Chapter 5 Mood Disorders and Suicide

Which of the following represents the "depressive triad" of cognitive symptoms?

A trap of lethargy, self-destructive behavior, and isolation

A fixation on feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and despair

A projection of blame, anger, and disgust onto others

A negative focus on self, environment, and the future

A negative focus on self, environment, and the future

Which of the following examples represents a somatic symptom of depression?

Alexei loses weight due to a lack of interest in food.

Erik snaps at his work colleagues with little provocation.

Sun takes 20 minutes to brush her teeth before bed.

Sandra speculates that her husband would be better off if she died.

Alexei loses weight due to a lack of interest in food.

Vera has experienced frequent feelings of hopelessness for the last three years and often has a poor appetite accompanied by fatigue, but she has maintained a steady job and several close friendships. Which form of depressive disorder is Vera likely to be diagnosed with?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Persistent depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

Persistent depressive disorder

A subtype description of a bipolar mood disorder is based partially on

additional behavioral features that accompany the latest manic episode.

the presence of symptoms that only respond to biological intervention.

the display of strong negative emotions in conjunction with positive ones.

how long a manic episode lasts and how much it affects normal social functions.

additional behavioral features that accompany the latest manic episode.

Which of the following has the highest lifetime prevalence?

Persistent depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder

Cyclothymia

Bipolar I and II disorders

Major depressive disorder

Which of the following individuals is most likely to suffer from either major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder?

A 25-year-old

A 35-year-old

A 65-year-old

A 15-year-old

A 35-year-old

Which of the following life events is most likely to be correlated with the onset of major depression?

Said breaks up with his significant other after becoming steadily withdrawn from the relationship.

Daniela is insulted by her boss in front of her coworkers and told she'll never get a promotion.

Carrie becomes overwhelmed by the requirements of caring for a newborn and can't breastfeed.

Milo learns that his mother has died shortly after he moves to a different state from his parents.

Daniela is insulted by her boss in front of her coworkers and told she'll never get a promotion.

Trevor is rejected from the Air Force after failing his entrance exam, and he spends weeks going over the results with friends and families. Which cognitive vulnerability is Trevor demonstrating?

Ruminative style

Hopelessness

Depressogenic attribution

Distracting style

Ruminative style

Which of the following best describes the relationship between genetic factors and the onset of mood disorders?

The presence of certain genotypes puts individuals at risk for environmental stressors.

Individuals who suffer from mood disorders have at least one parent with the same condition.

A single dominant gene determines an individual's likelihood of developing a serious mood disorder.

Environmental factors alter genetic profiles and render individuals vulnerable to further shocks.

The presence of certain genotypes puts individuals at risk for environmental stressors.

The metabolic rate of the amygdala is associated with

the severity of a depressive episode.

somatic damage to mood-regulating structures.

genetic predisposition to mood disorder.

the treatability of major depression.

the severity of a depressive episode.

Which of the following best describes the goal of cognitive treatments for depression?

Replacing irrational thoughts with more reasonable ideation

Altering brain structures to eliminate maladaptive behavior

Probing unconscious thoughts for the causes of symptoms

Analyzing the dynamics of current relationships

Replacing irrational thoughts with more reasonable ideation

Hassan becomes severely depressed on an annual basis and has frequent outbursts of nervousness and irritability during these periods. Which of the following treatments would be most appropriate for Hassan?

Electroconvulsive therapy

Pharmacological therapy

Light therapy

Cognitive therapy

Light therapy

Which individual is at risk of committing anomic suicide according to Durkheim's classification?

Callista is anguished by the medical bills her family is incurring on her behalf.

Lane is denied a final appeal for a life sentence in maximum security prison.

Henry is suddenly deported from his country of residence after 20 years.

Zurine becomes isolated from friends and family due to untreated bipolar disorder.

Henry is suddenly deported from his country of residence after 20 years.

Which individual is at risk of committing anomic suicide according to Durkheim's classification?

Callista is anguished by the medical bills her family is incurring on her behalf.

Lane is denied a final appeal for a life sentence in maximum security prison.

Zurine becomes isolated from friends and family due to untreated bipolar disorder.

Henry is suddenly deported from his country of residence after 20 years.

Henry is suddenly deported from his country of residence after 20 years.

Roberto has been charged with several counts of financial fraud and sees his only options as spending the rest of his life in jail or ending it himself before his trial. Which common feature of suicide is Roberto demonstrating?

Frustrated psychology

Cognitive ambivalence

Perceptual constriction

Maladaptive patterning

Perceptual constriction