Question 1

It has been 24 hours since Jazmine gave birth to a healthy baby boy.However,during this second day,Jazmine has been very tense and irritable and cries frequently.By the end of the next day,she is beginning to feel more like "her old self." Jazmine is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Jazmine is experiencing maternity blues, which is a common phenomenon that occurs in the first few days after giving birth. This can involve feelings of sadness, irritability, and tearfulness, but typically resolves within a week or two without requiring any specific treatment. Postpartum depression and childbirth-related dysthymia are more severe and persistent forms of mood disorders that can occur after childbirth, whereas motherese refers to the way in which mothers (and other adults) tend to speak to infants in a high-pitched, exaggerated manner.

Question 2

Negative,distorted,or self-defeating thoughts underlie depression,according to the _______ theory.

Accepted Answer

The cognitive theory of depression proposes that negative, distorted, or self-defeating thoughts contribute to the development and maintenance of symptoms of depression.

Question 3

In the development of the more severe (major)mood disorders,which of the following seem(s)to play the largest role?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that biological factors, such as genetics and brain chemistry, play the largest role in the development of major mood disorders. Social factors and learned helplessness may also contribute, but to a lesser extent. How a person handles anger may be a factor in some cases, but is not a key factor in the development of all types of mood disorders.

Question 4

Depression is caused by learned helplessness,according to the _______ theory.

Accepted Answer

The behavioral theory suggests that depression is caused by learned helplessness, which occurs when individuals become convinced they have no control over the events in their lives, leading to feelings of hopelessness and despair. This theory focuses on observable behaviors and the environment, rather than internal mental processes or unconscious conflicts (as in psychoanalytic theory) or the individual's capacity for personal growth and self-actualization (as in humanistic theory). Cognitive theory also plays a role in understanding depression, but it focuses more on negative thought patterns and distortions in thinking rather than learned helplessness.

Question 5

After childbirth,women may experience a mild depression lasting from one to two days after delivery,which is marked by crying,fitful sleep,tension,anger,and irritability.This mild depression is known as

Accepted Answer

The mild depression that women may experience after childbirth, lasting from one to two days, is known as maternity blues. Postpartum depression and childbirth-related dysthymia are more severe and long-lasting conditions, lasting for weeks or even months. Motherese refers to the sing-song voice and simplified language that adults use when speaking to infants.

Question 6

Regarding pregnancy and childbirth,the two most common forms of depression experienced by women are

Accepted Answer

Maternity blues and postpartum depression are the two most common forms of depression experienced by women during pregnancy and childbirth. Maternity blues refer to brief periods of emotional distress, mood changes, and tearfulness that occur in up to 80% of postpartum women, while postpartum depression is a more severe and persistent form of depression that affects approximately 10-15% of new mothers.

Question 7

Regarding depression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic theory is not widely accepted as a primary explanation for depression, and other theories such as cognitive and behavioral approaches are more commonly used in clinical practice.

Question 8

Approximately what percent of all women experience "maternity blues" from one to two days after childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 25 to 50 percent of women experience "maternity blues" from one to two days after childbirth, which is characterized by mild mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and tearfulness. This is a normal and temporary reaction to the hormonal changes and the adjustment to the new role of being a mother.

Question 9

Factors that contribute to women's greater risk of depression include

Accepted Answer

Women's greater risk of depression is influenced by various factors, including but not limited to providing emotional support to others, conflicts about birth control and pregnancy, and poverty. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Question 10

Regarding gender and depression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Sierra constantly criticizes her appearance and her abilities and downplays her many accomplishments.These negative,self-defeating thoughts have led to her long-standing depression,according to the theory.

Accepted Answer

The theory that best explains Sierra's negative self-talk and resulting depression is the cognitive theory, which emphasizes the role of negative thoughts and beliefs in causing and maintaining psychological problems. Sierra's constant criticism of herself and downplaying of her accomplishments suggests she has negative core beliefs about herself, which are likely influencing her mood and behavior. Cognitive therapy would be an appropriate treatment approach to help Sierra challenge and modify these negative beliefs.

Question 12

According to behavioral theory,depression is caused by

Accepted Answer

Behavioral theory suggests that depression is caused by learned helplessness, which is a state where an individual believes that they have no control over the outcome of a situation and thus, feels helpless and hopeless. They may begin to feel that they are unable to change their circumstances, leading to feelings of depression.

Question 13

Women are 50 percent more likely to experience depression than men,with the main reason for this difference being

Accepted Answer

Social and environmental conditions, such as societal expectations, gender roles, discrimination, and unequal access to resources and opportunities, have a significant impact on mental health and contribute to the higher prevalence of depression among women. Hormonal levels may also play a role in the development of depression, particularly during periods of hormonal fluctuations such as pregnancy and menopause, but this alone does not fully explain the gender difference in depression rates. There is some evidence suggesting that structural differences in the brain may be involved in depression, but the exact nature of these differences and their relationship to gender remains unclear.

Question 14

According to cognitive psychologists,depression is caused by

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Jasmine has been very depressed.Her therapist utilizes aspects of mastery training to help her to overcome her learned helplessness.Jasmine's therapist is most likely a _______ therapist.

Accepted Answer

Mastery training is a technique used in behavioral therapy to help individuals overcome learned helplessness. Therefore, Jasmine's therapist is most likely a behavioral therapist. The other options (psychoanalytic, cognitive, humanistic) do not typically use mastery training as a technique in their therapies.

Question 16

Regarding women and depression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

While hormonal fluctuations may play a role in depression in women, they are not considered to be the main reason for the higher rate of depression in women than in men. Other factors such as sociocultural and environmental factors, as well as genetic and biological factors, are also believed to contribute to the gender difference in depression rates.

Question 17

By what percent are women more likely to experience depression than men?

Accepted Answer

Women are around 50 percent more likely to experience depression than men. This is often attributed to hormonal and biological differences between the sexes.

Question 18

Regarding women and depression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

While there are some differences in brain structure and genetic factors that may contribute to differences in depression rates between men and women, these are not the main reasons for the disparity. Social and environmental factors, such as those listed in choices A and D, play a significant role in the development of depression in women.

Question 19

Factors that contribute to women's greater risk of depression include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Sex-linked traits are genetic factors that contribute to women's greater risk of depression, such as hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. However, the other factors listed (work and parenting, poverty, sexual and physical abuse) are social and environmental factors that also contribute to women's higher risk of depression.

Question 20

An estimated 25 to 50 percent of women experience maternity blues,a mild depression that usually lasts from

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 62: Psychological Disorders: Mood Disorders

It has been 24 hours since Jazmine gave birth to a healthy baby boy.However,during this second day,Jazmine has been very tense and irritable and cries frequently.By the end of the next day,she is beginning to feel more like "her old self." Jazmine is experiencing

Negative,distorted,or self-defeating thoughts underlie depression,according to the _______ theory.

In the development of the more severe (major) mood disorders,which of the following seem(s) to play the largest role?

Depression is caused by learned helplessness,according to the _______ theory.

After childbirth,women may experience a mild depression lasting from one to two days after delivery,which is marked by crying,fitful sleep,tension,anger,and irritability.This mild depression is known as

Regarding pregnancy and childbirth,the two most common forms of depression experienced by women are

Regarding depression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Approximately what percent of all women experience "maternity blues" from one to two days after childbirth?

Factors that contribute to women's greater risk of depression include

Regarding gender and depression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Sierra constantly criticizes her appearance and her abilities and downplays her many accomplishments.These negative,self-defeating thoughts have led to her long-standing depression,according to the theory.

According to behavioral theory,depression is caused by

Women are 50 percent more likely to experience depression than men,with the main reason for this difference being

According to cognitive psychologists,depression is caused by

Jasmine has been very depressed.Her therapist utilizes aspects of mastery training to help her to overcome her learned helplessness.Jasmine's therapist is most likely a _______ therapist.

Regarding women and depression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

By what percent are women more likely to experience depression than men?

Regarding women and depression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Factors that contribute to women's greater risk of depression include all of the following EXCEPT

An estimated 25 to 50 percent of women experience maternity blues,a mild depression that usually lasts from