Mood Disorders Quiz

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Which psychological disorder is most consistently present when people commit suicide?

Depression

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are more popular than other antidepressants because they:

b. have fewer side effects

Depression is tied to which of the following indicators of HPA activity?

b. heightened cortisol awakening response

One brain region that appears to be overly active in response to emotion stimuli among people with mood disorders is the:

d. amygdala

Approximately _____________ percent of people will experience major depressive disorder during their lifetime.

16.2

Major depressive disorder is diagnosed based on at least _____________ symptoms lasting at least _______________ weeks.

5, 2

Worldwide, approximately _____________ out of every 1000 people will experience a manic episode during their lifetime.

6

____________ Adolescents have higher rates of suicide than older adults do. (T/F)

F

____________ Suicide rates increase after media reports of both noncelebrity and celebrity suicides. (T/F)

F

What psychological factor seems to buffer against suicidal action among those who are experiencing suicidal ideation?

Fear of bodily harm

What types of recent life events are most likely to trigger major depressive episodes

Interpersonal

What is the key difference between the diagnostic criteria for bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder?

Presence of manic episodes, Bipolar I has them Bipolar II doesnt

____________ Men have higher rates of suicide than women. (T/F)

T

Which of the following psychotherapies have obtained randomized controlled trial support in the treatment of MDD (Circle all answers that apply)?

a. Interpersonal psychotherapy, b. behavioral activation, d. cognitive therapy

Estimates of heritability are approximately ___________for MDD and___________ for bipolar I disorder.

c. .37, .93

The most efficacious treatment for MDD with psychotic features is:

c. ECT

What is the key difference between the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder?

chronicity, 2 weeks vs 2 years


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