Psychology 2080 - Abnormal Psychology » Spring 2021 » Quiz 5

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Question #1
Compared to earlier antidepressant drugs, "second-generation" antidepressant drugs:
A.   work faster and more effectively.
B.   do not work faster, but do work more effectively.
C.   do not work either faster or more effectively.
D.   work faster, but not more effectively.
Question #2
A person displaying sadness, lack of energy, headaches, and feelings of low self-worth is showing all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:
A.   cognitive symptoms.
B.   motivational symptoms.
C.   behavioral symptoms.
D.   emotional symptoms.
Question #3
One of the side effects of ECT is:
A.   intensification of the depression.
B.   mania.
C.   memory loss.
D.   psychosis.
Question #4
_____ of every 100,000 teens commit suicide in the United States each year.
A.   18
B.   7
C.   2
D.   19
Question #5
Which theoretical orientation would support the finding that Westerners experience more psychological symptoms of depression than do others around the world?
A.   psychoanalytic
B.   sociocultural
C.   cognitive
D.   biochemical
Question #6
Judith is currently experiencing a period of sadness that interferes with her ability to go to work and to take care of her children. It has lasted for three weeks, and she has experienced similar episodes in the past. What type of major depression would she MOST likely be diagnosed with?
A.   melancholic
B.   catatonic
C.   seasonal
D.   persistent
Question #7
Which group correctly lists and ranks the leading causes of death among teenagers?
A.   homicide, suicide, cancer
B.   drug overdose, cancer, suicide
C.   accidents, homicide, suicide
D.   suicide, drug overdoses, accidents
Question #8
Suicide prevention centers:
A.   may deliver services over the phone using paraprofessionals.
B.   are run on the AA model, using suicide survivors.
C.   are declining in number in the United States.
D.   are hospitals for those who have attempted suicide.
Question #9
Which is the BEST example of retrospective analysis?
A.   Adolescents at high risk for suicide are treated through a suicide prevention center.
B.   Therapists who had patients who committed suicide are interviewed to gain information on suicide.
C.   Researchers ask college students to write suicide notes to study what they think is the motivation for suicide.
D.   Those who have made suicide attempts are part of a suicide education program.
Question #10
At a suicide prevention center, you hear a counselor say, "Can you tell me what you think are the most important factors that are making you feel hopeless right now? If you could change three things about your life, what would they be?" Which of the goals and techniques of suicide prevention do these questions BEST represent?
A.   assessing and mobilizing the caller's resources
B.   formulating a plan
C.   understanding and clarifying the problem
D.   assessing suicide potential
Question #11
Which is a motivational symptom of depression?
A.   experiences of sadness and anger
B.   excessive sleep throughout the day
C.   lack of desire to eat
D.   a negative view of oneself
Question #12
If a student at your school commits suicide, the staff might offer counseling sessions for the other students. If so, the staff is engaging in:
A.   postvention.
B.   substance abuse prevention.
C.   psychodynamic therapy.
D.   destigmatization.
Question #13
If the focus of your therapist is primarily on how communication and problem-solving difficulties with your partner are contributing to your depression, your therapist is using:
A.   couple therapy.
B.   interpersonal therapy.
C.   cognitive therapy.
D.   cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Question #14
Which theoretical orientation would support the finding that there is a significant relationship between positive life events and feelings of life satisfaction and happiness?
A.   biochemical
B.   behavioral
C.   psychoanalytic
D.   cognitive
Question #15
Corrina took an antidepressant and then ate a meal. Shortly thereafter her blood pressure skyrocketed and she felt faint. Which statement is MOST likely to be true?
A.   She ate something containing tyramine.
B.   She took an overdose.
C.   She took a tricyclic antidepressant.
D.   She did not need the antidepressant.
Question #16
People who talk rapidly, dress flamboyantly, and get involved in dangerous activities are showing _____ symptoms of mania.
A.   emotional
B.   cognitive
C.   behavioral
D.   motivational
Question #17
A milder pattern of mood swings that does not reach the severity of bipolar disorder but does include brief depressive and manic episodes is called _____ disorder.
A.   dysthymic
B.   anhedonic
C.   cyclothymic
D.   anxiety
Question #18
Current research regarding the effectiveness of behavioral therapy for depression is MOST consistent with which statement?
A.   Therapy is most effective when techniques are used one at a time, in isolation.
B.   Increasing one's positive activities is more effective than just keeping track of them.
C.   Behavior therapists usually reject the addition of cognitive techniques to their therapy.
D.   Using a combination of behavioral techniques works better than using just one.
Question #19
Teenagers are different from people who are older than they are who commit suicide, because teenagers are:
A.   more likely to be depressed.
B.   more impulsive and have poorer problem-solving skills.
C.   more prone to homicide than suicide.
D.   more likely to have feelings of hopelessness.
Question #20
A person who is recovering from depression continues to take tricyclic medication for several months after most symptoms are gone. This is called:
A.   maintenance therapy, and it is often necessary to keep symptoms from reappearing.
B.   placebo therapy, but it is not necessary; once symptoms are gone, they tend not to reappear.
C.   placebo therapy, and it is often necessary to keep symptoms from reappearing.
D.   maintenance therapy, but it is not necessary; once symptoms are gone, they tend not to reappear.

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