1. Mood Disorders and Suicide
Chapter 6
Mood Disorders and Suicide

2. Review Time! Yay!

3. Question!
One symptom of a major depressive episode is anhedonia, which means
1. a feeling of worthlessness.
2. an altered pattern of sleep.
3. indecisiveness.
4. an inability to experience pleasure.

4. Question!
One symptom of a major depressive episode is anhedonia, which means
1. a feeling of worthlessness.
2. an altered pattern of sleep.
3. indecisiveness.
4. an inability to experience pleasure.

5. Question!
Pervasive depressive disorder (PDD) differs from major depressive disorder because people diagnosed with PDD have symptoms of depression that are
1. more severe and longer-lasting.
2. less severe, but longer-lasting.
3. episodic.
4. less severe and of short duration.

6. Question!
Pervasive depressive disorder (PDD) differs from major depressive disorder because people diagnosed with PDD have symptoms of depression that are
1. more severe and longer-lasting.
2. less severe, but longer-lasting.
3. episodic.
4. less severe and of short duration.

7. Question!
Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes. In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to “normal.” In fact, during those periods, he has been diagnosed with pervasive depressive disorder. Jack’s condition is referred to as
1. double depression.
2. bipolar disorder I.
3. atypical depression.
4. seasonal affective disorder.

8. Question!
Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes. In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to “normal.” In fact, during those periods, he has been diagnosed with pervasive depressive disorder. Jack’s condition is referred to as
1. double depression.
2. bipolar disorder I.
3. atypical depression.
4. seasonal affective disorder.

9. Question!
With the DSM-5, symptoms of a major depressive episode can now be considered for a major depressive disorder diagnosis when they are associated with
1. grief/mourning.
2. a manic episode.
3. anxiety.
4. long-term memory loss.

10. Question!
With the DSM-5, symptoms of a major depressive episode can now be considered for a major depressive disorder diagnosis when they are associated with
1. grief/mourning.
2. a manic episode.
3. anxiety.
4. long-term memory loss.

11. Question!
New to the DSM-5 is premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Some argue the advantage of having this diagnosis is that it legitimizes the difficulties some women face when they experience severe symptoms. However, others argue that a negative outcome from this disorder is that it
1. can actually make a woman’s “PMS” symptoms even worse.
2. can reduce opportunities for adequate treatment.
3. pathologizes an experience many consider to be normal.
4. will influence the self-esteem of women

12. Question!
New to the DSM-5 is premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Some argue the advantage of having this diagnosis is that it legitimizes the difficulties some women face when they experience severe symptoms. However, others argue that a negative outcome from this disorder is that it
1. can actually make a woman’s “PMS” symptoms even worse.
2. can reduce opportunities for adequate treatment.
3. pathologizes an experience many consider to be normal.
4. will influence the self-esteem of women

13. Question!
Which of the following is not a symptom of a manic episode for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder I or II?
1. Decreased need for sleep
2. Involvement in high-risk behaviors
3. Fatigue
4. Inflated self-esteem

14. Question!
Which of the following is not a symptom of a manic episode for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder I or II?
1. Decreased need for sleep
2. Involvement in high-risk behaviors
3. Fatigue
4. Inflated self-esteem

15. Question!
Jane is diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder. You can expect that she will experience
1. full manic episodes.
2. hypomanic episodes.
3. both manic and hypomanic episodes.
4. only depressive episodes

16. Question!
Jane is diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder. You can expect that she will experience
1. full manic episodes.
2. hypomanic episodes.
3. both manic and hypomanic episodes.
4. only depressive episodes

17. Question!
One of the problems encountered by psychiatrists who prescribe medication for patients with bipolar disorder is that patients often
1. stop taking the medication in order to bring on a depressive state.
2. stop taking the medication in order to bring on a manic state.
3. overdose on the medication during a severe manic state.
4. become addicted to the medications during a severe manic state.

18. Question!
One of the problems encountered by psychiatrists who prescribe medication for patients with bipolar disorder is that patients often
1. stop taking the medication in order to bring on a depressive state.
2. stop taking the medication in order to bring on a manic state.
3. overdose on the medication during a severe manic state.
4. become addicted to the medications during a severe manic state.

19. Question!
At various times, Cynthia, a 20-year-old college student, has been considered by her family and/or friends to be moody, high-strung, explosive, or hyperactive. Knowing the criteria for mood disorders, you would diagnose Cynthia with
1. major depressive disorder.
2. bipolar I.
3. bipolar II.
4. cyclothymia.

20. Question!
At various times, Cynthia, a 20-year-old college student, has been considered by her family and/or friends to be moody, high-strung, explosive, or hyperactive. Knowing the criteria for mood disorders, you would diagnose Cynthia with
1. major depressive disorder.
2. bipolar I.
3. bipolar II.
4. cyclothymia.

21. Question!
Martin Seligman’s theory that people become anxious and depressed because they believe that they have no control over the stress in their lives is informed by
1. the learned helplessness model.
2. cognitive-behavioral theory.
3. humanistic-existential theory.
4. the control theory of depression.

22. Question!
Martin Seligman’s theory that people become anxious and depressed because they believe that they have no control over the stress in their lives is informed by
1. the learned helplessness model.
2. cognitive-behavioral theory.
3. humanistic-existential theory.
4. the control theory of depression.

23. Question!
In Aaron Beck’s depressive cognitive triad, individuals think negatively about all of the following EXCEPT
1. themselves.
2. their immediate world.
3. other people.
4. their future.

24. Question!
In Aaron Beck’s depressive cognitive triad, individuals think negatively about all of the following EXCEPT
1. themselves.
2. their immediate world.
3. other people.
4. their future.

25. Question! With regard to social support,
1. having one close friend did not affect depression rates.
2. having social support helps speed recovery from depressive episodes.
3. having social support had no effect in Eastern cultures.
4. having social support helped speed recovery from manic episodes.

26. Question! With regard to social support,
1. having one close friend did not affect depression rates.
2. having social support helps speed recovery from depressive episodes.
3. having social support had no effect in Eastern cultures.
4. having social support helped speed recovery from manic episodes.

27. Question?
Which of the following statements is true about treating depression with CBT and/or medications (e.g., SSRIs).
About 75% of patients on medication for depression achieve normal functioning
CBT is most effective as form of prevention
Medication and CBT together often provide the best outcome
CBT has longer-lasting effects over medication

28. Question?
Which of the following statements is true about treating depression with CBT and/or medications (e.g., SSRIs).
About 75% of patients on medication for depression achieve normal functioning
CBT is most effective as form of prevention
Medication and CBT together often provide the best outcome
CBT has longer-lasting effects over medication

29. Question!
The medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it
1. increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
2. is less toxic than the SSRI medications.
3. helps to prevent manic episodes.
4. increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization.

30. Question!
The medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it
1. increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
2. is less toxic than the SSRI medications.
3. helps to prevent manic episodes.
4. increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization.

31. Question! Which of the following statements about suicide is correct?
1. The suicide rate is high among African Americans but low among Native Americans.
2. The suicide rate among adolescents is in the U.S. is decreasing.
3. For college students, suicide is the second leading cause of death.
4. Females are more likely than males to die from suicide.

32. Question! Which of the following statements about suicide is correct?
1. The suicide rate is high among African Americans but low among Native Americans.
2. The suicide rate among adolescents is in the U.S. is decreasing.
3. For college students, suicide is the second leading cause of death.
4. Females are more likely than males to die from suicide.

33. Question!
Statistics on suicide indicate that approximately one-quarter to one-half of all suicides are associated with
1. alcohol use.
2. guns.
3. aggression.
4. work stress.

34. Question!
Statistics on suicide indicate that approximately one-quarter to one-half of all suicides are associated with
1. alcohol use.
2. guns.
3. aggression.
4. work stress.