CHAPTER 7: DISORDERS OF MOOD

Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach, 6th Edition International Edition by David Barlow

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CHAPTER 7: DISORDERS OF MOOD

 

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Prior to the DSM-IIIR, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT
a. depressive disorders.
b. affective disorders.
c. psychotic episodes.
d. depressive neuroses.

 

 

ANS:  C                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

KEY:  WWW            MSC:  TYPE: Factual

 

  1. The physical or somatic symptoms of a major depressive disorder include
a. changes in appetite or weight.
b. decreased ability to concentrate.
c. increased energy.
d. orgasmic feelings.

 

 

ANS:  A                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Conceptual

 

  1. One of the symptoms of a mood disorder is called  anhedonia, which means
a. a feeling of worthlessness.
b. an altered pattern of sleep.
c. indecisiveness.
d. an inability to experience pleasure.

 

 

ANS:  D                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Conceptual

 

  1. Mood disorders can range from mild to severe; the most severe type of depression is called
a. major depressive disorder
b. dysthymia.
c. cyclothymia.
d. profound depression.

 

 

ANS:  A                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Conceptual

 

  1. Most episodes of major depression are time-limited, i.e., lasting up to ___________, if left untreated.
a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 9 months
d. 1 year

 

 

ANS:  C                    DIF:    Moderate                  OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Factual

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