Question 1

The Mammen and Faulkner (2013) review of the role of physical activity in prevention of depression concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is promising evidence that moderate levels of physical activity can prevent future depression. 
B)  There is promising evidence that any level of physical activity, including low levels, can prevent future depression. 
C)  There is limited evidence that physical activity can prevent future depression. 
D)  There is promising evidence that physical activity undertaken with a trained leader can prevent future depression. 
A)  There is promising evidence that moderate levels of physical activity can prevent future depression. 
B)  There is promising evidence that any level of physical activity, including low levels, can prevent future depression. 
C)  There is limited evidence that physical activity can prevent future depression. 
D)  There is promising evidence that physical activity undertaken with a trained leader can prevent future depression. B

Question 2

Which one of these approaches is needed to provide evidence of a causal relationship between exercise and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-sectional studies. 
B)  Focus groups to determine the experiences of depressed individuals. 
C)  Prospective population studies. 
D)  An online questionnaire study with large numbers 
A)  Cross-sectional studies. 
B)  Focus groups to determine the experiences of depressed individuals. 
C)  Prospective population studies. 
D)  An online questionnaire study with large numbers C

Question 3

We concluded that the evidence for physical activity/exercise in the treatment for depression was:

Accepted Answer

A)  In its infancy 
B)  Misrepresented in social media 
C)  Not yet endorsed by important medical colleges 
D)  Of the same magnitude as other psychotherapeutic approaches 
A)  In its infancy 
B)  Misrepresented in social media 
C)  Not yet endorsed by important medical colleges 
D)  Of the same magnitude as other psychotherapeutic approaches D

Question 4

Which of the following is not a criterion for the diagnosis of clinical depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depressed mood 
B)  insomnia or hypersomnia 
C)  The presence of other medical conditions, for example alcohol addiction 
D)  A markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities 
A)  Depressed mood 
B)  insomnia or hypersomnia 
C)  The presence of other medical conditions, for example alcohol addiction 
D)  A markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities

Question 5

Mental health practitioners reported several barriers to prescribing exercise for their patients. Which of the following was not one that we noted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Client' s unwillingness to consider that body and mind interact 
B)  practitioners' knowledge and perspectives 
C)  lack of community support and programs for referral 
D)  client already participates in sufficient amounts of exercise 
A)  Client' s unwillingness to consider that body and mind interact 
B)  practitioners' knowledge and perspectives 
C)  lack of community support and programs for referral 
D)  client already participates in sufficient amounts of exercise

The Mammen and Faulkner (2013) review of the role of physical activity in prevention of depression concluded that:

Which one of these approaches is needed to provide evidence of a causal relationship between exercise and depression?

We concluded that the evidence for physical activity/exercise in the treatment for depression was:

Which of the following is not a criterion for the diagnosis of clinical depression?

Mental health practitioners reported several barriers to prescribing exercise for their patients. Which of the following was not one that we noted?

Introduction and Setting the Scene

Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being

Physical Activity and Self-Esteem

Physical Activity and Cognitive Functioning

Physical Activity and Other Mental Health Challenges: Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders

Physical Activity Correlates, Determinants, and Barriers

Common Theories 1: Social Cognitive and Motivational Approaches

Common Theories 2 Stage-Based Approaches

Automatic and Dual-Process Approaches

Physical Activity Interventions: Planning and Design

Physical Activity Interventions for Young People

Physical Activity Interventions for Adults and Older Adults

Psychology of Sedentary Behaviour

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Exam 5: Physical Activity and Clinical Depression

The Mammen and Faulkner (2013) review of the role of physical activity in prevention of depression concluded that:

Which one of these approaches is needed to provide evidence of a causal relationship between exercise and depression?

We concluded that the evidence for physical activity/exercise in the treatment for depression was:

Which of the following is not a criterion for the diagnosis of clinical depression?

Mental health practitioners reported several barriers to prescribing exercise for their patients. Which of the following was not one that we noted?

Introduction and Setting the Scene

Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being

Physical Activity and Self-Esteem

Physical Activity and Cognitive Functioning

Physical Activity and Other Mental Health Challenges: Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders

Physical Activity Correlates, Determinants, and Barriers

Common Theories 1: Social Cognitive and Motivational Approaches

Common Theories 2 Stage-Based Approaches

Automatic and Dual-Process Approaches

Physical Activity Interventions: Planning and Design

Physical Activity Interventions for Young People

Physical Activity Interventions for Adults and Older Adults

Psychology of Sedentary Behaviour

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