Question 1

What do psychodynamic therapists believe is the cause of unipolar depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   repression of feelings of inadequacy
B)   a biological imbalance in neurotransmitters
C)   unconscious grieving over real or imagined loss
D)   projection of internal anxiety onto a loved object

Question 2

Interpersonal therapists believe that any of four interpersonal problem areas can lead to depression and must be addressed in therapy. Briefly describe each of these areas and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) holds ...

Question 3

MAO inhibitors work by:

Accepted Answer

A)   blocking MAO from breaking down norepinephrine.
B)   raising the level of MAO.
C)   lowering the level of tyramine, found in cheese and wine.
D)   interacting with the production of amphetamines.

Question 4

Which is important in using contingency management effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increase the total number of activities, both positive and negative, so the person can learn to tell the difference.
B)   Make sure that the person receives reinforcement for engaging in positive activities.
C)   Be sure the person receives feedback from a group regarding which activities are positive and which are negative.
D)   Develop ways for the person to express depressed feelings through journal writing.

Question 5

Lithium has been found to:

Accepted Answer

A)   be useful in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder.
B)   reduce the number of manic episodes in those with bipolar disorder.
C)   increase the effectiveness of drugs used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)   be more effective in treating bipolar disorder when used in conjunction with ECT than when used alone.

Question 6

In which of the treatments for depression is a stimulating current sent through a patient's prefrontal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)   TMS
B)   DBS
C)   both TMS and DBS
D)   neither TMS nor DBS

Question 7

Matthew is taking imipramine. He is probably being treated for _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matthew is taking imipramine. He is probably...

Question 8

One concern about the use of ECT is that it may lead to problems with _____.

Accepted Answer

memory or ...

Question 9

One of the side effects of ECT is:

Accepted Answer

A)   mania.
B)   psychosis.
C)   memory loss.
D)   intensification of the depression.

Question 10

What is currently true about pharmaceutical companies regarding their ads for medications in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are only allowed to advertise to physicians and psychologists.
B)   They must detail all the major side effects and potential risks of the drugs in their ads.
C)   They must recommend that patients consult with their doctors about taking the drugs in their ads.
D)   They have not found direct ads to be effective in increasing sales.

Question 11

Which interpersonal problem area identified by interpersonal psychotherapists is MOST like the cause of depression suggested by psychoanalysis?

Accepted Answer

A)   interpersonal loss
B)   interpersonal deficits
C)   interpersonal role dispute
D)   interpersonal role transition

Question 12

According to a recent survey, more than _____ percent of Americans believe that depression is a serious condition that requires treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)   30
B)   45
C)   65
D)   80

Question 13

An individual with depression who is receiving therapy is told that many, even most of the negative thoughts that an individual experiences and records have no basis in fact. MOST likely, the therapist is:

Accepted Answer

A)   changing primary attitudes.
B)   challenging automatic thoughts.
C)   training the individual in dichotomous thinking.
D)   negatively reinforcing verbal avoidance responses.

Question 14

The "increasing activities and elevating mood" phase of Beck's treatment for depression:

Accepted Answer

A)   requires the use of antidepressant medication to be effective.
B)   is the phase most related to cognitions.
C)   makes the therapy cognitive-behavioral rather than purely cognitive.
D)   deals with the problem of dichotomous thinking.

Question 15

Rosita swings between periods of bottomless depression and high-flying enthusiasm. She never hits the middle. Her physician is MOST likely to recommend treatment with:

Accepted Answer

A)   ECT.
B)   lithium.
C)   imipramine.
D)   tranquilizers.

Question 16

The best evidence for the effectiveness of the psychodynamic approach comes from:

Accepted Answer

A)   work with people who have severe depression.
B)   case study reports.
C)   large-scale research projects conducted by the APA.
D)   situations when the childhood loss is less obvious.

Question 17

Focusing on the addition of positive activities to the life of a patient with depression is a behavioral technique known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   behavioral contingency management.
B)   behavioral cognition.
C)   behavioral activation.
D)   behavioral confrontation.

Question 18

Outcome studies on treatments for depression, comparing drug treatments with cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapies, show that:

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive therapies work quicker, but must be combined with drug therapy over the long run.
B)   all are equally effective, both initially, and in preventing recurrences.
C)   all three are equally likely to be prescribed by physicians.
D)   cognitive therapies are better at preventing relapses unless the drug therapy is continued even after the patient has improved.

Question 19

The type of antidepressant drug that works by interfering with the enzyme that normally destroys norepinephrine is a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

monoamine ...

Question 20

In 1997 the FDA made changes to direct-to-consumer advertisements of antidepressant medications. Which did the FDA not require those advertisements to include?

Accepted Answer

A)   a drug's important risks
B)   where consumers could get further information about the drug
C)   a toll-free telephone number or a website
D)   the price-per-dose of the drug

Exam 8: Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Interpersonal therapists believe that any of four interpersonal problem areas can lead to depression and must be addressed in therapy. Briefly describe each of these areas and provide an example of each.

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An individual with depression who is receiving therapy is told that many, even most of the negative thoughts that an individual experiences and records have no basis in fact. MOST likely, the therapist is:

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According to a recent survey, more than _____ percent of Americans believe that depression is a serious condition that requires treatment.

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In 1997 the FDA made changes to direct-to-consumer advertisements of antidepressant medications. Which did the FDA not require those advertisements to include?

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Rosita swings between periods of bottomless depression and high-flying enthusiasm. She never hits the middle. Her physician is MOST likely to recommend treatment with:

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In which of the treatments for depression is a stimulating current sent through a patient's prefrontal cortex?

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The "increasing activities and elevating mood" phase of Beck's treatment for depression:

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Matthew is taking imipramine. He is probably being treated for _____.

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Focusing on the addition of positive activities to the life of a patient with depression is a behavioral technique known as:

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What do psychodynamic therapists believe is the cause of unipolar depression?

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Which is important in using contingency management effectively?

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MAO inhibitors work by:

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The best evidence for the effectiveness of the psychodynamic approach comes from:

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Lithium has been found to:

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What is currently true about pharmaceutical companies regarding their ads for medications in the United States?

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Outcome studies on treatments for depression, comparing drug treatments with cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapies, show that:

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The type of antidepressant drug that works by interfering with the enzyme that normally destroys norepinephrine is a(n) _____.

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One concern about the use of ECT is that it may lead to problems with _____.

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One of the side effects of ECT is:

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