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Abnormal Psychology EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
RIGHT ANSWERS TOP RANKED.
1. Which of the following is not considered a common symptom of depression?
a) Psychomotor retardation or agitation
b) Sleeping too much or too little
c) Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
d) High Energy Level - Correct answer d) High Energy Level
2. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder involves
a) children.
b) adolescents.
c) adults.
d) both children and adolescents. - Correct answer d) both children and
adolescents.
3. The slowing of thoughts and movements by those experiencing depression is
called
a) Psychomotor agitation.
b) Social withdrawal.
c) Psychomotor retardation.
d) Melancholia. - Correct answer c) Psychomotor retardation.
4. Psychomotor agitation involves all but:
a) Pacing.
b) Limbs feeling heavy.
c) Wringing hands.
d) Fidgeting. - Correct answer b) Limbs feeling heavy.
5. According to the DSM-5, bereavement-related symptoms are no longer excluded
from the diagnosis of
a) Major depressive disorder
b) Persistent depressive disorder
c) Premenstrual Dysphoric disorder
d) Bipolar I disorder - Correct answer a) Major depressive disorder
6. Which of the following disorders is newly included in the DSM-5?
a) Bipolar I disorder
b) Bipolar II disorder
c) Bipolar III disorder
d) Persistent depressive disorder - Correct answer d) Persistent depressive
disorder
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  1. Which of the following is not considered a common symptom of depression? a) Psychomotor retardation or agitation b) Sleeping too much or too little c) Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt d) High Energy Level - Correct answer d) High Energy Level
  2. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder involves a) children. b) adolescents. c) adults. d) both children and adolescents. - Correct answer d) both children and adolescents.
  3. The slowing of thoughts and movements by those experiencing depression is called a) Psychomotor agitation. b) Social withdrawal. c) Psychomotor retardation. d) Melancholia. - Correct answer c) Psychomotor retardation.
  4. Psychomotor agitation involves all but: a) Pacing. b) Limbs feeling heavy. c) Wringing hands. d) Fidgeting. - Correct answer b) Limbs feeling heavy.
  5. According to the DSM-5, bereavement-related symptoms are no longer excluded from the diagnosis of a) Major depressive disorder b) Persistent depressive disorder c) Premenstrual Dysphoric disorder d) Bipolar I disorder - Correct answer a) Major depressive disorder
  6. Which of the following disorders is newly included in the DSM-5? a) Bipolar I disorder b) Bipolar II disorder c) Bipolar III disorder d) Persistent depressive disorder - Correct answer d) Persistent depressive disorder
  1. In the DSM-5, __________ is included in persistent depressive disorder. a) Chronic bereavement-related depression b) Chronic major depressive disorder c) Bipolar I disorder d) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder - Correct answer b) Chronic major depressive disorder
  2. Jacqueline has been consistently depressed for the past three years. Based on this information, the best diagnosis for Jacqueline would be a) Persistent depressive disorder. b) Cyclothymic disorder. c) Bipolar disorder. d) Disruptive mood regulation disorder. - Correct answer a) Persistent depressive disorder.
  3. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is distinguished from major depression by the addition of all of the following symptoms except: a) Breast tenderness or swelling. b) Bloating. c) Loss of interest in previously pleasureable activities. d) Joint or muscle pain. - Correct answer d) Joint or muscle pain.
  4. The DSM-5 diagnosis of major depressive disorder includes __________ depressive symptoms that are present for at least two weeks. a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5 - Correct answer d) 5
  5. All of the following are mood disorders in the DSM-5 except: a) Mixed Anxiety/Depressive Disorder b) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder c) Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder d) Cyclothymia - Correct answer a) Mixed Anxiety/Depressive Disorder
  6. Nancy is a 28 year old female who presents with the symptoms of low energy, poor self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness and has had a depressed mood for most of the day more than half of the time for 2 years. The best diagnosis that describes her condition is a) Major Depressive Disorder b) Persistent Depressive Disorder c) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder d) Seasonal Affective Disorder - Correct answer b) Persistent Depressive Disorder

b) A 35-year-old unemployed man c) A 20-year-old wealthy man d) A 19-year-old wealthy woman who has had one episode of depression in the past - Correct answer c) A 20-year-old wealthy man

  1. Which of the following statements is correct? a) Cardiovascular health predicts depression. b) Depression predicts cardiovascular health. c) Cardiovascular health and depression are unrelated. d) Cardiovascular health and depression predict each other. - Correct answer d) Cardiovascular health and depression predict each other.
  2. Every winter for the past three years, Natalie has felt extremely depressed for a period of months and is unable to keep up with her responsibilities because of her low energy and difficulty concentrating. She always appears to feel better by early spring and is at her best during the summer. Which of the following DSM- diagnoses would best fit Natalie? a) Cyclothymic disorder b) Major depression— c) Seasonal affective disorder d) Natalie's symptoms reflect normal mood fluctuations and would not be given a DSM-5 diagnosis. - Correct answer c) Seasonal affective disorder
  3. Which of the following treatments for seasonal affective disorder is now considered a first-line recommendation in the APA Treatment Guidelines for Depression? a) Hypnosis b) Regular bright light exposure c) Psychodynamic therapy d) Traveling to a warmer climate during winter months - Correct answer b) Regular bright light exposure
  4. The DSM-5 recognizes which of the following forms of bipolar disorders? a) Bipolar I and Bipolar II b) Bipolar I, Bipolar II and Cyclothymia c) Bipolar and Cyclothymia d) Bipolar I, Bipolar II and Bipolar III - Correct answer b) Bipolar I, Bipolar II and Cyclothymia
  5. Jack reports being in a wonderful mood. He has been very active at work lately, even working far into the night, as he seems to need only a few hours of sleep at night. He is very talkative and quickly moves from one topic to another, describing a scheme he has for making a fortune in the stock market. These behaviors represent a change from Jack's normal behaviors and have caused severe functional impairment. He reports no previous periods like this. Which of the following diagnoses would best fit Jack?

a) Overanxious disorder. b) Dysthymic disorder. c) Bipolar disorder. d) Cyclothymic disorder. - Correct answer c) Bipolar disorder.

  1. Which of the following statements is true? a) All people who experience manic symptoms will experience symptoms of depression at some point during their lifetime. b) An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar I. c) An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar II. d) Researchers often study triggers of manic and depressive episodes simultaneously. - Correct answer c) An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar II.
  2. Flight of ideas refers to a) delusional thinking. b) suicidal thinking. c) the thinking of a person with dementia. d) rapid shifts in topics while speaking. - Correct answer d) rapid shifts in topics while speaking.
  3. To be diagnosed with bipolar I disorder, a person a) must be currently experiencing manic symptoms. b) must have experienced hypomanic symptoms as well as depressive symptoms at some point in their lifetime. c) must have had at least one episode of mania at some point in their lifetime. d) must have experienced at least one depressive episode. - Correct answer c) must have had at least one episode of mania at some point in their lifetime.
  4. Which of the following best describes hypomania? a) A type of mania that alternates with depression. b) A type of mania more common in dysthymic patients. c) A more severe form of mania. d) A less severe form of mania. - Correct answer d) A less severe form of mania.
  5. Which of the following is a chronic, milder form of bipolar disorder? a) dysthymic disorder b) cyclothymic disorder c) manic-depression d) hypomanic disorder - Correct answer b) cyclothymic disorder

d) Depression causes creative outbursts. - Correct answer b) There is a positive relationship between bipolar disorders and creativity.

  1. Twin studies yield heritability estimates of __________ for major depressive disorder. a) 37% b) 85% c) 25% d) 70% - Correct answer a) 37%
  2. Which of the following disorders has the highest heritability estimates? a) major depressive disorder b) bipolar disorder c) persistent depressive disorder d) cyclothymia - Correct answer b) bipolar disorder
  3. Norepinephrine and serotonin are __________ implicated in mood disorder etiology. a) two parts of the autonomic nervous system b) antidepressant medications c) neurotransmitters d) structures in the limbic system - Correct answer c) neurotransmitters
  4. Most researchers believe that a) mood disorders are caused by a single gene that regulates mood. b) mood disorders are caused by a set of genes. c) mood disorders are caused by a dysregulation of norepinephrine. d) mood disorders are caused by a single gene called N34. - Correct answer b) mood disorders are caused by a set of genes.
  5. Given the inconsistent evidence about levels of neurotransmitters in people with mood disorders, researchers have begun to focus research efforts on a) whether specific levels of serotonin or dopamine are important. b) understanding the types of people who have no disturbances in their absolute levels of neurotransmitters. c) finding a new neurotransmitter. d) the sensitivity of postsynaptic receptors. - Correct answer d) the sensitivity of postsynaptic receptors
  6. Which of the following statements is true? a) Serotonin is used to lower dopamine levels. b) People who are vulnerable to depression may have less sensitive serotonin receptors. c) People who are vulnerable to depression may have highly sensitive serotonin receptors.

d) A person who has very sensitive serotonin receptors is expected to experience lots of depressive symptoms as their serotonin levels drop. - Correct answer b) People who are vulnerable to depression may have less sensitive serotonin receptors.

42.. In regards to depression, the amygdala a) helps a person recall painful memories. b) helps a person execute plans. c) regulates heart rate. d) helps a person assess how emotionally important a given stimulus is. - Correct answer d) helps a person assess how emotionally important a given stimulus is.

  1. Functional studies of people with major depression show a) elevated activity in the amygdala. b) decreased activity in the amygdala. c) diminished volume in the prefrontal cortex. d) diminished volume of the hippocampus. - Correct answer a) elevated activity in the amygdala. 44.. Pleasure, motivation, and energy decrease in depression and increase in mania. This suggests neurological changes in the a) amygdala. b) second messengers. c) HPA axis. d) reward system. - Correct answer d) reward system.
  2. Among individuals who are depressed, a) cortisol levels are often poorly regulated. b) most have Cushing's syndrome as well. c) levels of dexamethasone are dysregulated. d) All of the above are correct. - Correct answer a) cortisol levels are often poorly regulated.
  3. In both animals and humans, too much cortisol appears to produce a) Cushing's syndrome. b) manic symptoms. c) depressive symptoms. d) HPA axis activity. - Correct answer c) depressive symptoms. 47.. Stressful life events a) are only related to the first episode of depression. b) are important in triggering episodes of depression. c) play little role in the onset of depressive episodes. d) mediate the relationship between genetics and environment. - Correct answer b) are important in triggering episodes of depression.
  1. If Stephanie is characterized as a person high in neuroticism, she a) is not likely to become depressed, but likely to become anxious. b) is at elevated risk for developing depression. c) is likely to experience low levels of anxiety, but high levels of depression. d) is most likely clinically depressed. - Correct answer b) is at elevated risk for developing depression.
  2. Which of the following personality traits has been most strongly associated with depression? a) agreeableness b) neuroticism c) extraversion d) avoidance - Correct answer b) neuroticism
  3. According to hopelessness theory the most important trigger of depression is having attributions that are: a) Stable and Specific. b) Unstable and Global. c) Unstable and Specific. d) Stable and Global. - Correct answer d) Stable and Global.
  4. The depressive cognitive triad, according to Beck's cognitive theory of depression, is a) pessimistic views of self, world, and future. b) negative beliefs about how things work in the world. c) negative schemata triggered by negative life events. d) distorted ways of reaching conclusions about events. - Correct answer a) pessimistic views of self, world, and future.
  5. In Beck's theory, one form of cognitive bias leading to depression would be excessive attention toward a) the past. b) global disasters. c) childhood sexual abuse. d) negative feedback. - Correct answer d) negative feedback.
  6. Considering the etiology of depressive disorders, the latest evidence suggests that they are a) neurobiological. b) psychosocial. c) both neurobiological and psychosocial. d) mostly genetic. - Correct answer c) both neurobiological and psychosocial.
  7. Jill is seeking treatment for depression, which started after she ended a long- term relationship. Which of the following would be a global depressive attribution she might make?

a) "My relationships end badly because I get jealous and I drive them away." b) "There must be something wrong with me, because I always attract people who are wrong for me." c) "Sometimes I feel there is something the matter with me. Maybe I am not pretty enough." d) "My next relationship will likely be better." - Correct answer b) "There must be something wrong with me, because I always attract people who are wrong for me."

61.. Research indicating that people with bipolar disorder describe themselves as very responsive to rewards may help explain why those with bipolar disorder are at increased risk for becoming manic after a) life events involving goal attainment. b) increasing the number of life needs. c) deep depression. d) receiving gifts. - Correct answer a) life events involving goal attainment.

  1. In bipolar disorder, depressive episodes are typically triggered by a) similar factors as in major depression. b) difficulty facing the seriousness of the disorder. c) aftereffects of manic episodes. d) neurological changes. - Correct answer a) similar factors as in major depression.
  2. Studies suggest that interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) a) is relatively ineffective. b) is comparable in its effectiveness to psychoanalysis. c) is effective in relieving depression and preventing relapse. d) is effective in treating depression, but fails to prevent relapse, especially in the elderly. - Correct answer c) is effective in relieving depression and preventing relapse.
  3. In interpersonal psychotherapy, the focus of treatment is on examining a) how the past is influencing the present. b) cognitive biases in relationships. c) current behaviors and how they interfere with relationships. d) major interpersonal problems in current relationships. - Correct answer d) major interpersonal problems in current relationships.
  4. Jolynn was experiencing major depression, and she went to a therapist who treated her with interpersonal therapy. Her therapist probably encouraged her to a) confront her parents with her anger at them for neglecting her as a child. b) keep a record of her moods over the course of the day and their relationship to the number of positive contacts she has with other people. c) examine her own way of relating to others in her environment.
  1. Tricyclics (TCAs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a) never used any more. b) parts of the limbic system implicated in mood disorders. c) neurotransmitters. d) antidepressant medications. - Correct answer d) antidepressant medications. 73.. Jacob's psychiatrist has recommended electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT), and Jacob is debating whether to consent to this treatment. Which of the following risks should Jacob consider when making his decision? a) bone fractures caused by the seizure b) memory loss and confusion c) developing a seizure disorder d) permanent changes in brain structure - Correct answer b) memory loss and confusion
  2. Electroconvulsive therapy a) can be a highly effective in treating depression, especially depression with psychotic features. b) is so risky that it is only reserved for people who are actively suicidal. c) is no longer used in the treatment of depression. d) is usually recommended if a person does not respond to SSRIs in the second week of treatment. - Correct answer a) can be a highly effective in treating depression, especially depression with psychotic features.
  3. Given that antidepressant medications have been demonstrated to be effective, why are other treatments for depression still used? a) The medication is effective only for the first few weeks of use. b) Medication is effective in treating bipolar but not unipolar patients. c) The medications are only effective for children and adolescents. d) Patients often do not recover and relapse after they stop taking the medication. - Correct answer d) Patients often do not recover and relapse after they stop taking the medication.
  4. Which of the following is a major problem that remains in the use of medication for the treatment of depression? a) Relapse after medication discontinuation. b) Permanent memory loss associated with some medicines. c) There is little effect upon negative attributions. d) All of the above are problems in medication treatment. - Correct answer a) Relapse after medication discontinuation.
  5. Medications as a treatment for depression a) are no longer used, since psychotherapy has been demonstrated to be more effective.

b) are used almost exclusively, since they have been found to be superior to psychotherapy. c) continue to be used despite evidence of ineffectiveness and serious side effects. d) are used most effectively in conjunction with psychotherapy. - Correct answer d) are used most effectively in conjunction with psychotherapy.

  1. Scott has bipolar disorder. Which medication is the most likely to be prescribed? a) imipramine b) lithium carbonate c) an MAO inhibitor d) fluoxetine (Prozac) - Correct answer b) lithium carbonate
  2. If a psychiatrist chooses to prescribe an antidepressant to a person with bipolar disorder, a) lithium can be stopped for the time he or she is taking the antidepressant, but must be resumed as soon as the antidepressant is stopped. b) it should only be an SSRI. c) it is crucial that a mood-stabilizing medication be prescribed as well. d) it should only be a TCA. - Correct answer c) it is crucial that a mood- stabilizing medication be prescribed as well.
  3. Which of the following is a problem with seeking psychiatric help from a primary care physician? a) Primary care doctors only know how to prescribe SSRI's. b) Primary care doctors tend to overreact to psychopathology. c) It is more expensive to obtain psychiatric help from a primary care doctor. d) Primary care doctors often give medicine but are not trained to properly to diagnose episodes of depression. - Correct answer d) Primary care doctors often give medicine but are not trained to properly to diagnose episodes of depression.
  4. Which of the following describes the relationship between depression and suicide? a) Almost all people who commit suicide are depressed. b) Almost all people who are depressed attempt suicide. c) More than half of the people who attempt suicide are depressed at the time of the act. d) Contrary to popular belief, there is no relationship between depression and suicide. - Correct answer c) More than half of the people who attempt suicide are depressed at the time of the act.
  5. In regard to suicide and gender, more __________ attempt suicide and more __________ actually kill themselves. a) women; men b) women; women
  1. Including symptoms of severe recurrent temper outbursts and persistent negative mood for at least 1 year beginning before age 10, _____________________ is a new diagnosis in the DSM-5. a) Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder b) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder c) Major Depressive Disorder d) Persistent Depressive Disorder - Correct answer a) Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
  2. The diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder includes the criterion that a) The symptoms must resolve completely within a few days of the onset of menses. b) The symptoms must persist in similar severity from a few days before to a few days after the onset of menses. c) The symptoms must be most severe during menses. d) The symptom of self-depreciation must be present. - Correct answer a) The symptoms must resolve completely within a few days of the onset of menses.
  3. In one prospective study, feelings of rejection and self-hatred preceded the behavior of _______________. a) Suicidal self-injury b) Nonsuicidal self-injury c) Mania d) None of the above - Correct answer b) Nonsuicidal self-injury
  4. The diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder should NOT be made when a) there has ever been a manic episode lasting longer than one day. b) there has never been a manic episode lasting longer than one day. c) the temper outbursts are frequent and inconsistent with the child's developmental level. d) there is a family history of bipolar disorder. - Correct answer a) there has ever been a manic episode lasting longer than one day.
  5. The symptoms of ____________ must occur most severely within the week before menses. a) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) b) Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) c) Perimenstrual Distress Disorder (PMDD) d) Premenstrual Myalgia Syndrome (PMS) - Correct answer a) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  1. Which of the following symptoms differentiate Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder from Persistent Depressive Disorder? a) Joint or muscle pain indicates Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder but not Persistent Depressive Disorder. b) Depressive symptoms must persist for at least two years in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder but not in Persistent Depressive Disorder. c) Sleeping too much or too little is indicative of Persistent Depressive Disorder but not Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. d) The only distinction is in the timing and frequency of the symptoms. - Correct answer a) Joint or muscle pain indicates Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder but not Persistent Depressive Disorder.
  2. Describe the interpersonal therapy for depression, and ways it is distinct from, and similar to, cognitive therapy for depression. - Correct answer
  3. Joint or muscle pain is specifically excluded from the criteria for premenstrual dysphoric disorder. a) True b) False - Correct answer b) False
  4. Compare Beck's cognitive theory of depression with hopelessness theories. - Correct answer
  5. Discuss genetic factors in the etiology of mood disorders. - Correct answer
  6. Discuss the role of neurotransmitters in the etiology of mood disorders. Be sure to include a discussion of the mixed findings within this area of research. - Correct answer
  7. Discuss why researchers have linked certain symptoms of depression and mania to changes in the sensitivity of the reward system in the brain. - Correct answer
  8. Discuss the role of life events in depression. - Correct answer
  9. What is neuroticism? Discuss the role of neuroticism in relation to depression. - Correct answer
  10. Define ECT and discuss how it is used today. What are the pros and cons of undergoing this treatment? - Correct answer 104.. Discuss the problems that can arise when individuals seek psychiatric help from primary care doctors. - Correct answer