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Question 31

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Negative thoughts, low self-esteem, and errors in thinking are all concepts central to which theory of depression?

A) biological
B) cognitive
C) operant
D) psychodynamic

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Question 32

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Which of the following are key concepts in the behavioral explanation of depression?

A) incomplete mourning and unexpressed anger
B) irrational thinking and poor logic
C) few reinforcers and poor social skills
D) lack of imagination and self-absorption

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Question 33

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Carmen does not want to take medication for her depression because she is concerned about putting toxins into her body.Based on research by Stathopoulou and colleagues (2006) , Carmen's therapist might suggest that, in conjunction with psychotherapy, Carmen also ____.

What information do symptom features provide?

Nathan has a seven-year history of mild mood swings.When he is "high," he is coherent; when he is "low," he is never suicidal or unable to function.What is the best diagnosis for Nathan?

Professor Solomon is investigating the relationship between unipolar and bipolar disorders.Based on research that has already been conducted, she will most likely find that ____.

Based on cross-cultural research, which woman has the lowest risk of developing depression?

To decide whether a person should be diagnosed as bipolar I or bipolar II, a diagnostician must ask, ____.

Which of the following is the most comprehensive behavioral explanation of depression?

Artie speaks so rapidly that people have a hard time keeping up with what he says.He also changes topics mid-sentence and, although much of what he says is understandable, his accelerated, disjointed speech and idiosyncratic phrases make it difficult to follow his train of thought.Artie is exhibiting which category of bipolar symptoms?

Which of the following will have similar effects on depressed moods for both Chinese and American adolescents?

Which series of events is least likely to happen?

Norm is told by his psychiatrist, "I'm giving you this drug to elevate your mood, but you must be sure not to eat such cheeses, wines, and other foods that might have tyramine in them.The interaction between the drug and tyramine can have dangerous consequences." What drug is Norm probably taking?

Harold says, "I cry for hours and feel a profound sense of loss.I experience no joy, but I can still see a positive future for myself.I know I am competent; I just feel very sad all the time." If Harold is experiencing depression, he illustrates ____.

Gertrude has read an article in her local newspaper about "depressed cities" and "happy cities." She sees that the city where she lives is number one on the "depressed cities" list, and decides to move near her daughter, who lives in the number one "happy city." Gertrude will move from ____ to ____.

The two primary aspects of mood disorders are ____, which is characterized by intense sadness, and ____, which is characterized by elevated mood and often results in hyperactivity.

Although lithium can effectively treat bipolar disorder, one problem is that ____.

Evidence for heritability of bipolar disorders suggests that ____.

Which quote best illustrates what Seligman means by learned helplessness?

Taylor is diagnosed with major depressive disorder.One thing we are sure of is that he ____.