Question 1

Current research into neurotransmitter systems has produced the 'permissive' hypothesis, which states that

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A)  low levels of serotonin are sufficient to explain the aetiology of mood disorders.
B)  the noradrenaline system regulates serotonin levels; if noradrenaline is low, depression will occur.
C)  when serotonin levels are low, other neurotransmitter systems become dysregulated and contribute to mood irregularities.
D)  the absolute levels of neurotransmitters are more significant in mood regulation than the overall balance of the various neurotransmitters.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

With regard to most disorders, serotonin is thought to

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

Question 3

Statistics on suicide indicate that approximately 25-50% of all suicides are associated with

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A)  alcohol use.
B)  guns.
C)  aggression.
D)  work stress.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

According to recent research (Kessler et al., 2003) , the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 who have already experienced major depression is

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A)  10%.
B)  18%.
C)  25%.
D)  40%.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following factors contribute to the integrative theory of depression?

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A)  stressful life events
B)  stress hormones
C)  neurotransmitter systems
D)  all of theseE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Symptoms of severe depression are generally NOT considered a psychological disorder when they are associated with

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A)  a grief reaction.
B)  a manic episode.
C)  anxiety.
D)  thoughts of suicide.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Pretty is diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.You can expect that she will experience

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A)  full manic episodes.
B)  hypomanic episodes.
C)  both manic and hypomanic episodes.
D)  neither manic nor hypomanic episodes.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

In studies of bipolar patients who experience rapid cycling, it has been found that between 60% and 90% are

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A)  female.
B)  male.
C)  elderly.
D)  adolescents.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Suicide associated with bipolar disorder almost always occurs during

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A)  a manic phase.
B)  a depressive episode.
C)  a prodromal period.
D)  a hypomanic phase.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within one year approaches 90% in

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A)  almost all cases.
B)  mild cases only.
C)  severe cases only.
D)  double depression only.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

In rare tragic cases, a mother suffering from major depression with peri-partum onset might

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A)  kill her child.
B)  commit suicide.
C)  murder other people's children.
D)  injure the child's father.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Recent research suggests that an equally effective alternative to some antidepressant medications that appears to alter electrical activity in the brain may be

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A)  transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) .
B)  electrocranial stimulation (ECS) .
C)  magnetic resonance stimulation (MRS) .
D)  positron cranial stimulation (PCS) .E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between anxiety and depression?

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A)  Many depressed patients are or have been anxious and many anxious patients are or have been depressed.
B)  Cognitive content (thinking)  is more negative in anxious patients than in those with depression.
C)  A core symptom of anxiety is the inability to experience pleasure.
D)  Anxiety is often preceded by an episode of major depression.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Discuss the symptoms, causes and treatments for seasonal affective disorder.

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This disorder occurs during winter, in c...

Question 16

Which of the following is perhaps the best-known and widely used SSRI medication?

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A)  Prozac
B)  Valium
C)  Hypericum
D)  ThorazineE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

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.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

One of the symptoms of a mood disorder is called anhedonia, which means

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A)  a feeling of worthlessness.
B)  an altered pattern of sleep.
C)  indecisiveness.
D)  an inability to engage in pleasurable activities.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

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.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a hypomanic 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 four days.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Recent research suggests that an equally effective alternative to some antidepressant medications that appears to alter electrical activity in the brain may be

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With regard to most disorders, serotonin is thought to

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One of the symptoms of a mood disorder is called anhedonia, which means

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According to recent research (Kessler et al., 2003) , the percentage of people aged 18 to 29 who have already experienced major depression is

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Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between anxiety and depression?

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Statistics on suicide indicate that approximately 25-50% of all suicides are associated with

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Suicide associated with bipolar disorder almost always occurs during

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Which of the following factors contribute to the integrative theory of depression?

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In rare tragic cases, a mother suffering from major depression with peri-partum onset might

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Which of the following is perhaps the best-known and widely used SSRI medication?

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The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within one year approaches 90% in

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Current research into neurotransmitter systems has produced the 'permissive' hypothesis, which states that

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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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Symptoms of severe depression are generally NOT considered a psychological disorder when they are associated with

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In studies of bipolar patients who experience rapid cycling, it has been found that between 60% and 90% are

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Discuss the symptoms, causes and treatments for seasonal affective disorder.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about tricyclics?

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