Question 1

What biological explanation theory examines the primary symptoms causing dysregulation of certain neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A)   Monoamine depression theory
B)   Neurochemical theory
C)   Lifespan theory
D)   Norepinephrine depression theory A

Question 2

Mental illness is characterized by a transaction between biological and psychological processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Neurobiology and psychopharmacology are effective treatment approaches for patients with depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The hypothalamus is located at the upper part of the brain and monitors basic body functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How does systems/ecological theory explain why depression affects the entire family?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Training in assessment techniques can help social workers use a biopsychosocial framework for treatment and two other tasks. What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evaluate and intervene
B)   Assess and treat
C)   Assess and diagnose
D)   Assess and intervene

Question 7

What is the average age for the onset of depression in the general population?

Accepted Answer

A)   30
B)   32
C)   29
D)   18

Question 8

Neurotransmitters decrease production of neuroprotective proteins in depression patients and reduce levels of stress hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tryptophan is an example of an element in food that produces serotonin. What type of element is it?

Accepted Answer

A)   Amino acid
B)   Polyactide
C)   Ketone
D)   Alkaloid

Question 10

Psychoeducation provides information regarding treatment, resources, and symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How can social workers increase effectiveness in the use of the biological section of the biopsychosocial assessment?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Serotonin concentrates in the frontal cortex of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which set outlines three of the many triggers of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chronic pain, death and loss, and medical illnesses
B)   Hypothyroidism, diet, and sleep
C)   Childhood trauma, insomnia, and low self-esteem
D)   Prior illness, chronic pain, and insomnia

Question 14

What are types of interventions proven to work with clients suffering from depression?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What new name has been given to the depression disorder in the DSM-5 that shows symptoms of depressed mood, poor appetite, insomnia, and low self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypothyroid depressive disorder
B)   Anxiety disorder
C)   Anti-depression disorder
D)   Persistent depressive disorder

Question 16

Social work has been around for many decades. What are the three practices the new social work model is informed by?

Accepted Answer

A)   Resilience, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral practice
B)   Psychopharmacology, evidence-based practice, and research-informed practice
C)   Neuroscience, research, and evidence-based practice
D)   Scientist-practitioner model, neurobiology, and psychopharmacology practice

Question 17

A scientist-practitioner model uses research to guide practice and evidence-based interventions. Describe what this means for both the client and the social worker.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Psychological explanations suggest that depression can result from early childhood trauma, chronic environmental stressors, nonbiological factors, and one other major factor. What is that factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lack of sleep
B)   Work stressors
C)   Emotional stressors
D)   Diet

Question 19

The primary social work principle for working with patients with depression is autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Anyone at any time can suffer from depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Psychopharmacology and Psychoeducation for the Treatment of Major Depression Disorder Kimberly Finney and Erik Schott

What biological explanation theory examines the primary symptoms causing dysregulation of certain neurotransmitters?

Mental illness is characterized by a transaction between biological and psychological processes.

Neurobiology and psychopharmacology are effective treatment approaches for patients with depression.

The hypothalamus is located at the upper part of the brain and monitors basic body functions.

How does systems/ecological theory explain why depression affects the entire family?

Training in assessment techniques can help social workers use a biopsychosocial framework for treatment and two other tasks. What are they?

What is the average age for the onset of depression in the general population?

Neurotransmitters decrease production of neuroprotective proteins in depression patients and reduce levels of stress hormones.

Tryptophan is an example of an element in food that produces serotonin. What type of element is it?

Psychoeducation provides information regarding treatment, resources, and symptoms.

How can social workers increase effectiveness in the use of the biological section of the biopsychosocial assessment?

Serotonin concentrates in the frontal cortex of the brain.

Which set outlines three of the many triggers of depression?

What are types of interventions proven to work with clients suffering from depression?

What new name has been given to the depression disorder in the DSM-5 that shows symptoms of depressed mood, poor appetite, insomnia, and low self-esteem?

Social work has been around for many decades. What are the three practices the new social work model is informed by?

A scientist-practitioner model uses research to guide practice and evidence-based interventions. Describe what this means for both the client and the social worker.

Psychological explanations suggest that depression can result from early childhood trauma, chronic environmental stressors, nonbiological factors, and one other major factor. What is that factor?

The primary social work principle for working with patients with depression is autonomy.

Anyone at any time can suffer from depression.