Ch 5 Mood Disorders

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Flight of ideas refers to

d. rapid shifts in topics while speaking.

The DSM-5 recognizes which of the following forms of bipolar disorders?

b. Bipolar I, Bipolar II and Cyclothymia

In the DSM-5, __________ is included in persistent depressive disorder.

b. Chronic major depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder is three times more common among __________ populations.

b. Low SES

Stressful life events

b. are important in triggering episodes of depression.

Which of the following disorders has the highest heritability estimates?

b. bipolar disorder

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

d. 5

Which of the following is considered a common symptom of depression?

d. All of the above are common symptoms of depression

Medications as a treatment for depression

d. are used most effectively in conjunction with psychotherapy.

In regards to depression, the amygdala

d. helps a person assess how emotionally important a given stimulus is.

Which of the following characteristics are strongly tied to suicidality?

d. hopelessness

Given the inconsistent evidence about levels of neurotransmitters in people with mood disorders, researchers have begun to focus research efforts on

d. the sensitivity of postsynaptic receptors.

Mindfulness-based therapy is adapted from

a. cognitive therapy.

For a period of one week, Alan experienced episodes of extreme elation that caused significant functional impairment. Based on this information only, Alan was experiencing a

a. manic episode.

The depressive cognitive triad, according to Beck's cognitive theory of depression, are

a. pessimistic views of self, world, and future.

In regards to suicide and gender, more __________ attempt suicide and more __________ actually kill themselves.

a. women; men

The slowing of thoughts and movements by those experiencing depression is called

c. Psychomotor retardation.

About __________ of people who have experienced a major depressive disorder will experience at least one more episode during their lifetime.

c. Two thirds.

Studies suggest that IPT

c. is effective in relieving depression and preventing relapse.

To be diagnosed with bipolar I disorder, a person

c. must have had at least one episode of mania at some point in their lifetime.


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