Concept Quiz 11.4

Women experience depression more frequently than men do. This discrepancy between rates of depression in men and women has been observed to ____. a). be independent of race, ethnicity, social class, and country of residence b). be dependent on race, ethnicity, social class, and country of residence c). vary by race, ethnicity, social class, and country of residence d). be causally related to race, ethnicity, social class, and country of residence

a). be independent of race, ethnicity, social class, and country of residence

Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorders of movement, avolition/asociality, and ____. a). disorganized speech b). excessive emotionality and tears c). weight fluctuation d). hypersexuality

a). disorganized speech

John tells his mother, "I will rake the leaves this afternoon. Let's leave soon for the store. We can store the leaves in the basement." This is an example of ____. a). loosening of associations b). catatonia c). avolition d). delusions of grandeur

a). loosening of associations

The symptoms of depression that occur in a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder are ____. a). the same as the symptoms in major depressive disorder b). distinct from the symptoms in unipolar disorder c). the same as the symptoms in obsessive-compulsive disorder d). distinct from the symptoms in major depressive disorder

a). the same as the symptoms in major depressive disorder

What is bipolar disorder? a). A disorder characterized by impairments in identity, in personality traits, and in the establishment of empathy or intimacy b). A mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression c). A disorder characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion d). A disorder characterized by disruptions in a person's identity, memory, or consciousness

b). A mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression

Myra has hallucinations and delusions. Which of the following is a hallucination, as opposed to a delusion? a). Myra believes her neighbors are watching her through the television. b). Myra hears critical voices commenting on her every action. c). Myra knows that Brad Pitt, the actor, is in love with her. d). Myra thinks the CIA is trying to kill her.

b). Myra hears critical voices commenting on her every action.

Of the following, who is demonstrating mania? a). Ron, who screams at his girlfriend for talking too much with another man b). Alicia, who is euphoric over her approaching wedding day c). John, who feels so cheerful that he talks extensively and rapidly with strangers on the subway and on the street d). Shelley, who becomes aggressive after drinking several margaritas

c). John, who feels so cheerful that he talks extensively and rapidly with strangers on the subway and on the street

In the general population of the United States, women make up about two thirds of all cases of major depressive disorder. In contrast, rates of depression among the Amish are equal for men and women. How does the text interpret this result? a). Gender differences in depression are biological. b). Amish men do not drink alcohol and therefore are less depressed. c). Amish women do not work outside the home and therefore are less depressed. d). Gender differences in depression are more likely due to situational factors.

d). Gender differences in depression are more likely due to situational factors.

A delusion is ____. a). a false perception b). a belief in the supernatural c). an instinctual reaction d). an unrealistic belief

d). an unrealistic belief

Mania, unlike many other disorders, actually ____. a). increases the ability to listen quietly to another b). reduces a sense of self-importance c). reduces risk-taking behavior d). increases productive, goal-directed behavior

d). increases productive, goal-directed behavior

Javier adores his new girlfriend, whom he finds very attractive and intelligent. However, no matter what he does, she criticizes him: his appearance, his opinions, his cooking, the gifts he buys for her, and all of his other actions. He is feeling more and more discouraged despite his best efforts to make her happy. This is likely a case of ____. a). generalized anxiety disorder b). rumination c). major depressive disorder d). learned helplessness

d). learned helplessness

A major depressive disorder is defined as a disorder characterized by lengthy periods of depressed mood, loss of pleasure in normal activities, disturbances in sleep and appetite, difficulty concentrating, feelings of hopelessness, and ____. a). episodes of learned helplessness b). hedonistic thoughts c). persistent rumination d). possible thoughts of suicide

d). possible thoughts of suicide