Exam 49: A: Mood Disorders

The rise of Western individualism appears most clearly responsible for an increase in

To identify genes that put people at risk for depression, researchers have used

Recovery from a major depressive episode is likely to be permanent the ________ the first episodes appears and the ________ the number of previous episodes.

The vicious cycle of depression is often initiated by

Such behaviors as cutting one's skin, hitting oneself, or pulling one's hair out are examples of

One way for people to break the vicious cycle of depression is to

Compared with those who suffer no disorder, those who abuse alcohol have a ________ risk of committing suicide. Compared with the general population, those who have been depressed have a ________ risk of committing suicide.

Norby, an 18-year-old first-year university student, has missed almost all his classes during the past month. He spends most of his time in his bedroom, frequently not even bothering to get dressed or eat meals. He thinks his whole life has been a failure and blames himself for being a social misfit. Norby is most likely suffering from

The number one reason people seek mental health services is

Research suggests that women are more vulnerable to depression than men because women tend to overthink, to linger mentally on negative events. This suggestion best illustrates a ________ perspective.

Mania is most likely to be experienced by those suffering

Women are ________ likely than men to attempt suicide. Men are ________ likely than women to actually end their lives.

Which of the following disorders typically occurs in periodic episodes that eventually terminate by themselves even without professional help?

After several weeks of feeling apathetic and dissatisfied with his life, Mark has suddenly become extremely cheerful and so talkative he can't be interrupted. He seems to need less sleep and becomes irritated when his friends tell him to slow down. Mark's behavior is indicative of

Self-blaming attributions are most likely to be associated with

Severely depressed individuals are especially likely to show reduced brain activity in the

Adults who experience a mildly depressed mood more often than not for at least two years are diagnosed with

Major depressive disorder is said to occur when five or more symptoms, including a depressed mood, last at least

In terms of neurotransmitter levels, depression is associated with

Compared with men, women are much more likely to be diagnosed as suffering from