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Abnormal Psychology
Quizzes 5.1 to 5.8
Question | Answer |
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Which of the following is the most common emotional symptom of depression? | Dysphoria |
Which of the following best describes the onset of suicidal ideation in individuals with major depression? | A gradual outgrowth of a loss of pleasure in life's activities |
Which of the following examples demonstrates the most common sleeping problems related to depression? | Wakes up early in the morning feeling unrested. |
Individuals with major depression demonstrate psychomotor retardation when they | perform normal actions at a slowed rate. |
An individual suffering from major depression is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following comorbid conditions? | Anxiety disorder |
Which of the following symptoms must be present during the same 2-week period for an individual to qualify for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder? | Steep reduction of interest in usual activities, including pleasurable ones |
Persistent depressive disorder differs from major depressive disorder in which of the following ways? | It lasts for an extended period of time. |
A diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder requires that an individual | demonstrate symptoms severe enough to impair social functions. |
Which of the following best describes the symptoms associated with a bipolar II diagnosis? | Short periods of unnaturally heightened energy followed by depressive episodes |
Which of the following examples would likely qualify for a course specifier of an individual's mood disorder diagnosis? | Jacob becomes agitated during winter months and repeatedly reorganizes his entire house. |
Which of the following factors is the most influential factor in avoiding a relapse of major depressive disorder? | A lengthy period of remission |
Which of the following best describes the course of bipolar disorder? | Intermittent episodes over a lifetime with a large chance of serious impairment |
Why might mood disorders have a lower observed prevalence among older cohorts? | Individuals with severe symptoms have poor outcomes. |
Women are several times more likely than men to be diagnosed with | major depressive disorder. |
Which of the following best describes the cultural influence on mood disorders? | Mood disorders are universal, but their outcomes are shaped by local norms. |
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an evolutionary case for the high prevalence of depressive disorders in the human population? | A tribe member withdraws from a social pact after being denied mating privileges |
Which of the following best describes the link between external events and the onset of major depression? | Disruptive life events tend to precede the development of depressive episodes. |
Which of the following is most likely to precede a manic episode? | Winning a competitive research grant |
Which of the following interventions would be used to address an individual's depressogenic attributional style? | Explaining that failure in one area is not predictive of a general lack of ability |
Thought inhibition can contribute to the maintenance of depressive episodes by | preventing executive controls from shifting away from distressing thoughts. |
Which of the following interventions would be most likely to result from an enhanced understanding of the genetic factors influencing the development of mood disorders? | Monitoring at-risk individuals for disruptive life events that could cause the onset of major symptoms |
The dexamethasone suppression test shows that half of depressed patients | fail to adequately regulate the level of cortisol in their systems. |
Paulo has extreme difficulty understanding that the maintenance of his depressive state is preventing him from taking actions that would solve his underlying problems. A brain scan would likely show decreased activity in the | anterior cingulate cortex. |
The effectiveness of medications such as Zoloft and Prozac indicate that | serotonin regulation plays a role in negative thought patterns. |
Which of the following presents an analogue study regarding the biological causality of mood disorders? | Dogs are injected with compounds that suppress certain neurochemicals and have their social interactions observed. |
Which of the following describes aspects of cognitive therapy that differ from traditional psychodynamic approaches to the treatment of depression? | A greater focus on directed interactions with patients |
Which of the following categories of medication is most often prescribed to treat depression? | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
Which of the following provides a plausible explanation for violent actions taken while on SSRI medications? | Increased energy provides a conduit for existing troubling ideation. |
Tricyclic antidepressants such as Tofranil have _______ side effects than SSRIs and are _______ effective. | more; about as |
Which of the following treatments is likely to lead to the fastest remission of depressive symptoms? | Cognitive therapy combined with medication |
Which of the following categories of medication is primarily used to treat bipolar patients? | Mood stabilizers |
Valproic acid may be the most effective medication for bipolar patients who | cycle rapidly between manic and depressive episodes. |
Which of the following problems is a key factor addressed by various psychotherapies for bipolar disorder? | Resistance to taking prescribed medication |
Which of the following individuals would be the most appropriate candidate for electroconvulsive therapy? | Derrick attempts to cause serious harm to himself when left unsupervised. |
How might light therapy improve symptoms in individuals with seasonal affective disorders? | By improving the regulation of hormones |
Which of the following factors about an individual would be of the most interest to suicide research inspired by Emile Durkheim? | Her participation in a trade union |
Which of the following describes the most common cause of nonsuicidal self-injury? | A desire to relieve intense feelings of anxiety and stress |
An individual from which of the following age groups is most likely to complete a suicide attempt? | 75 to 79 |
The interpersonal-psychological theory holds that for an individual to complete a suicide attempt he or she must | have a strong wish to die and the means to inflict self-harm. |
Which of the following interventions should take precedence when dealing with suicide risk? | Utilize therapeutic methods to reduce extreme psychological distress. |