09 Apr Major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder may have melancholic features

Major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder may have melancholic features such that there is ______ .

 

a lack of reactivity to pleasurable stimuli

 

more severe depression in the morning

 

significantly increased appetite and hypersomnia

 

excessive guilt present

 

Question 2

 

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Individuals with depressive disorders have a tendency to ______.

 

commit suicide

 

use passive coping skills

 

appear to be outgoing

 

enjoy feeling depressed

 

Question 3

 

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Brain structures associated with depression that have gained the most support include all of the following except the ______.

 

thalamus

 

amygdala

 

orbitofrontal cortex

 

dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

 

Question 4

 

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Depressive symptoms may commonly occur during all of these except ______.

 

the prodromal phase of schizophrenia

 

borderline personality disorder

 

a manic episode

 

bipolar disorder

 

Question 5

 

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Biological substrates that are associated with depression include all of the following except ______.

 

norepinephrine

 

serotonin

 

cortisol

 

acetylcholine

 

Question 6

 

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Derealization or depersonalization (feelings of being detached from one’s body or one’s surroundings), fear of losing control or going crazy, and fear of dying are ______.

 

cognitive symptoms of panic attack

 

behavioral symptoms of panic attack

 

physiological symptoms of panic attack

 

all of the above

 

Question 7

 

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Jerry worries about finances, inclement weather, current events, and the state of health in the general public. He is likely to be diagnosed with ______.

 

environmental worry disorder

 

generalized anxiety disorder

 

agoraphobia with worry

 

panic disorder

 

Question 8

 

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Susan experienced a panic attack in public due to extreme distress and worries about her peers judging her. She is likely to have _______.

 

panic disorder

 

agoraphobia

 

social anxiety disorder

 

generalized anxiety disorder

 

Question 9

 

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Which of the following was specifically discussed as a treatment for panic disorder?

 

Interoceptive exposure

 

Cognitive restructuring

 

Interpersonal therapy

 

Family therapy

 

Question 10

 

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Which is true about the heritability of anxiety disorders?

 

The majority of the variance is attributed to environmental factors

 

The majority of the variance is attributed to genetic heritability

 

The majority of the variance is attributed to genetic vulnerability

 

The majority of the variance is attributed to parent modeling