Question 1

The increase in depression from preschool to elementary school is not likely to be a reflection of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological maturation 
B)  growing self-awareness 
C)  growing cognitive capacity 
D)  increased performance and social pressures 
A)  biological maturation 
B)  growing self-awareness 
C)  growing cognitive capacity 
D)  increased performance and social pressures A

Question 2

The increase in depression from childhood to adolescence appears to be largely a result of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological maturation 
B)  increased cognitive capacity 
C)  growing self-awareness 
D)  substance use 
A)  biological maturation 
B)  increased cognitive capacity 
C)  growing self-awareness 
D)  substance use A

Question 3

A therapy for young people that focuses on helping the youth become more aware of pessimistic and negative thoughts, as well as causal attributions of self-blame for failure, is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  CBT 
B)  behavior therapy 
C)  cognitive therapy 
D)  ITP-A 
A)  CBT 
B)  behavior therapy 
C)  cognitive therapy 
D)  ITP-A C

Question 4

Major depressive disorder in children is more likely to occur after the onset of all other psychiatric disorders, except for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder 
B)  separation anxiety disorder 
C)  ADHD 
D)  substance abuse 
A)  bipolar disorder 
B)  separation anxiety disorder 
C)  ADHD 
D)  substance abuse

Question 5

Dr. Smith prescribes Sally a certain medication for the treatment of bipolar disorder; it causes weight gain. Which treatment is Sally taking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risperidone 
B)  Alprazolam 
C)  Valproate 
D)  Fluoxetine 
A)  Risperidone 
B)  Alprazolam 
C)  Valproate 
D)  Fluoxetine

Question 6

What are some of the characteristics of a family with a depressed child? Of a family with a depressed parent?

Accepted Answer

Families of children with depression dis

Question 7

In general, brain activity in youths with depression is LESS active than normal in regions of the brain associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognizing and regulating emotions 
B)  Sensory processes 
C)  Mediating stress responses 
D)  Learning and recalling emotion-arousing memories 
A)  Recognizing and regulating emotions 
B)  Sensory processes 
C)  Mediating stress responses 
D)  Learning and recalling emotion-arousing memories

Question 8

The earlier concept of "masked" depression was that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  children wear a characteristic "mask" of depression, including downcast eyes and downturned mouth 
B)  depression is difficult to diagnose in children because they "mask" their feelings with a happy face 
C)  children purposely conceal or "mask" their depression so as to avoid treatment 
D)  depression could be "masked" or concealed by a variety of other behaviors, and thus, any clinical symptom could be evidence of underlying depression 
A)  children wear a characteristic "mask" of depression, including downcast eyes and downturned mouth 
B)  depression is difficult to diagnose in children because they "mask" their feelings with a happy face 
C)  children purposely conceal or "mask" their depression so as to avoid treatment 
D)  depression could be "masked" or concealed by a variety of other behaviors, and thus, any clinical symptom could be evidence of underlying depression

Question 9

Young people suffering from severe depression often exhibit symptoms on a spectrum that include ____ in levels of severity.

Accepted Answer

A)  comorbid behavior problems 
B)  sleep difficulties 
C)  suicidal ideation 
A)  comorbid behavior problems 
B)  sleep difficulties 
C)  suicidal ideation

Question 10

Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suicidal attempts are only specific to depression. 
B)  Drug overdose and wrist cutting are the most common means for adolescents who successfully complete suicide. 
C)  Most youngsters with depression report suicidal thinking. 
D)  Suicide attempts of youngsters with depression almost never occur during times when they are symptom-free. 
A)  Suicidal attempts are only specific to depression. 
B)  Drug overdose and wrist cutting are the most common means for adolescents who successfully complete suicide. 
C)  Most youngsters with depression report suicidal thinking. 
D)  Suicide attempts of youngsters with depression almost never occur during times when they are symptom-free.

Question 11

Distinguish between manic, mixed, and hypomanic episodes.

Accepted Answer

A manic episode, which is the hallmark f

Question 12

Why do mood disorders in children frequently go undetected?

Accepted Answer

Many young people with depression expres

Question 13

A state of prolonged bouts of sadness is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dysphoria 
B)  dysthymia 
C)  anhedonia 
D)  depression 
A)  dysphoria 
B)  dysthymia 
C)  anhedonia 
D)  depression

Question 14

What is the role of the family in the development and maintenance of depression in young people?

Accepted Answer

Youngsters with depression experience le

Question 15

What are some of the concerns with medications such as lithium in treating a child who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Lithium is a common salt that is widely

Question 16

Compare and contrast behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, CBT, ITP-A, and medication as treatments for young people with depression.

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy aims to increase behavi

Question 17

How is self-esteem related to depression in children?

Accepted Answer

Almost all young people with depression

Question 18

Children or adolescents who display numerous and persistent hypomanic and depressive symptoms can be classified as having ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar I disorder 
B)  bipolar II disorder 
C)  double depression 
D)  cyclothymic disorder 
A)  bipolar I disorder 
B)  bipolar II disorder 
C)  double depression 
D)  cyclothymic disorder

Question 19

____ is one of the most common symptoms of depression in children, occurring in about 80% of clinic-referred youngsters with depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  Irritability 
B)  Anger 
C)  Grandiosity 
D)  Inattention 
A)  Irritability 
B)  Anger 
C)  Grandiosity 
D)  Inattention

Question 20

Adolescent girls may be at higher risk for depression if they have a history of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal stress and lack of social support 
B)  under average height 
C)  lower levels of testosterone and estrogen at puberty 
D)  longer friendships with others who are depressed 
A)  interpersonal stress and lack of social support 
B)  under average height 
C)  lower levels of testosterone and estrogen at puberty 
D)  longer friendships with others who are depressed

The increase in depression from preschool to elementary school is not likely to be a reflection of ____.

The increase in depression from childhood to adolescence appears to be largely a result of ____.

A therapy for young people that focuses on helping the youth become more aware of pessimistic and negative thoughts, as well as causal attributions of self-blame for failure, is known as ____.

Major depressive disorder in children is more likely to occur after the onset of all other psychiatric disorders, except for ____.

Dr. Smith prescribes Sally a certain medication for the treatment of bipolar disorder; it causes weight gain. Which treatment is Sally taking?

What are some of the characteristics of a family with a depressed child? Of a family with a depressed parent?

In general, brain activity in youths with depression is LESS active than normal in regions of the brain associated with which of the following?

The earlier concept of "masked" depression was that ____.

Young people suffering from severe depression often exhibit symptoms on a spectrum that include ____ in levels of severity.

Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

Distinguish between manic, mixed, and hypomanic episodes.

Why do mood disorders in children frequently go undetected?

A state of prolonged bouts of sadness is called ____.

What is the role of the family in the development and maintenance of depression in young people?

What are some of the concerns with medications such as lithium in treating a child who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Compare and contrast behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, CBT, ITP-A, and medication as treatments for young people with depression.

How is self-esteem related to depression in children?

Children or adolescents who display numerous and persistent hypomanic and depressive symptoms can be classified as having ____.

____ is one of the most common symptoms of depression in children, occurring in about 80% of clinic-referred youngsters with depression.

Adolescent girls may be at higher risk for depression if they have a history of ____.

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Exam 10: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

The increase in depression from preschool to elementary school is not likely to be a reflection of ____.

The increase in depression from childhood to adolescence appears to be largely a result of ____.

A therapy for young people that focuses on helping the youth become more aware of pessimistic and negative thoughts, as well as causal attributions of self-blame for failure, is known as ____.

Major depressive disorder in children is more likely to occur after the onset of all other psychiatric disorders, except for ____.

Dr. Smith prescribes Sally a certain medication for the treatment of bipolar disorder; it causes weight gain. Which treatment is Sally taking?

What are some of the characteristics of a family with a depressed child? Of a family with a depressed parent?

In general, brain activity in youths with depression is LESS active than normal in regions of the brain associated with which of the following?

The earlier concept of "masked" depression was that ____.

Young people suffering from severe depression often exhibit symptoms on a spectrum that include ____ in levels of severity.

Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

Distinguish between manic, mixed, and hypomanic episodes.

Why do mood disorders in children frequently go undetected?

A state of prolonged bouts of sadness is called ____.

What is the role of the family in the development and maintenance of depression in young people?

What are some of the concerns with medications such as lithium in treating a child who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Compare and contrast behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, CBT, ITP-A, and medication as treatments for young people with depression.

How is self-esteem related to depression in children?

Children or adolescents who display numerous and persistent hypomanic and depressive symptoms can be classified as having ____.

____ is one of the most common symptoms of depression in children, occurring in about 80% of clinic-referred youngsters with depression.

Adolescent girls may be at higher risk for depression if they have a history of ____.

Introduction to Normal and Abnormal Behavior in Children and Adolescents

Theories and Causes

Research

Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

Communication and Learning Disorders

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Conduct Problems

Anxiety and Obsessive–Compulsive Disorders

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Health-Related and Substance-Use Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

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