Question 1

Fernando's depression has largely been triggered by the attributional patterns he uses to explain negative life events. The fact that Fernando's depression is mainly explained by cognitive processes rather than genetic ones makes his depression more _____ in nature.

Accepted Answer

Exogenous depression is influenced by external factors, such as life events and cognitive processes, rather than internal genetic factors.

Question 2

Topics covered in ____ are often related to past and present mood symptoms, relevant risk factors such as interpersonal and cognitive factors, medical and treatment history, ongoing problems and comorbid diagnoses, motivation for change, social support, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Unstructured interviews are comprehensive and flexible, allowing the interviewer to explore a wide range of topics such as mood symptoms, risk factors, medical history, and more, tailored to the individual's specific situation.

Question 3

Bipolar disorders are seen ____ across cultures.

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorders are generally seen equally across cultures, indicating a similar prevalence rate worldwide.

Question 4

Angela has never been a great student, but once she gets into college, it is even harder. She tries reading the book, and does poorly. Her instructor encourages her to outline the text as she reads, but she still does poorly. She goes to tutoring, but still is failing. No matter what she does, it does not seem to help her do better in class. Based on this experience, Angela may develop the cognitive risk factor for depression known as

Accepted Answer

Angela's experience of trying different strategies and still failing may lead her to develop learned helplessness, where she feels that no matter what she does, she cannot succeed, leading to feelings of helplessness and potentially depression.

Question 5

Immigrants who are more acculturated to mainstream culture demonstrate ____ rates of depression compared to those who are less acculturated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Immigrants who are more acculturated to mainstream...

Question 6

Adam's therapist thoroughly examined his genetic predisposition toward depression and the stressful, life-changing events he has experienced. These two main areas of assessment can be called

Accepted Answer

The therapist is assessing Adam's biological vulnerability (genetic predisposition) and psychological vulnerability (stressful life events), which are key factors in understanding depression.

Question 7

Jake is a 37-year-old male with two daughters, a wife, a mortgage, and a car payment. Which interpersonal issue is more likely to depress him?

Accepted Answer

The mortgage statement just came, and the increase is going to make the payment a lot higher than what he can manage. This is a major financial stressor that can lead to depression.

Question 8

Family risk factors for bipolar disorders include

Accepted Answer

All of these factors, including poor family cohesion, marital conflict, and low parental warmth, are considered family risk factors for bipolar disorders.

Question 9

Internal or biologically-based depression is called ____, and external or environmentally-based depression is called ____.

Accepted Answer

Endogenous depression is biologically-based, while exogenous depression is environmentally-based.

Question 10

Consider all of the following individuals who have risk factors for bipolar disorder. Which person is most likely to have been included in a prevention program, based on currently existing programs?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider all of the following individuals who...

Question 11

Which characteristic is most associated with increased risk of depression later in life?

Accepted Answer

Impaired attachment, particularly in early childhood, is associated with an increased risk of developing depression later in life due to the lack of secure emotional bonds and support.

Question 12

Prevention programs for depressive disorders typically address

Accepted Answer

Prevention programs for depressive disorders are designed to address individuals across a spectrum, including those without symptoms, those at risk, and those who already have the disorder, to prevent onset, reduce risk, and manage symptoms effectively.

Question 13

The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale and the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression will both help determine

Accepted Answer

These scales are designed to assess the severity of symptoms and monitor changes over time, particularly in response to treatment.

Question 14

Children of parents with a mood disorder have ____ as compared to the general population.

Accepted Answer

Children of parents with a mood disorder are at a higher risk of developing mood disorders themselves compared to the general population due to genetic and environmental factors.

Question 15

Evolutionary theories of hypomania presume that these episodes enhance

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evolutionary theories of hypomania presume that these...

Question 16

Interview assessment techniques for mood disorders and suicide can be an important observational tool beyond the questions and answers themselves, allowing the assessor to consider

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal behaviors can provide critical insights into a person's emotional state and potential mood disorders, which may not be fully captured through verbal responses alone.

Question 17

Cognitive theories of depression generally relate to what is sometimes called nonbiological, environmentally based, or ____ depression.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive theories of depression often refer to "exogenous" depression, which is influenced by external, environmental factors rather than biological or internal causes.

Question 18

Amy has a son who is depressed. Amy does have very high standards for both academic and behavioral success, and she is constantly after her son about every little thing he does wrong. She frequently puts him down, shames him, and can even be hostile when she tries to correct him. Her son feels like he can never catch a break from her. This pattern of interaction in a family is an example of a risk factor for childhood depression known as

Accepted Answer

Expressed emotion refers to the critical, hostile, and emotionally over-involved attitude that family members may have towards a person with a mental health condition, which can be a risk factor for depression.

Question 19

Migrant workers and immigrants have been shown to be

Accepted Answer

Migrant workers and immigrants often face unique stressors such as cultural adjustment, discrimination, and separation from family, which can increase their susceptibility to depression.

Question 20

Evolutionary theories of _____ are less available than of other mood disorders.

Accepted Answer

Evolutionary theories have been more extensively developed for depression and other mood disorders, while mania has received less attention in this context.

Quiz 7: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders and Suicide