Psychology 2080 - Abnormal Psychology » Spring 2021 » Quiz 5

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Question #1
Compared to earlier antidepressant drugs, "second-generation" antidepressant drugs:
A.   do not work either faster or more effectively.
B.   work faster and more effectively.
C.   work faster, but not more effectively.
D.   do not work faster, but do work 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.   emotional symptoms.
B.   behavioral symptoms.
C.   motivational symptoms.
D.   cognitive symptoms.
Question #3
One of the side effects of ECT is:
A.   psychosis.
B.   intensification of the depression.
C.   memory loss.
D.   mania.
Question #4
_____ of every 100,000 teens commit suicide in the United States each year.
A.   7
B.   18
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.   biochemical
B.   psychoanalytic
C.   sociocultural
D.   cognitive
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.   persistent
C.   catatonic
D.   seasonal
Question #7
Which group correctly lists and ranks the leading causes of death among teenagers?
A.   homicide, suicide, cancer
B.   accidents, homicide, suicide
C.   suicide, drug overdoses, accidents
D.   drug overdose, cancer, suicide
Question #8
Suicide prevention centers:
A.   are declining in number in the United States.
B.   may deliver services over the phone using paraprofessionals.
C.   are hospitals for those who have attempted suicide.
D.   are run on the AA model, using suicide survivors.
Question #9
Which is the BEST example of retrospective analysis?
A.   Therapists who had patients who committed suicide are interviewed to gain information on suicide.
B.   Adolescents at high risk for suicide are treated through a suicide prevention center.
C.   Those who have made suicide attempts are part of a suicide education program.
D.   Researchers ask college students to write suicide notes to study what they think is the motivation for suicide.
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 suicide potential
B.   formulating a plan
C.   understanding and clarifying the problem
D.   assessing and mobilizing the caller's resources
Question #11
Which is a motivational symptom of depression?
A.   lack of desire to eat
B.   a negative view of oneself
C.   excessive sleep throughout the day
D.   experiences of sadness and anger
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.   destigmatization.
B.   postvention.
C.   psychodynamic therapy.
D.   substance abuse prevention.
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.   cognitive therapy.
C.   interpersonal 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.   cognitive
C.   psychoanalytic
D.   behavioral
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 took an overdose.
B.   She ate something containing tyramine.
C.   She did not need the antidepressant.
D.   She took a tricyclic antidepressant.
Question #16
People who talk rapidly, dress flamboyantly, and get involved in dangerous activities are showing _____ symptoms of mania.
A.   behavioral
B.   motivational
C.   emotional
D.   cognitive
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.   anxiety
B.   cyclothymic
C.   dysthymic
D.   anhedonic
Question #18
Current research regarding the effectiveness of behavioral therapy for depression is MOST consistent with which statement?
A.   Using a combination of behavioral techniques works better than using just one.
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.   Therapy is most effective when techniques are used one at a time, in isolation.
Question #19
Teenagers are different from people who are older than they are who commit suicide, because teenagers are:
A.   more likely to have feelings of hopelessness.
B.   more impulsive and have poorer problem-solving skills.
C.   more prone to homicide than suicide.
D.   more likely to be depressed.
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.   placebo therapy, but it is not necessary; once symptoms are gone, they tend not to reappear.
B.   placebo therapy, and it is often necessary to keep symptoms from reappearing.
C.   maintenance therapy, but it is not necessary; once symptoms are gone, they tend not to reappear.
D.   maintenance therapy, and it is often necessary to keep symptoms from reappearing.

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