistic suicide |
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A suicide after sudden loss of a high prestige job would be considered a. altruistic suicide b. egoistic suicide c. anomic suicide d. fatalistic suicide |
c. anomic suicide |
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suicide resulting from a loss of control over one's destiny would be regarded as a. altruistic suicide b. egoistic suicide c. anomic suicide d. fatalistic suicide |
d. fatalistic suicide |
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Identifying risk factors for suicide has included a. psychosurgery b. an autopsy of the deceased's brain c. notes from therapy preceding the suicide d. a psychological autopsy |
d. a psychological autopsy |
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The strongest predictor of suicide is a. Divorce b. severe and sudden financial loss c. a first degree relative who committed suicide d. a first degree relative with schizophrenia |
c. a first degree relative who committed suicide |
