Question 1

Bipolar disorder is found ________.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that bipolar disorder affects both men and women equally.

Question 2

An athlete who blames herself for her team's loss, even though the whole team played badly, or a man who hasn't had a traffic accident in 20 years who still thinks he is a bad driver because of a dent he put in his car 21 years ago, is engaging in ________.

Accepted Answer

These individuals are engaging in cognitive distortions, specifically overgeneralization and personalization. Overgeneralization occurs when someone takes one experience and applies it to all situations (e.g. one bad game means someone is a bad athlete). Personalization occurs when someone takes responsibility for things that they have no control over (e.g. blaming oneself for a team loss when everyone played badly).

Question 3

Which of the following people is most likely to commit suicide?

Accepted Answer

Elderly White males have the highest suicide rates among demographic groups in the United States, influenced by factors such as isolation, health issues, and access to means.

Question 4

In young children, ________ may be manifested as a "failure to thrive," or weight gain, or as a delay in speech or motor development.

Accepted Answer

Failure to thrive, weight gain, and delayed speech or motor development are not typical symptoms of schizophrenia, an adjustment disorder, or a personality disorder. However, they may be signs of depression, especially in young children who may not be able to articulate their feelings of sadness or hopelessness.

Question 5

In the United States, the suicide rate is ________ among Whites than among minorities.

Accepted Answer

The suicide rate among Whites in the United States is much higher than among minorities. According to data from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the suicide rate among Whites in 2018 was 15.85 per 100,000 individuals, while the rate among African Americans was 5.68 per 100,000 and among Hispanics was 7.23 per 100,000.

Question 6

Charlie has had excessive mood swings since he was a child. At times, he hates himself and feels he is a failure. Other times, he is euphoric and feels he can do whatever he sets his mind to. This behavior is typical of a(n) ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Charlie's mood swings and extreme emotions are characteristic of bipolar disorders, which involve episodes of depression and mania. Obsessive-compulsive disorders are marked by repetitive thoughts and behaviors, while schizophrenia is defined by delusions and hallucinations. Somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without a clear medical cause.

Question 7

People considering suicide are usually most overwhelmed with ________.

Accepted Answer

Hopelessness is often the main emotion that drives someone to consider or attempt suicide.

Question 8

Illogical and maladaptive responses to early negative life events leading to feelings of incompetence and unworthiness that are reactivated whenever a new situation arises that resembles the original events are called ________.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive distortions are illogical and maladaptive responses to early negative life events that lead to feelings of incompetence and unworthiness. These feelings are reactivated whenever a new situation arises that resembles the original events.

Question 9

Depression and mania have been linked to ________.

Accepted Answer

Both depression and mania have been linked to neurotransmitter (specifically, serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) imbalances in the brain.

Question 10

A famous theorist argues that depression often results from and is maintained by cognitive distortions that lead to feelings of worthlessness and incompetence. This view is most similar to that of ________.

Accepted Answer

The theorist described in the question is most likely Aaron Beck, who developed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression. Beck argued that depression is often maintained by negative automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions which lead to feelings of worthlessness and incompetence. Maslow, Skinner, and Freud did not specifically focus on cognitive distortions as a cause or maintenance factor of depression.

Question 11

A mood disorder that includes both depression and mania is known as ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A mood disorder that includes both depression (low mood) and mania (high mood) is known as bipolar disorder.

Question 12

Bipolar disorder is ________ common than depression and has a ________ biological component than depression.

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is less common than depression and has a stronger biological component than depression. This is because bipolar disorder is thought to have a stronger genetic component, while depression can be influenced by environmental factors. Additionally, bipolar disorder is characterized by distinct manic and depressive episodes, while depression is typically characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness.

Question 13

In school-aged children, ________ may be manifested as antisocial behavior, excessive worrying, sleep disturbances, or unwarranted fatigue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In school-aged children, ________ may be manifested...

Question 14

Men are more likely than women to succeed in a suicide attempt because men ________.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that men are more likely to use lethal means, such as firearms, in their suicide attempts, while women are more likely to use less lethal means, such as drug overdoses or self-cutting. This difference in method is a key reason why men are more likely to die by suicide.

Question 15

There is consistent evidence that genetic factors play ________ role in the development of depression and in the development of bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies have shown that genetic factors play a significant role in the development of depression and bipolar disorder. Family, twin, and adoption studies have demonstrated a higher risk for these disorders in individuals with family members who also have the condition. Additionally, research examining the heritability of these disorders has determined that genetic factors account for a significant portion of their development. It is important to note that while genetics play a role, environmental factors also have an impact on the development of depression and bipolar disorder.

Question 16

Adolescents account for ________ percent of the suicide attempts in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Adolescents account for approximately 12% of the suicide attempts in the United States. This is a significant proportion, highlighting the need for effective prevention and intervention strategies for this age group.

Question 17

The opposite of depression is ________.

Accepted Answer

The opposite of depression, which is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and low energy, is mania. Mania involves elevated mood, high levels of energy and activity, and sometimes impulsive or reckless behavior. Neurosis and anxiety are not opposites of depression but can coexist with it. A fugue is a dissociative disorder characterized by memory loss and a sense of wandering or traveling away from one's familiar surroundings.

Question 18

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that many individuals who attempt or complete suicide do mention their intentions beforehand. It is important to take any mention of suicide seriously and seek help. The other statements (A, C, and D) are not true and can be harmful misconceptions about suicide.

Question 19

Depression is ________ as common in women than in men.

Accepted Answer

According to research, depression is about two to three times more common in women than in men.

Question 20

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

Studies suggest that women are more likely to attempt suicide, but men are more likely to use more lethal methods and therefore have a higher success rate.

Quiz 12: Psychological Disorders

Bipolar disorder is found ________.

An athlete who blames herself for her team's loss, even though the whole team played badly, or a man who hasn't had a traffic accident in 20 years who still thinks he is a bad driver because of a dent he put in his car 21 years ago, is engaging in ________.

Which of the following people is most likely to commit suicide?

In young children, ________ may be manifested as a "failure to thrive," or weight gain, or as a delay in speech or motor development.

In the United States, the suicide rate is ________ among Whites than among minorities.

Charlie has had excessive mood swings since he was a child. At times, he hates himself and feels he is a failure. Other times, he is euphoric and feels he can do whatever he sets his mind to. This behavior is typical of a(n) ________ disorder.

People considering suicide are usually most overwhelmed with ________.

Illogical and maladaptive responses to early negative life events leading to feelings of incompetence and unworthiness that are reactivated whenever a new situation arises that resembles the original events are called ________.

Depression and mania have been linked to ________.

A famous theorist argues that depression often results from and is maintained by cognitive distortions that lead to feelings of worthlessness and incompetence. This view is most similar to that of ________.

A mood disorder that includes both depression and mania is known as ________ disorder.

Bipolar disorder is common than depression and has a biological component than depression.

In school-aged children, ________ may be manifested as antisocial behavior, excessive worrying, sleep disturbances, or unwarranted fatigue.

Men are more likely than women to succeed in a suicide attempt because men ________.

There is consistent evidence that genetic factors play ________ role in the development of depression and in the development of bipolar disorder.

Adolescents account for ________ percent of the suicide attempts in the United States.

The opposite of depression is ________.

Which of the following is a true statement?

Depression is ________ as common in women than in men.

Which of the following is a true statement?