Module 42 practice quiz

On any given day in December, 1 in _____ women will say that she cried that day.

5

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 _____ disorder.

bipolar

Eight-year-old Jamaiah is generally cranky and touchy. She is prone to tantrums. According to the DSM-5, Jamaiah might be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

disruptive mood dysregulation

"He is as slow as molasses" might be a good way to describe the energy level for people suffering from _____ disorder.

major depressive

Eeyore, a character in the Winnie the Pooh series by E. E. Milne, speaks slowly, has a pessimistic view, and often does not wish to participate in social activities. These behaviors suggest that the character suffers from _____ disorder.

major depressive

Treatment for depression often includes drugs that increase supplies of the neurotransmitters ... and ...

norepinephrine and serotonin

Rates of bipolar disorder in the United States rose dramatically in the decade between 1994 and 2003, especially among

people 20 and under

The gender gap in depression refers to the finding that (men's/women's) risk of depression is roughly double that of (men's/women's).

women's; men's

In about _____ percent of the cases, people experiencing depression also exhibit signs of another disorder, such as anxiety or substance use disorder.

50

One fairly consistent finding when examining functional brain differences in people with depression is that their _____ lobes are _____.

frontal; underactive

Psychologists who emphasize the importance of negative perceptions, beliefs, and thoughts in depression are working within the ...-... perspective.

social-cognitive