1.The gland that produces a hormone that is involved in the reaction to fearful and stressful situations is the:
A)ganglion.
B)adrenal.
C)hippocampus.
D)medulla.
2.The group of hormones that appears to be most involved in arousal and fear reaction are the:
A)prolactins.
B)corticosteroids.
C)adrenalaltoids.
D)beta-blockers.
3.A person who witnessed a horrible accident and then became unusually anxious and depressed for 3 weeks is probably experiencing:
A)posttraumatic stress disorder.
B)pretraumatic stress disorder.
C)combat fatigue.
D)acute stress disorder.
4.One distinction that DSM-5 makes between acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder is based on:
A)how intense the anxiety-linked symptoms are.
B)what the cause of the anxiety-linked symptoms was.
C)how long the anxiety symptoms last.
D)what sort of treatment is contemplated for the anxiety-linked symptoms.
5.A person with posttraumatic stress disorder who is having "flashbacks" is:
A)reexperiencing the traumatic event.
B)experiencing avoidance.
C)experiencing reduced responsiveness.
D)experiencing increased arousal, anxiety, and guilt.
6.An individual with ______ displays two or more distinct personalities and periodically switches from one to another.
7.Psychodynamic theorists believe that dissociative disorders represent an extreme use of the defense mechanism called ______.
8.Describe three different treatments that have been effective in treating combat veterans experiencing stress disorders. Be sure to be specific in what happens during these treatments.
1.A state of breathless euphoria, or frenzied energy, in which individuals have an exaggerated belief in their power describes:
A)mania.
B)dysthymia.
C)depression.
D)cyclothymia.
2.An important difference between mood disorders and normal mood fluctuation is:
A)the particular medication used to treat the problem.
B)the cause of the problem.
C)the severity and duration of the problem.
D)the demographic characteristics of the person.
3.Which of the following would be MOSTLY a motivational symptom of depression?
A)lack of desire to eat
B)a negative view of oneself
C)experiences of sadness and anger
D)staying in bed for hours during the day
4.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)motivational symptoms.
C)behavioral symptoms.
D)cognitive symptoms.
5.A depressed person who is confused, unable to remember things, and unable to solve problems is suffering from ______ symptoms.
A)emotional
B)cognitive
C)motivational
D)behavioral
6.Having frequent headaches, disturbances in sleep, and loss of appetite are ______ symptoms of depression.
A)physical
B)emotional
C)behavioral
D)motivational
7.If you were treated with ECT, you would experience a(n):
A)reuptake of serotonin.
B)insulin-induced coma.
C)increase in energy and creativity.
D)brain seizure.
8.Second-generation antidepressants:
A)mimic MAO inhibitors and tricyclics.
B)target specific neurotransmission reuptake.
C)increase the sex drive of depressed people.
D)are yet to be widely prescribed.
9.A behavioral therapist is MOST likely to use which of the following in treating a patient with unipolar depression?
A)electroconvulsive treatments
B)praise for engaging in positive activities
C)insight into the underlying problem
D)identification of distorted thinking and negative biases
10.Cognitive theorists explain depression in terms of a person's:
A)negative interpretation of events.
B)symbolic losses.
C)decrease in positive activities.
D)ethnic background.
1.In his definition of suicide, Edwin Shneidman includes all of the following factors EXCEPT that it:
A)involves conscious effort.
B)is self-inflicted.
C)results from depression or emotional distress.
D)involves direct effort.
2.Sylvia shot herself by placing the gun barrel in her mouth, in the middle of a dense wood, where she knew she wouldn't be heard or found. Sylvia is an example of what Edwin Shneidman refers to as a:
A)death seeker.
B)death initiator.
C)death ignorer.
D)death darer.
3.What is the critical way in which death initiators differ from other categories, according to Edwin Shneidman?
A)They employ more lethal means.
B)They do not intend to end their lives with their action.
C)They believe that death will not end their existence.
D)They believe they are merely speeding up an ongoing process.
4.The behavior of those who engage is self-injurious behavior such as cutting:
A)it's the criteria for suicide behavior disorder.
B)represents a clear effort to end one's life.
C)may represent an unconscious attempt at suicide.
D)is relatively uncommon and declining in frequency.
5.Retrospective analysis involves:
A)interviewing those thought to be at high risk for suicide.
B)developing a suicide profile, especially for mental patients and prisoners.
C)studying people who survive suicide attempts.
D)gathering information about a suicide victim's past.
6.All of the following are examples of immediate stress EXCEPT:
A)loss of a loved one through death.
B)natural disaster.
C)loss of a job.
D)serious illness.
7.Which of the following is TRUE about alcohol use and suicide?
A)Most people who attempt suicide drink alcohol just before the act.
B)About one-fourth of people who commit suicide are legally drunk.
C)Alcohol impairs judgment and lowers inhibitions.
D)All the answers are correct.
8.Some believe that allowing terminally ill elderly people to legally commit suicide will lead to a perceived "duty to die," involving:
A)elderly people committing suicide because they think they should.
B)family members of the terminally ill becoming increasingly involved in the suicide process.
C)subtle pressure on people to sign contracts saying they will commit suicide under certain conditions.
D)younger and younger people wanting the right to commit suicide legally.
9.Treatment for suicide attempters:
A)appears not to be effective.
B)typically involves medical and psychological care.
C)is provided in about 90 percent of the cases.
D)shows that the cognitive group method is most successful.
10.At a suicide prevention center, you hear the following from the counselor. "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 does these questions BEST represent?
A)formulating a plan
B)assessing suicide potential
C)understanding and clarifying the problem
D)assessing and mobilizing the caller's resources