Question 1

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Major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder may have melancholic features such that there is ______ .

a lack of reactivity to pleasurable stimuli

more severe depression in the morning

significantly increased appetite and hypersomnia

excessive guilt present

Question 2

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Individuals with depressive disorders have a tendency to ______.

commit suicide

use passive coping skills

appear to be outgoing

enjoy feeling depressed

Question 3

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Brain structures associated with depression that have gained the most support include all of the following except the ______.

thalamus

amygdala

orbitofrontal cortex

dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

Question 4

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Depressive symptoms may commonly occur during all of these except ______.

the prodromal phase of schizophrenia

borderline personality disorder

a manic episode

bipolar disorder

Question 5

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Biological substrates that are associated with depression include all of the following except ______.

norepinephrine

serotonin

cortisol

acetylcholine

Question 6

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Derealization or depersonalization (feelings of being detached from one’s body or one’s surroundings), fear of losing control or going crazy, and fear of dying are ______.

cognitive symptoms of panic attack

behavioral symptoms of panic attack

physiological symptoms of panic attack

all of the above

Question 7

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Jerry worries about finances, inclement weather, current events, and the state of health in the general public. He is likely to be diagnosed with ______.

environmental worry disorder

generalized anxiety disorder

agoraphobia with worry

panic disorder

Question 8

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Susan experienced a panic attack in public due to extreme distress and worries about her peers judging her. She is likely to have _______.

panic disorder

agoraphobia

social anxiety disorder

generalized anxiety disorder

Question 9

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Which of the following was specifically discussed as a treatment for panic disorder?

Interoceptive exposure

Cognitive restructuring

Interpersonal therapy

Family therapy

Question 10

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Which is true about the heritability of anxiety disorders?

The majority of the variance is attributed to environmental factors

The majority of the variance is attributed to genetic heritability

The majority of the variance is attributed to genetic vulnerability

The majority of the variance is attributed to parent modeling