Deck 4: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Question 1

About 1 person in ________ can be diagnosed with major depression at any given time.

A)5
B)20
C)40
D)100

Answer 1

20

Question 2

Chronic mild or moderate "blues" would be classified as _________.

A)chronic blues
B)hypomania
C)Persistent Depressive Disorder
D)dysmania

Answer 2

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Question 3

Major depressive disorder affects about __________ % of Canadians at some point in their lives.

A)1
B)5
C)12
D)21

Answer 3

12

Question 4

Celine is in a very downcast mood.She has a poor appetite,has lost weight,and feels constantly fatigued.She has lost interest in most of her regular activities because they seem like "too much effort" and they no longer give her any pleasure.She seems indifferent to her family and friends and has recurrent thoughts of suicide.She is best described as suffering from ________.

A)persistent depressive disorder
B)cyclothymic disorder
C)major depressive disorder
D)bipolar disorder

Question 5

Mood disorders that involve mood swings from one extreme to another are considered ________.

A)unipolar
B)unilinear
C)bipolar
D)multilinear

Question 6

Naomi has been very depressed since the death of her mother 10 days ago.She doesn't eat,has lost interest in her usual activities,and takes no pleasure in anything she does.All she can do right now is think about the past and wish she could be with her mother again.She is best described as suffering from ________.

A)persistent depressive disorder
B)cyclothymic disorder
C)major depressive disorder
D)bereavement

Question 7

Disorders such as cyclothymia are ________.

A)unipolar
B)bipolar
C)unilinear
D)multilinear

Question 8

Mood disorders in which the disturbance lies in only one direction are considered ________.

A)unipolar
B)unilinear
C)bipolar
D)multilinear

Question 9

The most common type of diagnosable mood disorder is ________.

A)major depression
B)persistent depressive disorder
C)bipolar disorder
D)cyclothymic disorder

Question 10

A reduced interest in sex would be best described as a __________ feature of depression.

A)change in emotional state
B)change in motivation
C)change in functioning and motor behaviour
D)cognitive change

Question 11

Abraham has been so "down" lately that he has begun to have faulty perceptions of reality.He has delusions of unworthiness,feels guilt for supposed horrible wrongdoings,and at times feels that his body is rotting away because of physical illness.He has even hallucinated that Satan has told him he is being punished for his sins.He is best described as suffering from ________.

A)persistent depressive disorder
B)cyclothymic disorder
C)major depressive disorder
D)bipolar disorder

Question 12

Disturbances in mood that are serious enough to impair daily functioning are called ________ disorders.

A)adjustment
B)personality
C)anxiety
D)mood

Question 13

Marina is physically agitated and cannot concentrate.She is irritable and loses her temper.These symptoms may indicate a diagnosis of __________ disorder.

A)major depressive
B)hypomania
C)bipolar
D)cyclothymia

Question 14

Of the following,the most prominent feature of depression is ________.

A)suicidal ideation
B)apathy
C)depressed mood
D)faulty perception of reality

Question 15

An Ontario survey found that __________ % had felt sad in the preceding seven days and __________ % had felt depressed during this period.

A)22;4
B)12;14
C)4;22
D)16;12

Question 16

Disorders such as Persistent Depressive Disorder and cyclothymia are ________ disorders.

A)factitious
B)delusional
C)impulse control
D)mood

Question 17

Enduring states of emotional experience that colour our psychological lives are called _____.

A)motivational states
B)moods
C)drives
D)traits

Question 18

Disorders such as depression and Persistent Depressive Disorder are ________.

A)unipolar
B)bipolar
C)unilinear
D)multilinear

Question 19

In a major depressive episode,the adult person experiences either a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in all or virtually all activities for a period of at least ________.

A)1 week
B)2 weeks
C)3 weeks
D)4 weeks

Question 20

________ has been referred to as the "common cold" of mental health.

A)Depression
B)Anxiety
C)Persistent Depressive Disorder
D)Bipolar disorder

Question 21

The cause of seasonal affective disorder is related to ________.

A)cold temperatures
B)reflected glare from snow
C)lack of adequate sunlight
D)"cabin fever"

Question 22

According to Health Canada,which of the following is NOT a cause of generally higher rates of depression in Aboriginal communities?

A)conflicting messages about the value of their community
B)genetic factors
C)cultural instability leading to increased rates of child abuse
D)higher rates of poverty

Question 23

About ________ % of persons who have had major depressive disorder have recurrences.

A)10
B)20
C)50
D)75

Question 24

The difference between males and females in relative risk for developing major depressive disorder begins in ________.

A)childhood
B)adolescence
C)young adulthood
D)middle age

Question 25

Which of the following people is MOST likely to suffer from seasonal affective disorder?

A)a young adult female
B)a young adult male
C)a middle-aged female
D)a middle-aged male

Question 26

Corte found that _____ are more likely to distract themselves when they are depressed,whereas _____ are more likely to amplify depression by ruminating about their feelings and possible causes.

A)men;women
B)women;men
C)adolescents;adults
D)people in treatment;people not being treated

Question 27

One's tendency to __________ has been found to lead to more severe forms of depression.

A)ruminate
B)catastrophize
C)deny
D)project blame

Question 28

Women are ________ times as likely as men to experience major depressive disorder during their lifetimes.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Question 29

All of the following are factors that influence risk for major depression EXCEPT ___________.

A)age
B)level of education
C)marital status
D)socioeconomic status

Question 30

A major depressive disorder,if left untreated,usually lasts for ________ months or longer.

A)1
B)3
C)6
D)12

Question 31

Each of the following is true of major depressive disorder EXCEPT ________.

A)less than half of those who suffer an initial major depressive episode will eventually have a recurrence
B)it can be accompanied by psychotic features,such as delusions
C)some people experience a single episode with a full return to previous levels of functioning
D)a single episode can last for more than two years

Question 32

Major depression generally develops among people in their ________.

A)teens
B)20s and 30s
C)40s and 50s
D)60s and 70s

Question 33

The therapy of choice for patients with seasonal affective disorder is ________.

A)phototherapy
B)logotherapy
C)chemotherapy
D)physical therapy

Question 34

Monique finds that every winter she becomes fatigued,is excessively sleepy,has a craving for carbohydrates,and puts on weight.In the spring,her symptoms disappear.She is most likely suffering from ________.

A)persistent depressive disorder
B)cyclothymic disorder
C)bipolar disorder
D)seasonal affective disorder

Question 35

Corte found that men often distract themselves from depression by turning to ________,which can lead to another set of psychological and social problems.

A)illegal drugs
B)compulsions
C)illicit sex
D)alcohol

Question 36

Which of the following people is LEAST likely to develop major depression?

A)an older,poor,divorced person
B)a young,wealthy,single person
C)an older,wealthy,married person
D)a young,poor.person who is separated

Question 37

A multinational study of nine countries showed that rates of major depression have been ______ in Canada and elsewhere.

A)dropping
B)rising
C)levelling off
D)staying about the same

Question 38

Which of the following people is MOST likely,statistically,to suffer from depressive disorder?

A)an older,poor,divorced person
B)a young,wealthy,single person
C)an older,wealthy,married person
D)a young,poor,person who is separated

Question 39

Seasonal affective disorder is most common among ________.

A)children
B)young adults
C)middle-aged adults
D)elderly adults

Question 40

The least increase in rates of major depression has been in ___________.

A)Canada
B)Italy
C)New Zealand
D)Finland

Question 41

Sadie has persistent depressive disorder.Her friends and family may perceive her as ________.

A)whining and complaining
B)selfish and impulsive
C)arrogant and demanding
D)unpredictable and irresponsible

Question 42

Major depressive episodes occur ________ frequently and appear to be ________ in duration among "double" depressives than among "pure" major depressives.

A)less;shorter
B)less;longer
C)more;shorter
D)more;longer

Question 43

Alex has severe mood swings,from extreme elation and hyperactivity to major depression.One moment he feels like he's on top of the world,the next moment he feels suicidal.He is probably suffering from ________.

A)major depressive disorder
B)cyclothymic disorder
C)bipolar disorder
D)persistent depressive disorder

Question 44

Postpartum "blues" typically last about ________.

A)two or three days
B)two weeks
C)two months
D)four months

Question 45

The DSM-5 treats postpartum depression as a __________.

A)unique form of depression
B)subtype of major depression
C)disorder not clinically recognized
D)subtype of persistent depressive disorder

Question 46

People who have severe mood swings from extreme elation to severe depression are suffering from ________.

A)major depressive disorder
B)cyclothymic disorder
C)bipolar disorder
D)persistent depressive disorder

Question 47

Postpartum depression usually remits during the first __________ months after childbirth.

A)three
B)four
C)five
D)seven

Question 48

The prevalence of postpartum depression is believed to be in the range of ________%,although there are considerable variations across different cultures.

A)2-4
B)10-15
C)20-25
D)35-43

Question 49

Anne had a baby about 10 months ago.Ever since,she has had a poor appetite,been unable to sleep (even when the baby wasn't waking her),had poor self-esteem,and been unable to concentrate for any length of time.She is most likely suffering from ________.

A)postpartum blues
B)postpartum psychosis
C)cyclothymic disorder
D)postpartum depression

Question 50

A depressive disorder that develops during childhood or adolescence,involves less severe symptoms than major depression,but has a longer-lasting,more chronic pattern of development and often results in sufferers being seen as "whiny" or "complaining" is ________.

A)persistent depressive disorder
B)cyclothymic disorder
C)bipolar disorder
D)anhedonia

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a psychosocial factor that may contribute to the cause of postpartum depression?

A)financial problems
B)troubled marriage
C)an unwanted child
D)country of origin

Question 52

The average duration for an episode of persistent depressive disorder is about ________.

A)several days
B)several weeks
C)several months
D)several years

Question 53

Phototherapy generally is more effective if the light is directed at the person's ________.

A)ears
B)eyes
C)chest
D)entire body

Question 54

Persistent Depressive Disorder affects about ________ % of the adult population of Canada.

A)3-6
B)9-12
C)15-18
D)20-23

Question 55

In severe case of bipolar disorder,people may experience disorders of thinking similar to those of people with ___________.

A)panic disorder
B)schizophrenia
C)anxiety
D)phobias

Question 56

Craving for carbohydrates is a feature of __________ disorder.

A)major depression
B)bipolar
C)seasonal affective
D)Persistent Depressive Disorder

Question 57

Persistent Depressive Disorder has a ________ severity of symptoms and a________ duration than major depressive disorder.

A)lesser;shorter
B)lesser;longer
C)greater;shorter
D)greater;longer

Question 58

AAA

Question 59

Anne had a baby two days ago.Since the birth,her moods have varied wildly,from tearful to irritable.She has outbursts of sadness and crying and at other times feels out of control.She is most likely suffering from ________.

A)postpartum blues
B)postpartum psychosis
C)cyclothymic disorder
D)postpartum depression

Question 60

In bipolar disorder,manic episodes are usually ________ in duration and end ________ abruptly than depressive episodes.

A)shorter;less
B)shorter;more
C)longer;more
D)longer;less

Question 61

Aida receives phototherapy for her seasonal affective disorder.This artificial light treatment will likely be directed at her __________.

A)eyes
B)full body,similar to a tanning booth
C)face,while protecting her eyes
D)upper torso

Question 62

People in a manic phase tend to speak very rapidly,with ___________.

A)rapid speech
B)accelerated speech
C)word salad
D)pressured speech

Question 63

Eugene was having a normal day when suddenly he felt an overwhelming expansion of his mood.He now feels euphoric,cheerful,and optimistic;has boundless energy;and feels sociable and confident.However,he is also hyperactive,impulsive,demanding,and overbearing.His behaviour is typical of a ________.

A)bipolar episode
B)hypomanic episode
C)manic episode
D)depressive episode

Question 64

In the ________ type of bipolar disorder,mania and depression may occur together.

A)rapid cycling
B)simultaneous
C)mixed
D)undifferentiated

Question 65

Rapid cycling is associated with a ________ impairment in vocational and social functioning and a ________ rate of relapse than typical bipolar disorder.

A)lesser;lower
B)greater;lower
C)lesser;higher
D)greater;higher

Question 66

Basil has been diagnosed with recurring bipolar disorder.His therapist,family,and friends should be most concerned about possible attempts of suicide ________.

A)during his peak of a manic episode
B)during his depths of a depressive episode
C)on his way down from a manic episode
D)on his way up from a depressive episode

Question 67

Bipolar I disorder affects about ________ % of the adult population.

A)2
B)5
C)8
D)2 .

Question 68

The essential feature of bipolar I disorder is the occurrence of one or more ________ episodes.

A)major depressive
B)persistent depressive disorder
C)hypomanic
D)manic

Question 69

Bipolar II disorder affects about ________ % of the adult population.

A)0)5
B)5
C)11
D)15

Question 70

The typical age of onset for bipolar disorder is in one's ________.

A)childhood
B)teens
C)20s or 30s
D)40s or 50s

Question 71

In the "mixed" type of bipolar I disorder,________.

A)there are no apparent major depressive episodes
B)major depressive episodes occur in-between manic episodes
C)major depressive episodes and manic episodes occur simultaneously
D)there are both hypomanic and manic episodes

Question 72

Mariano suddenly quit his job,enrolled in law school for day classes,took on a job waiting tables at night,and began organizing charity drives on weekends.He also began work on his "great American novel" and offered to coach a little league team in his "spare time." His behaviour is typical of someone having a ________.

A)hypomanic episode
B)depressive episode
C)cyclothymic episode
D)manic episode

Question 73

Rapid cycling is associated with a(n)_________ and is relatively uncommon.

A)earlier age of onset
B)later age of onset
C)more rapid onset
D)slower rate of onset

Question 74

Gender differences in rates of bipolar II disorder ________.

A)are quite clear,with men having a higher rate than women
B)are quite clear,with women having a higher rate than men
C)are not well established,except that the rate is rising faster for women
D)are not well established

Question 75

In bipolar II disorder,a person experiences ________ episodes.

A)neither manic nor hypomanic
B)manic,but not hypomanic
C)hypomanic,but not manic
D)both manic and hypomanic

Question 76

The DSM-5 distinguishes between ________ general types of bipolar disorder.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Question 77

In the rapid cycling type of bipolar disorder,the individual experiences at least ________ or more full cycles of mania or depression within a year.

A)two
B)four
C)six
D)eight

Question 78

Many people with bipolar disorder _________treatment.

A)refuse
B)do not receive
C)can't afford
D)do not know about

Question 79

Women are ________ as likely as men to develop bipolar disorder.

A)half
B)just
C)twice
D)four times

Question 80

In the ________ type of bipolar disorder,the individual experiences two or more full cycles of mania and depression within a year without intervening normal periods.

A)rapid cycling
B)sequential
C)mixed
D)differentiated