Question 1

Milton has been mildly depressed for many years.Just recently,however,his depression deepened,and he was severely depressed for about three months.His deep depression then lifted and he was once again mildly depressed.Milton

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A)  will be easier to treat now that the severe depression is resolved.
B)  will quickly respond to treatment and will recover completely from his depression.
C)  will require a longer and more intense course of treatment to maintain a normal mood state.
D)  will require treatment for the rest of his life.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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 C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

In research looking at the biological causes of mood disorders,studies have shown that if one of a set of twins is unipolar,the probability that the other twin is unipolar is ___________ percent.

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A)  20
B)  40
C)  60
D)  80E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Not only is there a high prevalence of persistent depressive disorder in children,but it has also been found that three-fourths of these children will eventually be diagnosed with

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A)  bipolar disorder.
B)  mania
C)  major depressive disorder.
D)  cyclothymia.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

All of the following words are used to describe the manic mood state

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A)  elated.
B)  expansive.
C)  energetic.
D)  exhausted.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

In recent years,a trend of ______________ children with bipolar disorder has become problematic.

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A)  Under-diagnosing
B)  Over-diagnosing
C)  Not recognizing
D)  MistreatingE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Explain how a grief reaction can become a  disorder.Is it possible to predict who will develop complicated grief?

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If someone you love has died-particularl...

Question 8

Lithium is a _______and is prescribed as the gold standard for treatment of  _______.

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A)  Antipsychotic; very severe depression
B)  Anticonvulsant; bipolar disorder
C)  Mood stabilizer; bipolar disorder
D)  SSRI; bipolar disorderE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

In studies of bipolar patients who experience rapid cycling,it has been found that as many as 90 percent are

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A)  female.
B)  male.
C)  elderly
D)  adolescents.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

All of the following are side effects of lithium therapy

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A)  lowered thyroid functioning.
B)  weight loss.
C)  toxicity.
D)  lack of energy.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The physical or somatic symptoms of a major depressive disorder include

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A)  changes in appetite or weight.
B)  decreased ability to concentrate.
C)  increased energy.
D)  orgasmic feelings.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Research studies reported in your textbook indicate that during the 20th century,the age of onset for depression

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A)  increased.
B)  decreased.
C)  stayed about the same.
D)  increased for males, decreased for females.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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

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A)  Almost all depressed patients are anxious, but not every anxious patient is 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 C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Tamara gave birth to a healthy child four days ago.Now she is tearful and having mood swings.Fortunately,these symptoms disappeared relatively quickly.Tamara was probably suffering from

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A)  postpartum depression.
B)  baby blues.
C)  Dysthymia.
D)  cyclothymia.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Identify and explain the risk factors associated with suicide.

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Question 16

Mood disorders can take on many forms; one of the most severe,involving repeated episodes of extremely low mood,is referred to as

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A)  major depressive disorder.
B)  Persistent depressive disorder
C)  cyclothymia.
D)  melancholiaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

In terms of the etiology of mood disorders,research has shown that

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A)  environmental stress plays a larger role in causing depression in men than in women.
B)  genetic factors are more important in the development of depression in men in comparison to the development of depression in women.
C)  genetic and environmental factors are equally contributory to mood disorders.
D)  there are no sex differences in vulnerability to depression.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

All of the following statements are true about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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A)  electric shock is administered directly to the brain for less than a second.
B)  though there are serious side effects, ECT is highly effective and the relapse rate is very low after treatment.
C)  for severely depressed patients with psychotic features, approximately 25 percent of those not responding to medication will benefit.
D)  ECT treatments are administered every day for a total of 6 to 10 treatments.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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 have low-grade depression.Jack's condition is referred to as

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A)  double depression.
B)  bipolar disorder.
C)  atypical depression.
D)  dysfunctional dysthymia.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

In comparing ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) to antidepressant medication,all of the following statements are accurate that

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A)  some patients have long-term memory problems after ECT.
B)  continued treatment with medication or psychotherapy is not needed after ECT.
C)  short-term memory loss is a side effect of treatment with ECT.
D)  50 percent of psychotically depressed patients who do not improve using medication benefit from ECT.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 6: Mood Disorders and Suicide

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

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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 have low-grade depression.Jack's condition is referred to as

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In terms of the etiology of mood disorders,research has shown that

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In comparing ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) to antidepressant medication,all of the following statements are accurate that

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Tamara gave birth to a healthy child four days ago.Now she is tearful and having mood swings.Fortunately,these symptoms disappeared relatively quickly.Tamara was probably suffering from

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In recent years,a trend of ______________ children with bipolar disorder has become problematic.

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Explain how a grief reaction can become a disorder.Is it possible to predict who will develop complicated grief?

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All of the following are side effects of lithium therapy

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In studies of bipolar patients who experience rapid cycling,it has been found that as many as 90 percent are

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Mood disorders can take on many forms; one of the most severe,involving repeated episodes of extremely low mood,is referred to as

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Not only is there a high prevalence of persistent depressive disorder in children,but it has also been found that three-fourths of these children will eventually be diagnosed with

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Identify and explain the risk factors associated with suicide.

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Research studies reported in your textbook indicate that during the 20th century,the age of onset for depression

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In research looking at the biological causes of mood disorders,studies have shown that if one of a set of twins is unipolar,the probability that the other twin is unipolar is ___________ percent.

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