Question 1

The most usual pattern of a temporal specifier in major depressive disorder occurs in the late fall and ends with the beginning of spring. This type of depression is known as .

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A)   melancholic
B)   recurrent
C)   postpartum
D)   seasonal affective disorder

Question 2

The class of drugs that blocks the enzyme that breaks down norepehinephrine and serotonin is

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A)   SSRIs.
B)   tricyclics.
C)   MAO inhibitors.
D)   tranquilizers.

Question 3

Clinical studies have shown that the response rate for patients receiving at least some relief from depressive symptoms is approximately .

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A)   25%
B)   50%
C)   75%
D)   100% B

Question 4

One of the problems encountered by psychiatrists who prescribe medication for patients with bipolar disorder is that patients often

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A)   stop taking the medication in order to bring on a depressive state.
B)   stop taking the medication in order to bring on a manic state.
C)   overdose on the medication during a severe manic state.
D)   become addicted to the medications during a severe manic state.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE about tricyclics?

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A)   Tricyclics work within 24 hours after they are ingested.
B)   They can be accompanied by very unpleasant side effects.
C)   Tricyclics block the reuptake of acetylcholine.
D)   Weight loss is a side effect of taking a tricyclic.

Question 6

Being depressed the risk of death in elderly patients who have had a stroke or heart attack.

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A)   has no effect
B)   doubles
C)   triples
D)   reduces

Question 7

Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes. In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to "normal." In fact, during those periods, he has been diagnosed as suffering from persistent depressive disorder. Jack's condition is referred to as .

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A)   double depression
B)   bipolar disorder
C)   atypical depression
D)   dysfunctional dysthymia

Question 8

In studies of bipolar patients who experience rapid cycling, it has been found that from 60% to 90% are _________.

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A)   female
B)   male
C)   elderly
D)   adolescents

Question 9

In regard to most disorders, serotonin is thought to

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A)   function independently of other neurotransmitters.
B)   regulate other neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine and dopamine.
C)   be unrelated to symptoms.
D)   none of the above

Question 10

Compare and contrast the symptoms of major depressive episode, a manic episode, persistent depressive disorder, and hypomania.

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Major depression is characterized by a d...

Question 11

Negative cognitive styles are associated with a vulnerability to subsequent depression

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A)   in people in general.
B)   in people who have already been depressed.
C)   only in people who are currently depressed.
D)   only in women. A

Question 12

A student who has been doing very well in her psychology class receives a minor critical comment on an essay that she wrote as part of an exam. The student thinks, "This is terrible. I'm probably going to fail the course." This type of cognitive error in thinking is called .

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A)   arbitrary inference
B)   overgeneralization
C)   splitting
D)   dissociating

Question 13

How many patients with severe cases of depression where the episode lasts 5 years or longer can be expected to recover?

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A)   4%
B)   22%
C)   38%
D)   56%

Question 14

With regard to the relationship between mood disorders and suicide, which of the following statements reflects the current thinking on this issue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Suicide is often associated with psychological disorders, especially depression.
B)   All people who attempt suicide have mood disorders.
C)   A small percentage of adolescent suicides are an expression of severe depression.
D)   Suicide is generally a response to some disappointment in people who are otherwise psychologically healthy.

Question 15

In Aaron Beck's depressive cognitive triad, individuals think negatively about all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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A)   themselves
B)   their immediate world
C)   their past
D)   their future C

Question 16

Statistics on suicide indicate that approximately one-quarter to one-half of all suicides are associated with _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   alcohol use
B)   guns
C)   aggression
D)   work stress

Question 17

The antidepressant medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it

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A)   increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
B)   is less toxic than the SSRI medications.
C)   helps to prevent manic episodes.
D)   increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a hypomanic manic episode?

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A)   It is not necessarily problematic.
B)   It does contribute to the definition of several mood disorders.
C)   It causes marked impairment in social or occupational functioning.
D)   It need only last 4 days.

Question 19

Debbie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, recurrent. She wants to know what to expect in the future regarding her condition. You tell her that according to recent research the median lifetime number of major depressive episodes is .

Accepted Answer

A)   2-3
B)   4-7
C)   8-11
D)   12-15

Question 20

Although catatonic symptoms occur in major depressive disorders, they are more frequently associated with ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   phobias
B)   somatoform disorders
C)   dissociative identity disorder
D)   schizophrenia

Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

The most usual pattern of a temporal specifier in major depressive disorder occurs in the late fall and ends with the beginning of spring. This type of depression is known as .

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The class of drugs that blocks the enzyme that breaks down norepehinephrine and serotonin is

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Clinical studies have shown that the response rate for patients receiving at least some relief from depressive symptoms is approximately .

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One of the problems encountered by psychiatrists who prescribe medication for patients with bipolar disorder is that patients often

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about tricyclics?

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Being depressed the risk of death in elderly patients who have had a stroke or heart attack.

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Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes. In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to "normal." In fact, during those periods, he has been diagnosed as suffering from persistent depressive disorder. Jack's condition is referred to as .

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In studies of bipolar patients who experience rapid cycling, it has been found that from 60% to 90% are _________.

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In regard to most disorders, serotonin is thought to

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Compare and contrast the symptoms of major depressive episode, a manic episode, persistent depressive disorder, and hypomania.

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Negative cognitive styles are associated with a vulnerability to subsequent depression

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A student who has been doing very well in her psychology class receives a minor critical comment on an essay that she wrote as part of an exam. The student thinks, "This is terrible. I'm probably going to fail the course." This type of cognitive error in thinking is called .

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How many patients with severe cases of depression where the episode lasts 5 years or longer can be expected to recover?

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With regard to the relationship between mood disorders and suicide, which of the following statements reflects the current thinking on this issue?

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In Aaron Beck's depressive cognitive triad, individuals think negatively about all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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Statistics on suicide indicate that approximately one-quarter to one-half of all suicides are associated with _____________.

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The antidepressant medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it

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Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a hypomanic manic episode?

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Debbie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, recurrent. She wants to know what to expect in the future regarding her condition. You tell her that according to recent research the median lifetime number of major depressive episodes is .

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Although catatonic symptoms occur in major depressive disorders, they are more frequently associated with ______________.

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