Quiz 3: Caring for Your Mind

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Jake, who took antidepressants to recover from depression in high school, began feeling the same troubling symptoms. A physician at the student health center prescribed the same medication that had helped him in the past, but this time Jake noticed the warning about an increased risk of suicide. He has had thoughts of killing himself, and he worries whether or not to start the medication. When he did some online research, he learned that the risk of suicide is greater if depression is untreated than it is with medication. How would you counsel Jake? How would you weigh the risks and benefits of taking an antidepressant? Do you know someone who might benefit from taking antidepressants but is afraid to take them because of the possible risk of suicide? What might you say to this person based on what you have read in this chapter?

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Medications that treat depression have labeled a risk of suicide as a possible side effect. Research by Jake showed that statistically that suicide is a greater risk without the medication than with for depression sufferers. Also, he took this medication before with success. The negatives of medication are rather small. The benefits are less depression and that translates to better overall function. Given that Jake has had success before it would probably be better for him to take the medication again but at the same time, monitor himself for suicidal thoughts.

Q 2

Depression A) is not likely to occur in young adults. B) is twice as common in men as women. C) has the same symptoms in men and women. D) is more likely to occur again in those who suffer a first episode.

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Depression strikes many people in the world to different degrees. There are several therapies that can be used to help lessen the effects of depression. (a)Young adults have higher risks of depression. Upon puberty girls outpace boys in getting depression. The cause is not clear but could partly be from young people starting to grasp dating and more adult issues. Therefore(a)is considered no true of depression. (b)Women suffer depression over men at a rate of two to one. Women suffer more and sometimes at more regularity. Women's depression can be influenced by sex hormones and body cycles that a man does not have. Therefore(b)is not true of depression. (c)Men and women suffer from depression in different ways. Women suffer from depressions more and hormones can influence it. Women already respond more to emotion. It is also influenced by the menstrual cycle. In men, the outward showing of depression can appear as aggressive instead of sad. Therefore(c)is not a true statement of depression. (d)Once someone has suffered from depression, it tends to comeback again. After that first occurrence, one can suffer from depression several times. Therefore(d)truthfully describes depression.

Q 3

Research has indicated that many homeless men and women are in need of outpatient psychiatric care, often because they suffer from chronic mental illnesses or alcoholism. Yet government funding for the mentally ill is inadequate, and homelessness itself can make it difficult, if not impossible, for people to gain access to the care they need. How do you feel when you pass homeless individuals who seem disoriented or out of touch with reality? Who should take responsibility for their welfare? Should they be forced to undergo treatment at psychiatric institutions?

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It is hard to see a homeless person with mental illness. Mental illness is why some people are homeless. They cannot hold jobs and many turn to alcohol for an escape. Every state has repeatedly cut funding for mental institutions. These people should be taken care of by the state in institutions but there is simply very little room due to funding cuts. Some homeless could return to ordinary life if they only had help to treat their problems.

Q 4

Which statement about depression treatment is true? A) Psychotherapy and drug therapy are effective in treating depression, but only about 50 percent of people seek treatment. B) Antidepressants help about 90 percent of individuals feel better within four weeks. C) Jogging has only a small benefit for most depressed individuals. D) With the right therapy, depression will not reoccur.

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Q 5

Neurons A) transmit information within the brain and throughout the body by means of electrical impulses and chemical messengers. B) are specialized support cells that travel through the spinal cord, carrying signals related to movement. C) are protein molecules designed to bind with neurotransmitters. D) cross a synapse before reuptake.

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Q 6

Students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder A) perform as well on standardized tests as students without ADHD. B) have an increased risk of substance use disorders. C) have a decreased risk of developing depression or anxiety disorders. D) constitute 10 percent of the student population.

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Q 7

Some characteristic symptoms of major depression are A) difficulty concentrating, lack of energy, and eating more than usual. B) exaggerated sense of euphoria and energy. C) palpitations, sweating, numbness, and tingling sensations. D) talking in rambling ways, inability to think in a logical manner, and delusions.

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Q 8

Which of the following statements is true? A) Individuals with phobias are most likely to benefit from psychiatric medications. B) Antidepressant medications now require a warning label about the increased risk of suicidal thoughts. C) Only children have attention disorders. D) Interpersonal therapy focuses on the role of early experiences and unconscious influences in shaping patterns of behavior, such as repeated failed relationships.

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Q 9

Which of the following statements about anxiety disorders is true? A) Anxiety disorders are the least prevalent type of mental illness. B) An individual suffering from a panic attack may mistake her symptoms for a heart attack. C) The primary symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder is irrational, intense, and persistent fear of a specific object or situation. D) Generalized anxiety disorders respond to systematic desensitization behavior therapy.

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Q 10

A mental disorder can be described as A) a condition associated with migraine headaches and narcolepsy. B) a condition that is usually caused by severe trauma to the brain. C) a behavioral or psychological disorder that impairs an individual's ability to conduct one or more important activities of daily life. D) a psychological disorder that is easily controlled with medication and a change in diet.

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Q 11

A person may be at higher risk of committing suicide if A) he is taking blood pressure medication. B) he lives in a rural environment and is married. C) he has been diagnosed with hyperactivity disorder. D) he has lost his job because of alcoholism.

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Q 12

Which of these therapies focuses on recognizing negative thought patterns and changing those patterns? A) psychodynamic psychotherapy B) behavioral activation C) interpersonal therapy D) cognitive therapy

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