Question 1

It has occurred to Gerald that with his bachelor's degree in psychology he is going to make a scientific discovery that will change the way the modern world views the etiology of schizophrenia. During one of his three-day periods of "extreme cognitive productivity," Gerald produced a journal article on his thesis, purchased 10 pairs of pants from the shopping channel, and operated on less than 4 hours of sleep per night. Which of the following would best describe Gerald's behavior?

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A)   Dysthymic episode
B)   Depressive episode
C)   Manic episode
D)   Bipolar episode

Question 2

How are lethality and intent viewed by the clinician in understanding a person's risk for suicide?

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Suicidal ideation and behavior range fro...

Question 3

A first step in treating depression is

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A)   administration of a battery of psychological tests.
B)   a comprehensive physical exam.
C)   a complete psychosocial history.
D)   an interview with spouse, parent, or teacher.

Question 4

Bipolar disorder is a long-term episodic disorder.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Manic episodes usually alternate in tandem with

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A)   depressive episodes.
B)   bipolar disorder.
C)   dysthymia.
D)   cyclothymic disorder.

Question 6

Nearly three-fourths of people with lifetime major depressive disorder are comorbid for

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A)   at least one additional disorder.
B)   a disorder of early childhood.
C)   transient psychotic states.
D)   at least two additional disorders.

Question 7

Postpartum depression has been called "the most common complication of childbirth." Explain the nature of the disorder and the importance of early intervention.

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As many as 80% of new mothers develop th...

Question 8

Suicide is ranked ________ among causes of death for 10 to 24 year olds.

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A)   first
B)   third
C)   fourth
D)   second

Question 9

An individual with dysthymia has symptoms that are never absent for more than

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A)   two months.
B)   one year.
C)   four days.
D)   30 days.

Question 10

The National Comorbidity Study-Replication reported higher rates of major depression in _____________ .

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A)   African Americans.
B)   Hispanic Americans.
C)   Whites.
D)   Asian Americans.

Question 11

A treatment for depression that involves surgically implanting electrodes in brain regions to inhibit abnormal activity in targeted parts of the brain is known as

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A)   transcranial magnetic stimulation.
B)   deep brain stimulation.
C)   electroconvulsive therapy.
D)   cortex inhibition therapy.

Question 12

Linkage studies attempt to link psychosocial factors to the presence of a psychological disorder.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Freud believed that depression resulted from either

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A)   the id or superego.
B)   melancholia or mourning.
C)   a lack of ego development or punishment.
D)   a real or imagined loss.

Question 14

Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT)  encourages patients with bipolar disorder to

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A)   improve their social skills.
B)   challenge their misconceptions about social activity.
C)   recognize the social causes of their mood shifts.
D)   sleep, eat, and take part in social activity on a regular schedule.

Question 15

What is the peak age of risk for depression?

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A)   18-43 years
B)   45-60 years
C)   18-23 years
D)   61-75 years

Question 16

Marne is a 21-year-old male with a history of major depression and previous suicide attempts. How would you categorize his risk of a completed suicide in the future?

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A)   Low risk
B)   No risk
C)   High risk
D)   Medium risk

Question 17

How does Bipolar I disorder differ from Bipolar II disorder?

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A)   The manic episodes are "higher" in Bipolar I than in Bipolar II.
B)   The manic episodes are not as "high" in Bipolar I as in Bipolar II.
C)   The depressive episodes are "lower" in Bipolar I than in Bipolar II.
D)   The depressive episodes are not as "low" in Bipolar I as in Bipolar II.

Question 18

Major depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement is FALSE concerning selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ?

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A)   They have fewer side effects than TCAs.
B)   They work just as well as MAOIs and TCAs.
C)   They have no suicidal contraindications.
D)   They are tolerated well by patients.

Question 20

Bipolar disorder is a long-term disorder associated with emotional mood swings between the poles of mania and depression with

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A)   no moods characterized as normal.
B)   a week of normal mood between swings.
C)   possible normal moods.
D)   hypomania the most pronounced feature.

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Suicide is ranked ________ among causes of death for 10 to 24 year olds.

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An individual with dysthymia has symptoms that are never absent for more than

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Bipolar disorder is a long-term episodic disorder.

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Linkage studies attempt to link psychosocial factors to the presence of a psychological disorder.

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A treatment for depression that involves surgically implanting electrodes in brain regions to inhibit abnormal activity in targeted parts of the brain is known as

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How does Bipolar I disorder differ from Bipolar II disorder?

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The National Comorbidity Study-Replication reported higher rates of major depression in _____________ .

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Freud believed that depression resulted from either

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Which statement is FALSE concerning selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ?

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Postpartum depression has been called "the most common complication of childbirth." Explain the nature of the disorder and the importance of early intervention.

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Bipolar disorder is a long-term disorder associated with emotional mood swings between the poles of mania and depression with

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Linkage studies attempt to link psychosocial factors to the presence of a psychological disorder.

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