Test On Abnormal Psych Mood Disorders

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1. ___________ is credited with developing the learned helplessness theory of depression.

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Martin Seligman

Front 2

A longer-lasting, but less disabling, form of unipolar depression is known as:

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dysthymic disorder.

Front 3

______ is the most effective treatment for bipolar disorder.

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lithium

Front 4

5. Low ________ activity, accompanied by high _________ activity, may lead to mania.

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serotonin; norepinephrine

Front 5

Maladaptive thoughts about all but which of the following make up Beck's cognitive triad?

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one's past

Front 6

The form of bipolar disorder characterized by episodes of hypomania alternating with major depressive episodes

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bipolar II disorder.

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The hormone that may indirectly play a role in depression and is sometimes called the "Dracula hormone" is:

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pag 193 . melatonin

Front 8

Some theorists believe that improper transport of ________ may cause neurons to fire too easily, resulting in mania.

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sodium ion

Front 9

13. _____________ is the perception that one has no control over the reinforcements in their lives.

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learned helpeness

Front 10

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a _________ approach to treating unipolar depression.

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sociocultural

Front 11

Most second-generation antidepressants are:

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SSRI

Front 12

Which is NOT a problem that interpersonal psychotherapy attempts to address?

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interpersonal communication problems

Front 13

What is the most commonly seen relationship between the frequency of depressive and manic episodes in a person with bipolar disorder?

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The depressive episodes occur more often than the manic episodes.

Front 14

Which of the following stressors are not thought to play a role in the development of depression in women according to the quality-of-life theory?

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Women have to give birth to children.

Front 15

According to Peter Lewinsohn, which type of rewards is particularly important in the downward spiral of depression?

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social rewards

Front 16

MAO inhibitors block the destruction of which neurotransmitter

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norepinephrine

Front 17

Which of the following is a well-known side effect of ECT?

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temporary memory loss

Front 18

A pilot who sacrifices his life in a fighter-plane skirmish would be categorized as an example of _________ suicide

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altruistic

Front 19

In the United States, which group is most likely to commit suicide?

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white American males over the age of 65

Front 20

People who experience mixed feelings, or ambivalence, in their intent to die, even at the moment of their attempt, are known as:

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. death darers.

Front 21

Which perspective believes that suicide is the result of anger directed at one's self?

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psychodynamic

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12. Suicide committed by people over whom society has little or no control is known as _______ suicide

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egoistic

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16. One of the most influential writers on the topic of suicide is:

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. Edwin Shneidman

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An individual who clearly intends to end their life at the time they attempt suicide, only to experience confusion in the very next hour or day might be classified as a:

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death seeker

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18. The first suicide prevention program in the United States was founded in which city?

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los angeles

Front 26

. Viewing problems and solutions in rigid either/or terms is known as

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dicthomous thinking

Front 27

According to Freud, what are the forces that lead a person to attempt or commit suicide?

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A real or symbolic loss leads to internalization of the death instinct, Thanatos, and this, in turn, leads to suicidal actions.

Front 28

The neurotransmitter that may be associated with eating disorders is:

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serotin

Front 29

The peak age during which women develop anorexia nervosa is:

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14 and 16

Front 30

What is the effect of vomiting after a binge episode?

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. The individual loses about half of the calories consumed during the binge.

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What is the effect of vomiting after a binge episode?

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. The individual loses about half of the calories consumed during the binge.

Front 32

What is the most accurate statement about women with bulimia nervosa?

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They generally maintain their normal weight, though it may fluctuate markedly within that range

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When are people least likely to eat junk food?

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when they feel self-confident

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Which is NOT a characteristic of a person with anorexia nervosa?

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rarely thinking about food

Front 35

Which is NOT a typical response for a person who just indulged in a binge episode?

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feeling happy and in control.

Front 36

What type of medication has been used to help reduce binges and vomiting in victims of bulimia nervosa?

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antidepressant

Front 37

Which is the most correct statement about eating disorders among men?

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The triggers of male eating disorders are different from those of female eating problems.

Front 38

The area of the brain that reduces hunger when it is activated is the

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ventromedial hypothalamus.

Front 39

Which psychological problem is often associated with anorexia nervosa?

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obsessive-compulsive patterns

Front 40

A brain chemical known as ____________ has been identified as acting as a natural appetite suppressant.

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glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)

Front 41

Which of the following would be an appropriate goal for conducting therapy with someone suffering from anorexia nervosa?

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Help them recognize their need for independence and teach them appropriate ways to exercise control.

Front 42

Both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa typically begin:

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. after a period of intense dieting that has been successful and has earned praise from family members and friends.

Front 43

. Which of the following is true of amenorrhea in women with anorexia nervosa?

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Most females with anorexia nervosa menstruate again, once they regain their weight