Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the role of dopamine in schizophrenia? ​

Accepted Answer

An overactive dopamine system is believed to be a major factor in the development of schizophrenia, as suggested by the dopamine hypothesis.

Question 2

What is the ratio of women to men affected by bipolar disorder? ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the ratio of women to...

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding the prevalence of major depressive disorder? ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true regarding...

Question 4

Lisa, who is 8 years old, has many of the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Which of the following would be the most appropriate diagnosis for Lisa according to DSM-5 ? ​

Accepted Answer

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a diagnosis in the DSM-5 specifically for children up to age 18 who exhibit persistent irritability and frequent episodes of extreme behavioral dyscontrol, which can resemble symptoms of bipolar disorder in children.

Question 5

The symptoms of depression that occur in a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder are ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The symptoms of depression that occur in...

Question 6

Of the following, who is demonstrating mania? ​

Accepted Answer

John is demonstrating mania as he is excessively cheerful and engaging in rapid, extensive talking with strangers, which are typical symptoms of a manic episode.

Question 7

Tony is 16. His oldest brother is in his twenties and is showing signs that the doctors now believe are related to schizophrenia. Tony and his friends enjoy relaxing by listening to music and smoking marijuana. How might this affect Tony's risk of developing schizophrenia? ​

Accepted Answer

Smoking marijuana, especially during adolescence, can double the risk of developing schizophrenia, particularly if there is a family history of the disorder.

Question 8

Concordance rates among identical twins for bipolar disorder are commonly reported to be ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Concordance rates among identical twins for bipolar...

Question 9

What is the ratio of the incidence of schizophrenia in members of lower socioeconomic groups compared to higher socioeconomic groups?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is more common in lower socioeconomic groups.

Question 10

What is bipolar disorder? ​

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that involves episodes of mania and depression, leading to significant changes in mood and energy levels.

Question 11

Who of the following falls within the group most likely to have the lowest rate of bipolar disorder? ​

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that populations that consume a diet high in fish, such as those in Korea, have a lower incidence of bipolar disorder.

Question 12

In the general population of the United States, women make up about two thirds of all cases of major depressive disorder. In contrast, rates of depression among the Amish are equal for men and women. How does the text interpret this result? ​

Accepted Answer

The text suggests that the equal rates of depression among Amish men and women indicate that gender differences in depression are more likely due to situational factors rather than biological ones.

Question 13

A major depressive disorder is defined as a disorder characterized by lengthy periods of depressed mood, loss of pleasure in normal activities, disturbances in sleep and appetite, difficulty concentrating, feelings of hopelessness, and ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder often includes possible thoughts of suicide as a symptom, along with the other symptoms listed.

Question 14

Women experience depression more frequently than men do. This discrepancy between rates of depression in men and women has been observed to ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently found that women are more likely to experience depression than men, regardless of their race, ethnicity, social class, or country of residence. This suggests that the discrepancy between rates of depression in men and women may be independent of these factors.

Question 15

Mania, unlike many other disorders, actually ____.

Accepted Answer

Mania is characterized by an elevated, euphoric or irritable mood, which is associated with increased energy and activity levels. This often translates into productive, goal-directed behavior, such as pursuing new projects or ideas, working long hours or engaging in creative activities. However, this behavior can also become reckless and impulsive if left uncontrolled, leading to potential harm and negative consequences. Mania does not typically reduce self-importance, increase the ability to listen quietly to another, or reduce risk-taking behavior.

Question 16

Javier adores his new girlfriend, whom he finds very attractive and intelligent. However, no matter what he does, she criticizes him: his appearance, his opinions, his cooking, the gifts he buys for her, and all of his other actions. He is feeling more and more discouraged despite his best efforts to make her happy. This is likely a case of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Javier's situation is indicative of learned helplessness, where despite his efforts, he feels discouraged due to constant criticism, leading to a sense of powerlessness.

Question 17

African immigrants living in London neighborhoods were more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia if they lived in a predominantly White neighborhood than if they lived in a primarily non-White neighborhood (Boydell et al., 2001). According to the text, what do these findings suggest?

Accepted Answer

The findings suggest that the stress of social isolation due to minority status might contribute to the risk of schizophrenia, as African immigrants were more likely to be diagnosed in predominantly White neighborhoods where they might experience more social isolation.

Question 18

Most patients with schizophrenia demonstrate a lower level of frontal lobe activity than healthy control participants. Why would this difference be significant? ​

Accepted Answer

The frontal lobes are responsible for higher cognitive processes such as attention, decision-making, and problem-solving. Lower levels of activity in this region can lead to impairments in these cognitive abilities, which are commonly observed in patients with schizophrenia.

Question 19

Teens typically experience a burst of cortical gray matter growth at puberty followed by a wave of gray matter loss extending into their early twenties. Teens diagnosed with schizophrenia experience ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Teens diagnosed with schizophrenia experience a loss of gray matter that spreads in waves into their early twenties, similar to the typical pattern but often more pronounced and accelerated.

Question 20

Who of the following is among a group that seems to have a disproportionate risk for bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Angelina Jolie, as an actress, belongs to the creative professions, which have been observed to have a higher incidence of bipolar disorder compared to the general population.

Quiz 14: The Troubled Mind: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following is true regarding the role of dopamine in schizophrenia?

What is the ratio of women to men affected by bipolar disorder?

Which of the following is true regarding the prevalence of major depressive disorder?

Lisa, who is 8 years old, has many of the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Which of the following would be the most appropriate diagnosis for Lisa according to DSM-5 ?

The symptoms of depression that occur in a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder are ____.

Of the following, who is demonstrating mania?

Tony is 16. His oldest brother is in his twenties and is showing signs that the doctors now believe are related to schizophrenia. Tony and his friends enjoy relaxing by listening to music and smoking marijuana. How might this affect Tony's risk of developing schizophrenia?

Concordance rates among identical twins for bipolar disorder are commonly reported to be ____.

What is the ratio of the incidence of schizophrenia in members of lower socioeconomic groups compared to higher socioeconomic groups?

What is bipolar disorder?

Who of the following falls within the group most likely to have the lowest rate of bipolar disorder?

In the general population of the United States, women make up about two thirds of all cases of major depressive disorder. In contrast, rates of depression among the Amish are equal for men and women. How does the text interpret this result?

A major depressive disorder is defined as a disorder characterized by lengthy periods of depressed mood, loss of pleasure in normal activities, disturbances in sleep and appetite, difficulty concentrating, feelings of hopelessness, and ____.

Women experience depression more frequently than men do. This discrepancy between rates of depression in men and women has been observed to ____.

Mania, unlike many other disorders, actually ____.

African immigrants living in London neighborhoods were more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia if they lived in a predominantly White neighborhood than if they lived in a primarily non-White neighborhood (Boydell et al., 2001) . According to the text, what do these findings suggest?

Most patients with schizophrenia demonstrate a lower level of frontal lobe activity than healthy control participants. Why would this difference be significant?

Teens typically experience a burst of cortical gray matter growth at puberty followed by a wave of gray matter loss extending into their early twenties. Teens diagnosed with schizophrenia experience ____.

Who of the following is among a group that seems to have a disproportionate risk for bipolar disorder?

Quiz 14: The Troubled Mind: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following is true regarding the role of dopamine in schizophrenia? ​

What is the ratio of women to men affected by bipolar disorder? ​

Which of the following is true regarding the prevalence of major depressive disorder? ​

Lisa, who is 8 years old, has many of the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Which of the following would be the most appropriate diagnosis for Lisa according to DSM-5 ? ​

The symptoms of depression that occur in a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder are ____.

Of the following, who is demonstrating mania? ​

Tony is 16. His oldest brother is in his twenties and is showing signs that the doctors now believe are related to schizophrenia. Tony and his friends enjoy relaxing by listening to music and smoking marijuana. How might this affect Tony's risk of developing schizophrenia? ​

Concordance rates among identical twins for bipolar disorder are commonly reported to be ____.

What is the ratio of the incidence of schizophrenia in members of lower socioeconomic groups compared to higher socioeconomic groups?

What is bipolar disorder? ​

Who of the following falls within the group most likely to have the lowest rate of bipolar disorder? ​

In the general population of the United States, women make up about two thirds of all cases of major depressive disorder. In contrast, rates of depression among the Amish are equal for men and women. How does the text interpret this result? ​

A major depressive disorder is defined as a disorder characterized by lengthy periods of depressed mood, loss of pleasure in normal activities, disturbances in sleep and appetite, difficulty concentrating, feelings of hopelessness, and ____. ​

Women experience depression more frequently than men do. This discrepancy between rates of depression in men and women has been observed to ____. ​

Mania, unlike many other disorders, actually ____.

African immigrants living in London neighborhoods were more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia if they lived in a predominantly White neighborhood than if they lived in a primarily non-White neighborhood (Boydell et al., 2001) . According to the text, what do these findings suggest?

Most patients with schizophrenia demonstrate a lower level of frontal lobe activity than healthy control participants. Why would this difference be significant? ​

Teens typically experience a burst of cortical gray matter growth at puberty followed by a wave of gray matter loss extending into their early twenties. Teens diagnosed with schizophrenia experience ____. ​

Who of the following is among a group that seems to have a disproportionate risk for bipolar disorder?

Which of the following is true regarding the role of dopamine in schizophrenia?

What is the ratio of women to men affected by bipolar disorder?

Which of the following is true regarding the prevalence of major depressive disorder?

Lisa, who is 8 years old, has many of the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Which of the following would be the most appropriate diagnosis for Lisa according to DSM-5 ?

Of the following, who is demonstrating mania?

Tony is 16. His oldest brother is in his twenties and is showing signs that the doctors now believe are related to schizophrenia. Tony and his friends enjoy relaxing by listening to music and smoking marijuana. How might this affect Tony's risk of developing schizophrenia?

What is bipolar disorder?

Who of the following falls within the group most likely to have the lowest rate of bipolar disorder?

In the general population of the United States, women make up about two thirds of all cases of major depressive disorder. In contrast, rates of depression among the Amish are equal for men and women. How does the text interpret this result?

A major depressive disorder is defined as a disorder characterized by lengthy periods of depressed mood, loss of pleasure in normal activities, disturbances in sleep and appetite, difficulty concentrating, feelings of hopelessness, and ____.

Women experience depression more frequently than men do. This discrepancy between rates of depression in men and women has been observed to ____.

Most patients with schizophrenia demonstrate a lower level of frontal lobe activity than healthy control participants. Why would this difference be significant?

Teens typically experience a burst of cortical gray matter growth at puberty followed by a wave of gray matter loss extending into their early twenties. Teens diagnosed with schizophrenia experience ____.