Ch 13. Psych Disorders - LearningCurve 13b.

If you have a parent or sibling with depression or bipolar disorder, your chances of also having depression or bipolar disorder:

increase

Julia is suffering from depression. In addition to medication to alleviate her symptoms, Julia's doctor may also recommend that she _____ to increase serotonin.

increase exercise

Tammy enjoys a glass of wine with dinner. After the meal, she has a cigarette with a cup of coffee. How many psychoactive drugs did Tammy consume?

three

Terry has quit using OxyContin. His nose is running and he is sweating. His pupils are dilated and tears are running from the corners of his eyes. Terry's symptoms BEST reflect:

withdrawal

Billy has an identical twin that was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Research suggests that the chances are _____ that Billy will also suffer from bipolar disorder at some point in his life. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

7 in 10

Corey is trying to cut back on his consumption of caffeinated beverages. He will NOT experience:

increased energy

Amanda blames herself for her recent job loss. Her therapist suggests that her depression results from this blaming of herself rather than the slumping economy. Her therapist's suggestion BEST illustrates a:

social-cognitive perspective

Giacomo uses cocaine. He finds that he needs a line or two to re-create the original effects of a "bump." Which is the MOST specific term describing Giacomo's experience?

tolerance

Jose is trying to quit smoking. A withdrawal symptom that he would NOT experience is:

weight loss

Shawn has a fraternal twin who was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Research suggests that the chances are _____ in 10 that Shawn will also suffer from bipolar disorder at some point in his life. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

2

Ariel is drinking a can of beer. Barry is smoking a cigarette. Cord is smoking a marijuana cigarette. Who is using a psychoactive drug?

All these people are using psychoactive drugs

Dr. Brooks has a client who suffers from substance abuse. In therapy, she suggests that his abusive home environment, limited sense of life purpose, and deficient dopamine reward circuits might account for his abuse. Dr. Brooks is MOST clearly using a _____ approach to understanding addictive behaviors.

biopsychosocial

Dr. Gonzales seeks to account for the substance abuse of her therapy clients in terms of their abusive home environments, their limited sense of life purpose, and the altered functioning of their neurotransmitter systems. Dr. Gonzales is most clearly using a _____ approach to understanding addictive behaviors. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

biopsychosocial

Boris is a prolific painter. However, he is also prone to periods of hopelessness and depression, which are followed by periods of mania. It is MOST likely that Boris is suffering from a(n) _____ disorder.

bipolar

The police brought Elaine to the emergency room after she was seen running down the street in her underwear yelling that she "has the power!" Elaine was also spending large amounts of money across town and was rude and reckless over the last five days. In the ER, Elaine would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions. Elaine is MOST likely suffering from _____ disorder.

bipolar

Thirty-seven-year-old Steven is a single male who has suffered from depression all his life. He has been in treatment for the last week and a half and has begun taking an antidepressant. He is starting to feel better, but he is tired of living this way and doesn't want to face another depressive episode. In terms of risk factors for suicide, Steven:

is more likely to attempt suicide because his energy and initiative are rebounding

Which teenage girl do you think might be MOST at risk for drug abuse?

a 15-year-old girl who has a history of physical abuse and depression

Overexcited hyperactivity is a feature of:

bipolar disorder

Lou is worried that he will become addicted to the drug he has been taking to relieve his pain and anxiety. He is MOST likely taking a(n):

opiate