Abnormal Psych Ch.7 Quiz

What is the approximate lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder among adults in the United States?

20

Even in the most severe cases of major depressive disorder, the probability of recovery from the episode within one year of symptom onset may be as high as which of these?

90

Among individuals with bipolar disorder, suicide is typically associated with which of the following?

A depressive episode

When it comes to heredity and depression, genetic factors are best characterized in which way?

As more important for females than for males

Regarding the different mood disorders, which diagnosis would have symptoms with the lowest level of severity?

Cyclothymic disorder

Bill, aged 7, has severe recurrent verbal and/or physical temper outbursts that are grossly out of proportion in intensity or duration to the situation or provocation and that are not developmentally appropriate. The tantrums have become so disruptive that Bill's family has taken him to see a psychologist for evaluation. Bill may be diagnosed with a mood disorder called which of the following?

Disrupted mood dysregulation disorder

Which of the following symptoms would indicate that an individual with major depression actually has major depression with psychotic features?

Hallucinations or delusions

According to learned helplessness theory, how is the depressive attributional style best characterized?

Internal, stable, and global

Which psychological treatment for depression focuses on resolving problems in existing relationships and learning to form important new relationships?

Interpersonal psychotherapy

What class of drugs is currently the first choice in drug treatment of depression?

Selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors

How effective is lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

Somewhat effective since, although 50 percent of individuals will show an initial reduction in manic symptoms, about 70 percent of those will relapse over a five-year period even if they remain on lithium

An individual who is seriously thinking about suicide is said to have which of the following?

Suicidal ideation

An individual who has experienced at least one hypomanic episode and at least one major depressive episode may be diagnosed with which of the following?

bipolar 11

In comparison to major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder involves which of the following?

fewer symptoms but they may persist for many years

Alex's mother died about six months ago. Alex certainly grieved her death, but has, with time, adjusted to the loss and acknowledged the changes it produced. Alex is experiencing which of the following?

integrated grief

Jeromy has been experiencing high levels of energy and activity, has little sleep, and is often euphoric. Jeromy's symptoms are most consistent with which of the following?

mania

Georgetta, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is experiencing symptoms of mania while in a depressive episode and is frantic and agitated despite her deep sadness. Georgetta is experiencing an episode with which of the following?

mixed features

Bipolar disorder and depressive disorders fundamentally involve gross deviations in which of the following?

mood

Which specifier is most appropriate for an individual who experiences recurrent depression at particular times of the year?

seasonal pattern

The primary challenge in comparing rates of mood disorders across cultures lies in assessment of which of these?

subjective feelings