Question 1

Butch,a gifted musician,alternates between periods of dark despair and times of elation,great energy,recklessness,and creativity.He seems to be most prolific during periods of mania.Butch is most likely to be suffering from _____.
A) conversion disorder
B) bipolar disorder
C) dissociative disorder
D) narcissistic personality disorder

Accepted Answer

Butch's alternating moods of extreme highs and lows, as well as his heightened creativity during periods of mania, suggest that he is suffering from bipolar disorder.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of mood disorders?
A) Mania refers to a severe state of depression.
B) Bipolar disorder refers to a condition in which a person alternates between periods of depression and mania.
C) Dissociative fugue refers to a disturbance in emotional experience that is strong enough to intrude on everyday living.
D) Manic-depressive disorder refers to a severe condition of short-term memory loss.

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of depression and mania. Mania refers to a state of elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, and decreased need for sleep. It is distinct from depression, which is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. Dissociative fugue is not a mood disorder, but rather a dissociative disorder characterized by sudden and unexpected travel away from home or one's usual place of daily activities, with inability to recall some or all of one's past and confusion about personal identity or assumption of a new identity. Short-term memory loss is not a defining symptom of any mood disorder.

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the various approaches to understanding depression?
A) According to the psychoanalytic approach,depression is produced by the threatened loss of a parent early in life.
B) According to the medical approach,depression reflects the fact that life provides few rewards.
C) According to the behavioral approach,depression is based on negative thought patterns.
D) According to the cognitive approach,functioning of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain are related to depression.

Accepted Answer

The psychoanalytic approach suggests that depression can stem from early life experiences, such as the threatened loss of a parent, which can lead to unresolved internal conflicts and feelings of loss.

Question 4

_____ is a form of amnesia in which the individual leaves home and sometimes assumes a new identity.
A) Anorexia
B) Conversion disorder
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Dissociative fugue

Accepted Answer

The term given in the question describes dissociative fugue, a type of dissociative disorder in which a person suddenly and unexpectedly travels away from home or work, and is unable to recall their past and sometimes may assume a new identity. Anorexia, conversion disorder, and bipolar disorder are not related to this symptom.

Question 5

_____ is a class of disorders in which severe distortion of reality occurs.
A) Schizophrenia
B) Parkinson's disease
C) Hypochondriasis
D) Bipolar disorder

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is a class of disorders in which severe distortion of reality occurs. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement. Hypochondriasis is a disorder in which a person is excessively worried about having a serious illness. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression.

Question 6

The term _____ is sometimes used to describe the lost memories of people with dissociative amnesia.
A) "free-floating" memories
B) la belle indifference
C) repressed memories
D) selective memories

Accepted Answer

Dissociative amnesia is a condition where a person cannot remember important personal information, usually due to trauma or stress. Repressed memories refer to memories that have been unconsciously blocked or buried due to emotional pain or trauma. Therefore, option C is the best choice. "Free-floating" memories and "selective" memories are not commonly used terms to describe dissociative amnesia. La belle indifference is a term used to describe a lack of emotional response or concern regarding one's symptoms or illness, and is not directly related to dissociative amnesia.

Question 7

Patients diagnosed with _____ account for by far the largest percentage of those hospitalized with psychological disorders.
A) schizophrenia
B) dissociative disorders
C) major depression
D) anxiety disorders

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients diagnosed with _____ account for by...

Question 8

Psychologist _____ suggests that depression is largely a response to learned helplessness.
A) Rogers
B) Seligman
C) Ellis
D) Maslow

Accepted Answer

Seligman's theory of learned helplessness suggests that individuals who experience a lack of control over their environment learn that their actions do not have an impact on their circumstances, leading to feelings of helplessness and ultimately depression.

Question 9

_____ is a disorder in which a person typically alternates between periods of euphoric feelings of mania and periods of depression.
A) Amnesia
B) Conversion disorder
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Dissociative fugue

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings between periods of mania (euphoric feelings, heightened energy, impulsivity) and depression (low mood, lack of energy, pessimism). Amnesia refers to memory loss, conversion disorder is a condition where physical symptoms appear without an underlying cause, and dissociative fugue is a type of dissociative disorder where a person forgets their identity and wanders away from their usual surroundings.

Question 10

Omar finds himself in front of a pet supplies display in a discount store in the town of Xania.His last memories are of his childhood in the town of Genovia.He cannot recall how he reached the discount store.Which of the following most accurately describes Omar's condition?
A) Bipolar disorder
B) Dissociative amnesia
C) Cyclothymic disorder
D) Dissociative identity disorder

Accepted Answer

Omar's inability to recall how he reached the store indicates dissociative amnesia, which is a type of dissociative disorder characterized by memory loss or gaps in memory due to a traumatic or stressful event. Bipolar disorder and cyclothymic disorder are mood disorders characterized by distinct changes in mood and energy levels. Dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by the presence of multiple identities or personalities within an individual. None of these disorders fit the description of Omar's condition.

Question 11

Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a major role in depression?
A) Endorphins
B) Serotonin
C) Acetylcholine
D) Morphine

Accepted Answer

Serotonin plays a major role in depression. Low levels of serotonin have been associated with symptoms of depression, including feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are a class of antidepressant medications, work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

Question 12

Dr.Allan,a psychologist,believes that women are more prone to suffer from depression because they experience fluctuations in estrogen levels,whereas men do not.Dr.Allan seems to favor a _____ approach to understanding depression.
A) behavioral
B) cognitive
C) biological
D) psychoanalytic

Accepted Answer

Dr. Allan's belief that women's depression is related to fluctuations in estrogen levels suggests a biological (or physiological) approach to understanding depression.

Question 13

_____ is an extended state of intense,wild elation.
A) Mania
B) Depression
C) Anxiety
D) Insomnia

Accepted Answer

Mania is a state of elevated, expansive or irritable mood along with increased energy, activity levels and rapid thinking or speech. It is characterized by an abnormal and persistent state of euphoria, excitement, physical activity, talkativeness, irritability, recklessness, and impaired judgment.

Question 14

Which of the following occurs in schizophrenia?
A) An extended state of intense,wild elation
B) A severe distortion of reality
C) A loss of motor functioning
D) A loss of eyesight

Accepted Answer

A severe distortion of reality is a hallmark symptom of schizophrenia, which can include delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking or speech.

Answer: C 
 Some individuals with schizophrenia may experience a loss of motor functioning, such as catatonia or lack of coordination.

Answer: A and D 
 Neither an extended state of intense, wild elation nor a loss of eyesight are typically associated with schizophrenia.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of major depression?
A) It is abnormal to experience sadness after experiencing disappointment in life.
B) People suffering from major depression have high levels of energy.
C) Major depression may have no clear trigger and is more intense than normal depression.
D) For reasons unknown,the rate of depression is decreasing throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

Major depression is different from normal depression in that it can occur without an obvious trigger and is more intense and severe in its effects.

Answer: A
 It is normal to experience sadness after experiencing disappointment in life, and this is not necessarily a sign of major depression.

Answer: B
 People suffering from major depression often experience low energy levels and feelings of fatigue, rather than having high levels of energy.

Answer: D
 This statement is false - the rate of depression is actually increasing in many parts of the world, particularly in developed countries.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the symptoms of mood disorders?
A) In mania,the individual cycles between periods of intense happiness on the one hand and deep depression on the other.
B) In bipolar disorder,the individual feels elated all the time and seems to have boundless energy.
C) In major depression,the individual feels useless,worthless,and lonely,and also thinks the future is hopeless.
D) In manic-depressive disorder,the individual seems to have lost his or her eye sight.

Accepted Answer

Major depression is characterized by feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and loneliness, along with a loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities. Mania, on the other hand, involves periods of heightened energy, grandiosity, and little sleep, often alternating with episodes of depression in bipolar disorder. Option B is incorrect as it describes mania only, while bipolar disorder also involves depressive episodes. Option D is incorrect as visual impairments are not typically associated with mood disorders.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of manic-depressive disorder and bipolar disorder?
A) Manic-depressive disorder is a type of bipolar disorder.
B) Bipolar disorder is a type of manic-depressive disorder.
C) Manic-depressive disorder is a severe form of bipolar disorder.
D) Bipolar disorder is a new term that has replaced the label manic-depressive disorder.

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is the modern term that has replaced the older term manic-depressive disorder, reflecting the same condition characterized by mood swings between mania and depression.

Question 18

How does dissociative amnesia differ from simple amnesia?
A) Dissociative amnesia involves an actual loss of memory;simple amnesia does not.
B) Simple amnesia involves an actual loss of memory;dissociative amnesia does not.
C) Dissociative amnesia is more severe than simple amnesia.
D) Dissociative amnesia typically results from a physiological cause;simple amnesia does not.

Accepted Answer

Dissociative amnesia is characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, usually due to psychological stress or trauma, rather than a physiological cause, which is typical in simple amnesia.

Question 19

The common thread among dissociative disorders is that:
A) they allow people to escape from some anxiety-producing situation.
B) people suffering from these disorders experience a significant loss of memory.
C) they involve an actual physical disturbance,such as the inability to see or hear.
D) people suffering from these disorders leave their home to lead a life of anonymity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The common thread among dissociative disorders is...

Question 20

Mood disorder refers to:
A) a form of amnesia in which the individual leaves home and assumes a new identity.
B) disturbance in emotional experience that is strong enough to intrude on everyday living.
C) actual physical disturbance,such as the inability to use a sensory organ.
D) actual loss of information from memory that typically results from a physiological cause.

Accepted Answer

Mood disorder refers to a disturbance in emotional experience that is strong enough to intrude on everyday living. This can include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other disorders that affect a person's mood and emotional state. It is a serious condition that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.

Quiz 12: Development

Butch,a gifted musician,alternates between periods of dark despair and times of elation,great energy,recklessness,and creativity.He seems to be most prolific during periods of mania.Butch is most likely to be suffering from _____.

Which of the following is true of mood disorders?

Which of the following is true of the various approaches to understanding depression?

_____ is a form of amnesia in which the individual leaves home and sometimes assumes a new identity.

_____ is a class of disorders in which severe distortion of reality occurs.

The term _____ is sometimes used to describe the lost memories of people with dissociative amnesia.

Patients diagnosed with _____ account for by far the largest percentage of those hospitalized with psychological disorders.

Psychologist _____ suggests that depression is largely a response to learned helplessness.

_____ is a disorder in which a person typically alternates between periods of euphoric feelings of mania and periods of depression.

Omar finds himself in front of a pet supplies display in a discount store in the town of Xania.His last memories are of his childhood in the town of Genovia.He cannot recall how he reached the discount store.Which of the following most accurately describes Omar's condition?

Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a major role in depression?

Dr.Allan,a psychologist,believes that women are more prone to suffer from depression because they experience fluctuations in estrogen levels,whereas men do not.Dr.Allan seems to favor a _____ approach to understanding depression.

_____ is an extended state of intense,wild elation.

Which of the following occurs in schizophrenia?

Which of the following is true of major depression?

Which of the following is true of the symptoms of mood disorders?

Which of the following is true of manic-depressive disorder and bipolar disorder?

How does dissociative amnesia differ from simple amnesia?

The common thread among dissociative disorders is that:

Mood disorder refers to: