Question 1

Which of the following people is MOST likely, statistically, to suffer from depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

According to research, young adults who are separated or divorced, and individuals who are living in poverty are more likely to suffer from depressive disorder. Therefore, the young, poor person who is separated or divorced is most statistically likely to suffer from depressive disorder. The other choices do not align with the known risk factors for depression.

Question 2

The most common diagnosable mood disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder is the most common mood disorder, affecting approximately 16% of the population at some point in their lives. Bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, and dysthymia are also mood disorders but are less common.

Question 3

Joanne is in a very downcast mood. She has a poor appetite, has lost weight, and feels constantly fatigued. She has lost interest in most of her regular activities because they seem
Like "too much effort" and they no longer give her any pleasure. She seems indifferent to her
Family and friends and has recurrent thoughts of suicide. She is best described as suffering
From ______.

Accepted Answer

Joanne exhibits the classic symptoms of major depressive disorder, including loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, loss of interest in activities, and suicidal thoughts.

Question 4

Because of cultural judgments, about half of Americans with major depression________.

Accepted Answer

Cultural judgments about mental illness can lead to stigmatization, making individuals with major depression fear being labeled as mentally ill or weak. This fear can prevent them from seeking help from a mental health professional. As a result, many individuals with major depression do not receive the treatment they need.

Question 5

A client has major depressive disorder. That client is ________.

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder is more prevalent in females than in males, according to epidemiological studies.

Question 6

Factors that place people at increased risk of developing major depression include all of the Following except

Accepted Answer

Ethnic background, socioeconomic status, and race are all factors that have been found to potentially increase a person's risk of developing major depression. However, religion has not been consistently identified as a factor related to increased risk of depression.

Question 7

In a case study described in the text, "The Beast is Back," the female patient referred to her ______ as the Beast.

Accepted Answer

The female patient referred to her depression as the Beast, indicating how she personified her struggle with the condition.

Question 8

Major depressive episode tends to have a pattern of ______ occurrences and ______ symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A major depressive episode is characterized by the presence of symptoms such as sadness, loss of interest, decreased energy, feelings of worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts or attempts. These symptoms are usually persistent and last for at least two weeks. Major depressive episodes tend to recur and may have a pattern of repeated, long-lasting occurrences.

Question 9

The difference between males and females in relative risk for developing major depressive disorder begins in ______.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that the difference in relative risk for developing major depressive disorder between males and females begins to emerge during adolescence. This gender difference continues into adulthood, and females are consistently found to have higher rates of depression than males.

Question 10

Which of the following people is LEAST likely to develop major depression?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that older, married individuals and those with higher socioeconomic status are less likely to develop major depression. Therefore, option C, an older, wealthy, married person, is the least likely to develop major depression.

Question 11

Although the causes of SAD remain unknown, one possibility is that _________may alter the body's underlying biological rhythms.

Accepted Answer

Seasonal changes in light, specifically the decreased exposure to natural daylight during the winter months, is a leading theory for the cause of SAD.

Question 12

Which statement is true about the diagnosis of major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder can include psychotic features such as delusions and hallucinations. These symptoms can occur in severe cases of depression, indicating a more serious condition that requires specific treatment approaches.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

More than half of those who suffer an initial major depressive episode will eventually have a recurrence, indicating that fewer than half do not experience a recurrence is incorrect. Major depression can be accompanied by psychotic features, individuals can have a full return to previous levels of functioning, and there is no age requirement for when depressive episodes must begin for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder.

Question 14

Rani has been diagnosed with depression and has no interest in playing on her soccer team, which she has done each week for over two years. This loss of enjoyment in pleasurable activities is a _______ symptom of depression.

Accepted Answer

The loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities is a motivational symptom of depression. Cognitive symptoms involve negative thoughts, motor behavior symptoms involve changes in activity level, and emotional symptoms involve feelings of sadness and hopelessness.

Question 15

Nearly _______ of people with moderate to severe depression report impaired work, family, or social functioning.

Accepted Answer

Research studies show that about 80% of people with moderate to severe depression report impaired work, family, or social functioning. Depression can affect every domain of a person's life and can make it difficult for an individual to carry out their daily activities.

Question 16

Difficulty concentrating is a _______ symptom of depression?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty concentrating is a cognitive symptom of depression, as it affects a person's ability to think clearly and focus on tasks. Motivational symptoms refer to a lack of drive or energy, emotional symptoms refer to feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or guilt, and motor behavior and functioning symptoms refer to changes in sleep, appetite, or activity levels.

Question 17

Leslie finds that every winter she becomes fatigued, excessively sleepy, has a craving for carbohydrates, and puts on weight. In the spring, her symptoms disappear. She is most likely
Suffering from ______.

Accepted Answer

Leslie's symptoms are typical of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs seasonally, usually in the winter. The other disorders listed do not specifically involve changes in mood or behavior related to seasonal changes.

Question 18

Initial onset of major depressive disorder is most common among ______.

Accepted Answer

The initial onset of major depressive disorder is most common among young adults, typically in their 20s or early 30s. While depressive symptoms can occur in children and adolescents, they may be attributed to other factors such as puberty or developmental challenges. Major depressive disorder can occur at any age, but young adults are most susceptible.

Question 19

Which U.S. president struggled with depression and wrote "I am now the most miserable man living"?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln struggled with depression and wrote those exact words in a letter to a friend in 1841.

Question 20

The annual financial impact of depression in the U.S. is estimated to be in the _______.

Accepted Answer

The annual financial impact of depression in the U.S. is estimated to be in the billions, with a 2015 study by the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry estimating the total economic burden to be over $210 billion.

Quiz 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide