bipolar and depressive disorders! abnormal psych exam 3!

peripartum depression

"Baby blues" are a risk factor for which of the following?

may be times of high productivity or creativity

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

all of these (victimization, self-consciousness about bodily changes during puberty, hormones)

Before age 13, girls and boys are equally likely to have depression. During adolescence, rates of depression climb for girls, possibly because of

dissociative amnesia

Bipolar disorder is comorbid with each of the following except _____

slightly more likely in males than in females

Compared with death by suicide, suicide attempts are

bipolar disorder

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder was created in part out of a concern for which of the following being diagnosed in children?

psychological autopsy

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

CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)

Dr. Smith asked his depressed client to discuss why his belief about being a failure may be unrealistic. Dr. Smith likely belongs to which of the following orientations?

interpersonal therapy

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

high levels of serotonin

Each of the following are risk factors associated with suicide except for ____?

are severely depressed and who have not responded to other treatments

Electroconvulsive therapy is most appropriate for patients who

Psychodynamic

Henry's therapist insisted that his suicidal depression was in reality a form of his anger at his parents turned against himself. Henry's doctor likely belongs to which of the following orientations?

learned helplessness

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?

an automatic thought

In an interview with a clinician, a woman says, "I got turned down when I asked someone for a date. I know I'll be alone the rest of my life." Such a statement is an example of

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

In behavioral activation treatment for depression, the therapist and patient

ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

It may be especially difficult to differentiate bipolar disorder in children from which of the following?

mania

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?

active suicidal ideation

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?

Glutamate

Lithium primarily works on which of the following?

exposure to bright light

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

almost never occurs without depressive episodes

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

mood disorders involve a number of brain abnormalities

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

record their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

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

Impulsivity

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

a wish to be dead

Passive suicidal ideation includes

double depression

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

all of these (bipolar 1, 2, and major depression)

Research suggests which of the following might run in families?

they have fewer troublesome side effects

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

some people have more genetic sensitivity to life stress

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

all of these (anxiety disorders, eating disorders, ADHD)

Suicide attempts are likely to be higher in children with which of the following?

severity of periods of mania

The main difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder is the

major depressive disorder

The most common psychiatric disorder in the United States is ________

a loss of interest or pleasure in most daily activities

To be diagnosed with major depressive disorder, a person must have either an abnormally low mood or

all of these (health challenges, occupational problems, grief)

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

all of these (adoption, twin, and family studies)

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

People who talk about committing suicide are never serious about it.

Which of the following is a myth about suicide?

all of these (Societal level prevention, Focus on high risk groups, crisis intervention)

Which of the following is a suicide prevention technique that has been supported through research?

It is less common than major depression.

Which of the following is accurate regarding bipolar disorder?

Dysthymia

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

all of these (anxiety disorder, diabetes, substance abuse disorders)

Which of the following is commonly comorbid with depressive disorders?

Neuroimaging

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

Portraying famous people who have committed suicide in the media

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

Lithium

Which of the following is the preferred treatment for bipolar disorder?

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

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

psychodynamic therapy

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