Chapter 7 - Depression, OCD

Passive suicidal ideation includes?

A wish to be dead

Larry had thoughts about killing himself with a gun, and planned out the exact method and time of the act. This is best described by which of the following?

Active suicidal ideation

To be diagnosed with major depressive disorder, a person must have abnormally low mood that?

Affects the ability to function in social or work settings

Which of the following helped to establish a genetic basis for bipolar disorder?

All of these - Adoption studies - Family studies - Twin studies

Which of the following environmental factors may be important in causing a depressive episode?

All of these - Grief - Occupational problems - Health challenges

Each of the following is commonly comorbid with depressive disorders except for?

All of these: - Diabetes - Anxiety disorders - Substance abuse disorders

Before the age 13, girls and boys are equally likely to have depression. During adolescence, rates of depression climbs for girls, possible because of?

All of these: - Victimization - Hormones - Self-consciousness about bodily changes during puberty

Mania is not recognized in the DSM as a separate disorder because it?

Almost never occurs without depressive episodes

In an interview with a clinician, a woman says, "I fail at everything I try". Such a statement is an example of?

An automatic thought

Electroconvulsive therapy is most appropriate for patients who?

Are severely depressed and who have not responded to other treatments

In behavioral activation treatment for depression, the therapist and patient?

Develop a comprehensive list of specific goals and activities in major life areas

Bipolar disorder is comorbid with each of the following except?

Dissociative amnesia

People with persistent depressive disorder may also have major depressive episodes, a condition known as?

Double depression

Which of the following is characterized as chronic state of depression that a person suffers from for at least two years?

Dysthymia

Major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern is often treated by means of?

Exposure to bright light

Lithium primarily works on which of the following?

Glutamate

One trait that may underlie bipolar disorder and substance abuse is?

Impulsivity

Dr. Wallace asked his depressed client to discuss the role of his family and how they may be affecting his depression. Dr. Wallace likely belongs to which of the following orientations?

Interpersonal therapy

Which of the following is accurate regarding bipolar disorder?

It is less common than major depression

Which of the following statements best describes the epidemiology of major depressive disorder?

It is the most common psychiatric disorder worldwide and affects far more women than men

Henry's very first date turned out to be a disaster. After that, he never went on another date again, assuming they would all turn out the same. Which of the following best describes this scenario?

Learned helplessness

The most common psychiatric disorder in the United States is?

Major depressive episode

John is acting in a super-excited way, so energetic he forgets to go to work and calls the boss to insult him. He is likely experiencing which of the following?

Mania

A person experiencing hypomanic episodes might not consider them problematic because they?

May be times of high productivity or creativity

Neuroimaging studies of individuals with bipolar depressive disorders have shown that?

Mood disorders involve a number of brain abnormalities

Compared with death by suicide, suicide attempts are?

More likely in females than in males

Which of the following is not biological treatment for depressive disorders?

Neuroimaging

Which of the following is a myth about suicide?

People who talk about committing suicide are never serious about it

"Baby blues" is likely referring to which of the following?

Peripartum depression

Which of the following is not considered a suicide prevention technique?

Portraying famous people who have committed suicide in the media

Which of the following treatments has received the least overall empirical support?

Psychodynamic therapy

Dr. Adams, a psychiatrist, conducted in-depth interviews of family members of a man who had just killed himself. The term might describe this is which of the following?

Psychological autopsy

One technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression asks patients to?

Record their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Stressful life events seem to lead to depression in some people but not in others. A likely reason is that?

Some people have more genetic sensitivity to life stress

Second-generation antidepressants are often preferred over first-generation drugs because?

They have fewer troublesome side effects