Question 1

Which issue is generally not associated with anabolic steroid abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sterility 
B)  Acne 
C)  Immunosuppression 
D)  Improved spatial ability 
A)  Sterility 
B)  Acne 
C)  Immunosuppression 
D)  Improved spatial ability D

Question 2

Which symptom is not associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypogonadism 
B)  Amenorrhea 
C)  Delayed onset of puberty 
D)  Increased insulin 
A)  Hypogonadism 
B)  Amenorrhea 
C)  Delayed onset of puberty 
D)  Increased insulin D

Question 3

Habitual steroid users

Accepted Answer

A)  are less likely to experience psychiatric illness. 
B)  cannot become addicted to steroids. 
C)  may be more likely to commit suicide if they stop abruptly. 
D)  have larger external genitalia than nonusers. 
A)  are less likely to experience psychiatric illness. 
B)  cannot become addicted to steroids. 
C)  may be more likely to commit suicide if they stop abruptly. 
D)  have larger external genitalia than nonusers. C

Question 4

Which hormones have been specifically implicated in PMS symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Progestero

Question 5

A _______ living in _______ would be most likely to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Accepted Answer

A)  male; the Andes 
B)  female; Death Valley 
C)  male; the Yukon 
D)  female; Oslo 
A)  male; the Andes 
B)  female; Death Valley 
C)  male; the Yukon 
D)  female; Oslo

Question 6

Which neurotransmitter is likely involved in seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serotonin 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  Glutamate 
A)  Serotonin 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  Glutamate

Question 7

Explain the proposed role of β-endorphin in postpartum depression symptoms.

Accepted Answer

β-endorphin is a peptide hormone that is

Question 8

What is generally not a symptom associated with PMS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immunosuppression 
B)  Abdominal cramps 
C)  Headaches 
D)  Decreased mood 
A)  Immunosuppression 
B)  Abdominal cramps 
C)  Headaches 
D)  Decreased mood

Question 9

Which statement about anorexia nervosa is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the only psychiatric disorder that requires an endocrine dysfunction as a criterion for diagnosis. 
B)  It only affects females. 
C)  It has a high comorbidity with OCD. 
D)  It has a strong genetic component. 
A)  It is the only psychiatric disorder that requires an endocrine dysfunction as a criterion for diagnosis. 
B)  It only affects females. 
C)  It has a high comorbidity with OCD. 
D)  It has a strong genetic component.

Question 10

Serotonin is converted to melatonin

Accepted Answer

A)  by the adrenal glands. 
B)  in the POA. 
C)  by the pineal gland. 
D)  by the enzyme tryptophan. 
A)  by the adrenal glands. 
B)  in the POA. 
C)  by the pineal gland. 
D)  by the enzyme tryptophan.

Question 11

Perimenstrual syndrome and postpartum depression are popularly known to be caused by endocrine changes. However, research has not provided compelling evidence that hormonal changes underlie the reported changes in mood. What evidence is necessary before the statement "Lack of steroid hormones causes mood depression" can be asserted?

Accepted Answer

To assert the statement "Lack of steroid

Question 12

What is the difference between PMS and PMDD? Why have the distinction?

Accepted Answer

Perimentrual disorder (PMS) represents a

Question 13

Describe how light and melatonin can be administered to produce phase advances or phase delays of the circadian rhythm. Which of these scenarios is effective as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Accepted Answer

Light and melatonin can be administered

Question 14

List three hormones that affect mood.

Accepted Answer

Possible answers are

Question 15

Anorexia nervosa is most commonly observed in

Accepted Answer

A)  lower-income people. 
B)  young women. 
C)  young men. 
D)  post-menopausal women. 
A)  lower-income people. 
B)  young women. 
C)  young men. 
D)  post-menopausal women.

Question 16

Discuss how anabolic steroid abusers fulfill the criteria for psychoactive substance use disorder. Do you think steroid abuse can be considered an addiction and why?

Accepted Answer

Anabolic steroid abusers fulfill the cri

Question 17

Explain what is known about cortisol and its relation to clinical depression. What is the dexamethasone-suppression test? How do depressed and non-depressed individuals differ with respect to this test?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol is a hormone that is released i

Question 18

Which treatment has been found beneficial to many persons suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Androgen injections 
B)  Destruction of the pineal gland 
C)  Exposure to light in the 200-500 LUX 
D)  Exposure to light above 2500 LUX 
A)  Androgen injections 
B)  Destruction of the pineal gland 
C)  Exposure to light in the 200-500 LUX 
D)  Exposure to light above 2500 LUX

Question 19

Recent data suggest that androgen steroids

Accepted Answer

A)  may be addictive. 
B)  definitely are not addictive. 
C)  have no effect on mood. 
D)  increase feelings of well-being and contentment. 
A)  may be addictive. 
B)  definitely are not addictive. 
C)  have no effect on mood. 
D)  increase feelings of well-being and contentment.

Question 20

Peak cortisol concentrations in clinically depressed individuals

Accepted Answer

A)  occur in the morning around waking. 
B)  occur 3-4 hours after sleep onset. 
C)  are not affected by dexamethasone. 
D)  are normal. 
A)  occur in the morning around waking. 
B)  occur 3-4 hours after sleep onset. 
C)  are not affected by dexamethasone. 
D)  are normal.

Which issue is generally not associated with anabolic steroid abuse?

Which symptom is not associated with anorexia nervosa?

Habitual steroid users

Which hormones have been specifically implicated in PMS symptoms?

A _ living in _ would be most likely to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Which neurotransmitter is likely involved in seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Explain the proposed role of β-endorphin in postpartum depression symptoms.

What is generally not a symptom associated with PMS?

Which statement about anorexia nervosa is false?

Serotonin is converted to melatonin

What is the difference between PMS and PMDD? Why have the distinction?

Describe how light and melatonin can be administered to produce phase advances or phase delays of the circadian rhythm. Which of these scenarios is effective as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

List three hormones that affect mood.

Anorexia nervosa is most commonly observed in

Discuss how anabolic steroid abusers fulfill the criteria for psychoactive substance use disorder. Do you think steroid abuse can be considered an addiction and why?

Explain what is known about cortisol and its relation to clinical depression. What is the dexamethasone-suppression test? How do depressed and non-depressed individuals differ with respect to this test?

Which treatment has been found beneficial to many persons suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Recent data suggest that androgen steroids

Peak cortisol concentrations in clinically depressed individuals

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Exam 13: Hormones and Affective Disorders

Which issue is generally not associated with anabolic steroid abuse?

Which symptom is not associated with anorexia nervosa?

Habitual steroid users

Which hormones have been specifically implicated in PMS symptoms?

A _______ living in _______ would be most likely to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Which neurotransmitter is likely involved in seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Explain the proposed role of β-endorphin in postpartum depression symptoms.

What is generally not a symptom associated with PMS?

Which statement about anorexia nervosa is false?

Serotonin is converted to melatonin

What is the difference between PMS and PMDD? Why have the distinction?

Describe how light and melatonin can be administered to produce phase advances or phase delays of the circadian rhythm. Which of these scenarios is effective as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

List three hormones that affect mood.

Anorexia nervosa is most commonly observed in

Discuss how anabolic steroid abusers fulfill the criteria for psychoactive substance use disorder. Do you think steroid abuse can be considered an addiction and why?

Explain what is known about cortisol and its relation to clinical depression. What is the dexamethasone-suppression test? How do depressed and non-depressed individuals differ with respect to this test?

Which treatment has been found beneficial to many persons suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Recent data suggest that androgen steroids

Peak cortisol concentrations in clinically depressed individuals

The Study of Behavioral Endocrinology

The Endocrine System

Sex Differences in Behavior: Sex Determination and Differentiation

Sex Differences in Behavior: Animal Models and Humans

Male Reproductive Behavior

Female Reproductive Behavior

Parental Behavior

Hormones and Social Behavior

Homeostasis and Behavior

Biological Rhythms

Stress

Learning and Memory

Filters

A _ living in _ would be most likely to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD).