Abnormal Psych Final Prep-Chapter 6

Of the following statements, which is MOST accurate, based on current research?

(There were no choices)

The strongest evidence for the cause of bipolar disorders BEST supports which theoretical perspective?

Biological

A milder pattern of mood swings that does not reach the severity of bipolar disorder but does include brief depressive and manic episodes is called:

Cyclothymic

Which of the following would be an emotional symptom of depression?

Experiencing sadness and anger

On an impulse, David decides to throw a huge party. It takes four days of round-the-clock work to get everything ready, then David welcomes over 200 guests. When the police stop by because David has blocked a public road to have room for the party, he flies into a rage. MOST likely, David is experiencing:

Manic phase of bipolar 1 disorder

Of the following, the MOST accurate description of the symptoms of mania would be that they:

They don't include a sense of the impact of one's actions on others

Family pedigree and twin studies have been used to look for a predisposition for unipolar depression within families. Which theoretical framework encompasses these studies?

biological

Rosita swings between periods of bottomless depressions and high-flying enthusiasm. She never hits the middle. Her physician is MOST likely to recommend treatment using:

lithium

A state of breathless euphoria, or frenzied energy, in which individuals have an exaggerated belief in their power describes:

mania

Having frequent headaches, disturbances in sleep, and loss of appetite are ______ symptoms of depression.

physical

An important difference between mood disorders and normal mood fluctuation is:

the severity and duration of the problem

To be classified as having a major depressive episode, depression must last for a period of at least:

two weeks

To receive a diagnosis of dysthymic disorder, an individual must have experienced symptoms for at least:

two years