Abnormal Child Psychology 7th Edition Mash
Solutions Manual / TEST BANK
Research suggests that mania may be linked to low _____ activity. - ANSWER:serotonin
What is the role of electrically charged ions in the brain? - ANSWER:They help to relay messages within a
neuron.
A reactive depression is referred to as: - ANSWER:exogenous.
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: - ANSWER:lithium
Sharon experiences mild manic episodes that alternate with major depressive episodes over the course
of time. She would be diagnosed with _____ disorder. - ANSWER:bipolar II
A unipolar type of depression that is characterized by outbursts of severe temper during childhood or
adolescence is called: - ANSWER:disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
Lexapro and Zoloft are: - ANSWER:SSRIs.
John experiences full manic and depressive episodes and would be diagnosed with _____ disorder. -
ANSWER:bipolar I
,Which is a correct statement about treatment for bipolar disorder? - ANSWER:Psychotherapy along with
lithium therapy work best.
This is a state or episode of euphoria or frenzied activity in which people may have an exaggerated belief
that the world is theirs for the taking - ANSWER:mania
This theory suggests that women in our society experience more stress than men. - ANSWER:life stress
According to Beck, individuals repeatedly interpret their experiences, themselves, and their futures in
negative ways that lead them to feel depressed. He calls this the cognitive: - ANSWER:triad.
Family pedigree and twin studies have been used to look for a predisposition for unipolar depression
within families. Which theoretical framework encompasses these studies? - ANSWER:biological
These theorists emphasize relationships and propose that depression results when people's
relationships leave them feeling unsafe and insecure. - ANSWER:object relations
Identical twins of persons with a bipolar disorder have a _____ percent likelihood of developing the
same disorder. - ANSWER:40
People who take _____ may experience a dangerous rise in blood pressure if they eat certain foods like
bananas, cheese and some wines, since these foods contain the chemical tyramine. - ANSWER:MAO
inhibitors
Which is NOT a behavioral symptom of depression? - ANSWER:sleep disturbance
This theory holds that women and men are equally prone to depression but that clinicians often fail to
detect depression in men. - ANSWER:artifact
,A state of breathless euphoria, or frenzied energy, in which individuals have an exaggerated belief in
their power describes: - ANSWER:mania.
Which statement is true about research on the effectiveness of cognitive therapy for treating unipolar
depression? - ANSWER:Research studies show its effectiveness.
The age group LEAST likely to commit suicide in the United States is: - ANSWER:children.
Which of the following is NOT generally included in a pro-suicide Web site? - ANSWER:suggestions for
avoiding suicide
Euthanasia is also called "_____. - ANSWER:mercy killing
In order to understand the causes and contributing factors to a suicide, researchers often gather
information about a person who has ended his or her life. They may talk to friends, family members, or
colleagues. They may examine paperwork or records. With appropriate permission, they may talk to
doctors or other professionals in an attempt to build a picture of the suicide victim's state of mind and
motivation. This kind of "psychological autopsy" is formally called a(n): - ANSWER:retrospective analysis.
According to Durkheim, people who are isolated, alienated, and nonreligious are most likely to commit
which type of suicide? - ANSWER:egoistic
Suicide prevention centers: - ANSWER:may deliver services over the phone using paraprofessionals.
Which is the BEST example of the social contagion effect? - ANSWER:If you had a close relative or friend
who committed suicide, your risk of committing suicide is greater.
When someone commits suicide because they don't have a sense of belonging within society, this is an
example of _____ suicide. - ANSWER:anomic
, What is the critical way in which death initiators differ from other categories, according to Edwin
Shneidman? - ANSWER:They believe they are merely speeding up an ongoing process.
Which of the following adolescents is at the highest risk of suicide? - ANSWER:Jason, a while American
male
Which statement is NOT true regarding gender and suicide? - ANSWER:Women succeed at committing
suicide more often than do men.
Of the following, who is at an increased risk of suicide? - ANSWER:John, who is recently divorced
Which is NOT one of the initial responsibilities of a counselor at a suicide-prevention program when
responding to a caller? - ANSWER:alerting law-enforcement authorities to the caller
Research supporting a Freudian view of suicide has shown that later suicidal behavior is related to: -
ANSWER:both real and symbolic losses in childhood.
The world anomie, which is at the heart of one of the three types of suicide proposed by Emile
Durkheim, means: - ANSWER:without law.
What is the term that refers to suicide attempt that does not result in death? - ANSWER:parasuicide
Low serotonin activity has been found to be linked to which effect that may contribute to suicidal
behaviors? - ANSWER:increased aggression
Suicide programs that are put into action following an individual's suicide are referred to as: -
ANSWER:postvention.
Solutions Manual / TEST BANK
Research suggests that mania may be linked to low _____ activity. - ANSWER:serotonin
What is the role of electrically charged ions in the brain? - ANSWER:They help to relay messages within a
neuron.
A reactive depression is referred to as: - ANSWER:exogenous.
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: - ANSWER:lithium
Sharon experiences mild manic episodes that alternate with major depressive episodes over the course
of time. She would be diagnosed with _____ disorder. - ANSWER:bipolar II
A unipolar type of depression that is characterized by outbursts of severe temper during childhood or
adolescence is called: - ANSWER:disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
Lexapro and Zoloft are: - ANSWER:SSRIs.
John experiences full manic and depressive episodes and would be diagnosed with _____ disorder. -
ANSWER:bipolar I
,Which is a correct statement about treatment for bipolar disorder? - ANSWER:Psychotherapy along with
lithium therapy work best.
This is a state or episode of euphoria or frenzied activity in which people may have an exaggerated belief
that the world is theirs for the taking - ANSWER:mania
This theory suggests that women in our society experience more stress than men. - ANSWER:life stress
According to Beck, individuals repeatedly interpret their experiences, themselves, and their futures in
negative ways that lead them to feel depressed. He calls this the cognitive: - ANSWER:triad.
Family pedigree and twin studies have been used to look for a predisposition for unipolar depression
within families. Which theoretical framework encompasses these studies? - ANSWER:biological
These theorists emphasize relationships and propose that depression results when people's
relationships leave them feeling unsafe and insecure. - ANSWER:object relations
Identical twins of persons with a bipolar disorder have a _____ percent likelihood of developing the
same disorder. - ANSWER:40
People who take _____ may experience a dangerous rise in blood pressure if they eat certain foods like
bananas, cheese and some wines, since these foods contain the chemical tyramine. - ANSWER:MAO
inhibitors
Which is NOT a behavioral symptom of depression? - ANSWER:sleep disturbance
This theory holds that women and men are equally prone to depression but that clinicians often fail to
detect depression in men. - ANSWER:artifact
,A state of breathless euphoria, or frenzied energy, in which individuals have an exaggerated belief in
their power describes: - ANSWER:mania.
Which statement is true about research on the effectiveness of cognitive therapy for treating unipolar
depression? - ANSWER:Research studies show its effectiveness.
The age group LEAST likely to commit suicide in the United States is: - ANSWER:children.
Which of the following is NOT generally included in a pro-suicide Web site? - ANSWER:suggestions for
avoiding suicide
Euthanasia is also called "_____. - ANSWER:mercy killing
In order to understand the causes and contributing factors to a suicide, researchers often gather
information about a person who has ended his or her life. They may talk to friends, family members, or
colleagues. They may examine paperwork or records. With appropriate permission, they may talk to
doctors or other professionals in an attempt to build a picture of the suicide victim's state of mind and
motivation. This kind of "psychological autopsy" is formally called a(n): - ANSWER:retrospective analysis.
According to Durkheim, people who are isolated, alienated, and nonreligious are most likely to commit
which type of suicide? - ANSWER:egoistic
Suicide prevention centers: - ANSWER:may deliver services over the phone using paraprofessionals.
Which is the BEST example of the social contagion effect? - ANSWER:If you had a close relative or friend
who committed suicide, your risk of committing suicide is greater.
When someone commits suicide because they don't have a sense of belonging within society, this is an
example of _____ suicide. - ANSWER:anomic
, What is the critical way in which death initiators differ from other categories, according to Edwin
Shneidman? - ANSWER:They believe they are merely speeding up an ongoing process.
Which of the following adolescents is at the highest risk of suicide? - ANSWER:Jason, a while American
male
Which statement is NOT true regarding gender and suicide? - ANSWER:Women succeed at committing
suicide more often than do men.
Of the following, who is at an increased risk of suicide? - ANSWER:John, who is recently divorced
Which is NOT one of the initial responsibilities of a counselor at a suicide-prevention program when
responding to a caller? - ANSWER:alerting law-enforcement authorities to the caller
Research supporting a Freudian view of suicide has shown that later suicidal behavior is related to: -
ANSWER:both real and symbolic losses in childhood.
The world anomie, which is at the heart of one of the three types of suicide proposed by Emile
Durkheim, means: - ANSWER:without law.
What is the term that refers to suicide attempt that does not result in death? - ANSWER:parasuicide
Low serotonin activity has been found to be linked to which effect that may contribute to suicidal
behaviors? - ANSWER:increased aggression
Suicide programs that are put into action following an individual's suicide are referred to as: -
ANSWER:postvention.
