Question 1

The DSM-5 diagnosis of major depressive disorder must include __________ depressive symptoms that are present for at least two weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 D

Question 2

In the past year,John has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes.Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit John?

Accepted Answer

A) bipolar I disorder-rapid cycling specifier 
B) bipolar II disorder-rapid cycling specifier 
C) cyclothymia 
D) major depressive disorder-rapid cycling specifier 
A) bipolar I disorder-rapid cycling specifier 
B) bipolar II disorder-rapid cycling specifier 
C) cyclothymia 
D) major depressive disorder-rapid cycling specifier A

Question 3

Which of the following disorders is newly included in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A) Bipolar I disorder 
B) Bipolar II disorder 
C) Bipolar III disorder 
D) Persistent depressive disorder 
A) Bipolar I disorder 
B) Bipolar II disorder 
C) Bipolar III disorder 
D) Persistent depressive disorder D

Question 4

Which form of bipolar disorder is considered to be the most severe form of mental illness?

Accepted Answer

A) Bipolar I 
B) Bipolar II 
C) Cyclothymic Disorder 
D) None of the above 
A) Bipolar I 
B) Bipolar II 
C) Cyclothymic Disorder 
D) None of the above

Question 5

In interpersonal psychotherapy,the focus of treatment is on examining

Accepted Answer

A) how the past is influencing the present. 
B) cognitive biases in relationships. 
C) current behaviors and how they interfere with relationships. 
D) major interpersonal problems in current relationships. 
A) how the past is influencing the present. 
B) cognitive biases in relationships. 
C) current behaviors and how they interfere with relationships. 
D) major interpersonal problems in current relationships.

Question 6

According to learned helplessness theory,following a failure on an important exam,which of the following explanations for the failure is most likely to lead to depression?

Accepted Answer

A) This teacher doesn't like me. 
B) I am stupid. 
C) I was in a bad mood on the day of the test. 
D) I did not study hard enough. 
A) This teacher doesn't like me. 
B) I am stupid. 
C) I was in a bad mood on the day of the test. 
D) I did not study hard enough.

Question 7

Stressful life events

Accepted Answer

A) are only related to the first episode of depression. 
B) are important in triggering episodes of depression. 
C) play little role in the onset of depressive episodes. 
D) mediate the relationship between genetics and environment. 
A) are only related to the first episode of depression. 
B) are important in triggering episodes of depression. 
C) play little role in the onset of depressive episodes. 
D) mediate the relationship between genetics and environment.

Question 8

A recent study showed that the use of antidepressants for people with bipolar disorder

Accepted Answer

A) helps combat depression more so than a mood stabilizer alone. 
B) should be considered a first-line treatment. 
C) may also help treat manic symptoms. 
D) does not confer any benefit in treating depression when added to a mood stabilizer. 
A) helps combat depression more so than a mood stabilizer alone. 
B) should be considered a first-line treatment. 
C) may also help treat manic symptoms. 
D) does not confer any benefit in treating depression when added to a mood stabilizer.

Question 9

Which of the following treatments for seasonal affective disorder is now considered a first-line recommendation in the APA Treatment Guidelines for Depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypnosis 
B) Regular bright light exposure 
C) Psychodynamic therapy 
D) Traveling to a warmer climate during winter months 
A) Hypnosis 
B) Regular bright light exposure 
C) Psychodynamic therapy 
D) Traveling to a warmer climate during winter months

Question 10

In the opening clinical case,Mary M.reported feeling a lack of energy,difficulty sleeping,loss of appetite,difficulty concentrating,and a loss of interest in activities she previously enjoyed.Based on this information,which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for Mary M.?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating disorder 
B) Major depressive disorder 
C) Bipolar disorder 
D) Generalized anxiety disorder 
A) Eating disorder 
B) Major depressive disorder 
C) Bipolar disorder 
D) Generalized anxiety disorder

Question 11

Behavioral activation involves

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the number of meaningful relationships. 
B) increasing one's commitment to therapy. 
C) increasing serotonin levels. 
D) increasing the number of active,pleasurable experiences. 
A) increasing the number of meaningful relationships. 
B) increasing one's commitment to therapy. 
C) increasing serotonin levels. 
D) increasing the number of active,pleasurable experiences.

Question 12

Extreme physical immobility or excessive peculiar physical movements are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) melancholic features. 
B) catatonic features. 
C) mixed features. 
D) atypical features. 
A) melancholic features. 
B) catatonic features. 
C) mixed features. 
D) atypical features.

Question 13

__________ as many girls as boys are exposed to childhood sexual abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) Twice 
B) Three times 
C) Four times 
D) Five times 
A) Twice 
B) Three times 
C) Four times 
D) Five times

Question 14

Given that antidepressant medications have been demonstrated to be effective,why are other treatments for depression still used?

Accepted Answer

A) The medication is effective only for the first few weeks of use. 
B) Medication is effective in treating bipolar but not unipolar patients. 
C) The medications are only effective for children and adolescents. 
D) Patients often do not recover or relapse after they stop taking the medication. 
A) The medication is effective only for the first few weeks of use. 
B) Medication is effective in treating bipolar but not unipolar patients. 
C) The medications are only effective for children and adolescents. 
D) Patients often do not recover or relapse after they stop taking the medication.

Question 15

Jolynn was experiencing major depression,and she went to a therapist who treated her with interpersonal therapy.Her therapist probably encouraged her to

Accepted Answer

A) confront her parents with her anger at them for neglecting her as a child. 
B) keep a record of her moods over the course of the day and their relationship to the number of positive contacts she has with other people. 
C) examine her own way of relating to others in her environment. 
D) attempt to replace depressing memories with happy ones. 
A) confront her parents with her anger at them for neglecting her as a child. 
B) keep a record of her moods over the course of the day and their relationship to the number of positive contacts she has with other people. 
C) examine her own way of relating to others in her environment. 
D) attempt to replace depressing memories with happy ones.

Question 16

What was the most significant change to the criteria for the postpartum onset specifier in major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

The specifier was changed to i

Question 17

What percentage of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder have a dual diagnosis of anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/3 
B) 1/2 
C) 2/3 
D) 3/4 
A) 1/3 
B) 1/2 
C) 2/3 
D) 3/4

Question 18

The diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder includes the criterion that

Accepted Answer

A) The symptoms must resolve completely within a few days of the onset of menses. 
B) The symptoms must persist in similar severity from a few days before to a few days after the onset of menses. 
C) The symptoms must be most severe during menses. 
D) The symptom of self-depreciation must be present. 
A) The symptoms must resolve completely within a few days of the onset of menses. 
B) The symptoms must persist in similar severity from a few days before to a few days after the onset of menses. 
C) The symptoms must be most severe during menses. 
D) The symptom of self-depreciation must be present.

Question 19

Juan experiences symptoms of sad mood,increased sleep,agitation,poor appetite,and concentration difficulties most of the day.Julia,on the other hand,has symptoms of loss of interest in activities,lethargy,increased appetite,feelings of worthlessness,and recurrent thoughts of death.What can be concluded regarding Juan and Julia?

Accepted Answer

A) Both Juan and Julia have Bipolar disorder 
B) Juan has mania,whereas Julia has major depression. 
C) Both have major depression. 
D) Both have cyclothymic disorder. 
A) Both Juan and Julia have Bipolar disorder 
B) Juan has mania,whereas Julia has major depression. 
C) Both have major depression. 
D) Both have cyclothymic disorder.

Question 20

Recent trials of psychological treatment of bipolar disorder have shown that

Accepted Answer

A) only medication should be used to treat bipolar disorder. 
B) there are several established treatments that can help people with bipolar disorder stay on medication and avoid hospitalization. 
C) these treatments only help with the highs (mania)and not the lows (depression). 
D) these treatments work better in decreasing symptoms than medication. 
A) only medication should be used to treat bipolar disorder. 
B) there are several established treatments that can help people with bipolar disorder stay on medication and avoid hospitalization. 
C) these treatments only help with the highs (mania)and not the lows (depression). 
D) these treatments work better in decreasing symptoms than medication.

The DSM-5 diagnosis of major depressive disorder must include __________ depressive symptoms that are present for at least two weeks.

In the past year,John has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes.Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit John?

Which of the following disorders is newly included in the DSM-5?

Which form of bipolar disorder is considered to be the most severe form of mental illness?

In interpersonal psychotherapy,the focus of treatment is on examining

According to learned helplessness theory,following a failure on an important exam,which of the following explanations for the failure is most likely to lead to depression?

Stressful life events

A recent study showed that the use of antidepressants for people with bipolar disorder

Which of the following treatments for seasonal affective disorder is now considered a first-line recommendation in the APA Treatment Guidelines for Depression?

In the opening clinical case,Mary M.reported feeling a lack of energy,difficulty sleeping,loss of appetite,difficulty concentrating,and a loss of interest in activities she previously enjoyed.Based on this information,which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for Mary M.?

Behavioral activation involves

Extreme physical immobility or excessive peculiar physical movements are known as:

__________ as many girls as boys are exposed to childhood sexual abuse.

Given that antidepressant medications have been demonstrated to be effective,why are other treatments for depression still used?

Jolynn was experiencing major depression,and she went to a therapist who treated her with interpersonal therapy.Her therapist probably encouraged her to

What was the most significant change to the criteria for the postpartum onset specifier in major depressive disorder?

What percentage of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder have a dual diagnosis of anxiety?

The diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder includes the criterion that

Recent trials of psychological treatment of bipolar disorder have shown that

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Related and Trauma-Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

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Exam 5: Mood Disorders

The DSM-5 diagnosis of major depressive disorder must include __________ depressive symptoms that are present for at least two weeks.

In the past year,John has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes.Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit John?

Which of the following disorders is newly included in the DSM-5?

Which form of bipolar disorder is considered to be the most severe form of mental illness?

In interpersonal psychotherapy,the focus of treatment is on examining

According to learned helplessness theory,following a failure on an important exam,which of the following explanations for the failure is most likely to lead to depression?

Stressful life events

A recent study showed that the use of antidepressants for people with bipolar disorder

Which of the following treatments for seasonal affective disorder is now considered a first-line recommendation in the APA Treatment Guidelines for Depression?

In the opening clinical case,Mary M.reported feeling a lack of energy,difficulty sleeping,loss of appetite,difficulty concentrating,and a loss of interest in activities she previously enjoyed.Based on this information,which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for Mary M.?

Behavioral activation involves

Extreme physical immobility or excessive peculiar physical movements are known as:

__________ as many girls as boys are exposed to childhood sexual abuse.

Given that antidepressant medications have been demonstrated to be effective,why are other treatments for depression still used?

Jolynn was experiencing major depression,and she went to a therapist who treated her with interpersonal therapy.Her therapist probably encouraged her to

What was the most significant change to the criteria for the postpartum onset specifier in major depressive disorder?

What percentage of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder have a dual diagnosis of anxiety?

The diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder includes the criterion that

Recent trials of psychological treatment of bipolar disorder have shown that

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Related and Trauma-Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters