Question 1

Research indicates that as many as 25% of adolescents engage in non-suicidal self injury.

Accepted Answer

Research studies have shown that approximately 25% of adolescents have engaged in non-suicidal self-injury at some point, highlighting its prevalence among this age group.

Question 2

A family history of suicidal behavior increases suicide risk.

Accepted Answer

A family history of suicidal behavior can indicate genetic, environmental, or learned factors that may increase an individual's risk of suicide.

Question 3

Suicide prevention programs have proven to be quite successful.

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The answer of Suicide prevention programs have proven to be...

Question 4

The distinction between depression as a symptom and as a syndrome is

Accepted Answer

Depression as a symptom refers to a negative mood state, while as a syndrome, it includes additional problems that impair functioning.

Question 5

The book reports a study by Kazdin where youth were designated as depressed or non depressed using three methods (DSM interview, parent CDI or child CDI). On the self report CDI, how did the depressed and non-depressed groups differ?

Accepted Answer

The study found that the depressed group was more hopeless, which is a common characteristic associated with depression.

Question 6

__________ is the primary DSM diagnostic category for depression in youngsters.

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder is the primary DSM diagnostic category for depression in youngsters, as it is for adults.

Question 7

In diagnosing a major depressive episode in a child, DSM-IV requires that one of the symptoms present must be

Accepted Answer

The DSM-IV criteria for a major depressive episode require that at least one of the symptoms is either a depressed (or irritable) mood or a loss of interest/pleasure.

Question 8

Tommy exhibits symptoms of irritable mood, poor appetite, disturbed sleep, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness. These symptoms are fairly severe and have been present for about one month. They are interfering with Tommy's functioning at school and with his peers. Tommy would most likely receive a DSM-IV diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described align with major depressive disorder, which includes irritable mood, changes in appetite and sleep, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness, lasting for at least two weeks and impacting daily functioning.

Question 9

Jada exhibits symptoms of irritable mood, poor appetite, disturbed sleep, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and low self-esteem. These symptoms are not very severe but have been present for about one year. They are interfering with Jada's functioning at school and with her peers. Jada would most likely receive a DSM-IV diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

Jada's symptoms are consistent with dysthymic disorder (now known as persistent depressive disorder in DSM-5), which involves chronic, less severe depressive symptoms lasting for at least one year in children and adolescents.

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding empirically derived syndromes and depression is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A syndrome of mixed anxiety and depression symptoms (behaviors) has emerged in the Achenbach measures.

Question 11

The most prevalent form of affective disorder among children and adolescents is

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder is the most common affective disorder in children and adolescents, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

Question 12

Among youngsters with unipolar disorders, about ______ experience major depressive disorder.

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder is the most common type of unipolar disorder among youngsters, with about 80 percent experiencing it.

Question 13

In the Oregon Adolescent Depression Project, Lewinsohn and his colleagues found that by age 19 approximately _____ of adolescents had experienced an episode of major depressive disorder.

Accepted Answer

The study found that by age 19, approximately 28 percent of adolescents had experienced an episode of major depressive disorder.

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding the relationship of age and gender to the usual findings regarding the prevalence of depression is correct?

Accepted Answer

In children (ages 6-12), there are typically no gender differences in depression prevalence, but in adolescence, depression becomes more common in girls.

Question 15

In a study by Kistner et al. (2007),

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The answer of In a study by Kistner et al....

Question 16

Depression with onset in ______ is most similar to adult forms of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

Depression with onset in later adolescence is most similar to adult forms of the disorder because the cognitive and emotional development at this stage is closer to that of adults, leading to similar symptomatology and expression of the disorder.

Question 17

In the text the case study of Amy, the preschooler with depression, highlights which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Somatic symptoms and regression in toilet training are symptoms of depression in preschoolers.

Question 18

Regarding the duration of episodes of major depressive disorder among adolescents, it is probably the case that

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The answer of Regarding the duration of episodes of major...

Question 19

When the role of hormones in depression is discussed, the discussion concerns hormones such as

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine is a hormone that has been linked to depression.

Question 20

_______________ includes qualities such as the tendency to experience negative emotions, to be sensitive to negative stimuli and to be wary and vigilant.

Accepted Answer

Negative Affectivity refers to a personality trait that involves the experience of negative emotions and poor self-concept, including sensitivity to negative stimuli and a tendency to be wary and vigilant.

Quiz 7: Mood Disorders