PSYC 435 Chapter 6 (Bipolar and
Depressive Disorders) Multiple Choice
Exam Questions and Answers
Athabasca University.
1) The case of Linda, a senior in high school, that introduces the chapter
on mood disorders illustrates the
A) onset of depression not triggered by an external cause.
B) impact of an external stressor on mood.
C) effect on mental health caused by the loss of a loved one.
D) relationship between substance abuse and depression.
Verified Answer -A
2) Select the statement that is TRUE of mood disorders.
A) They are transient states that typically follow some external stressor.
B) They include conditions characterized by abnormally high moods.
C) They are the only DSM category of disorders that is caused by a
chemical imbalance.
D) They are relatively infrequent in the general population.
Verified Answer -B
3) There are ________ major categories of mood disorders.
A) two
B) three
C) four
,D) five
Verified Answer -A
4) Bipolar disorder used to be called
A) hypomania.
B) dysthymic disorder.
C) cyclothymia.
D) manic depressive disorder.
Verified Answer -D
5) The major categories of mood disorders are distinguished from each
other along the dimensions of mood — elated, depressed, or both — and
the
A) age of the individual.
B) length of time the mood has persisted.
C) potential for suicide.
D) presence of panic attacks.
Verified Answer -B
6) Mania is a high, excessive mood often accompanied by inappropriate
or dangerous behavior, pressured or rapid speech, a false sense of well-
being, and
A) binge shopping.
B) potentially dangerous behavior.
C) substance abuse.
D) risky sexual behavior.
Verified Answer -B
,7) It has occurred to Gerald that with his bachelor's degree in psychology
he is going to make a scientific discovery that will change the way the
modern world views the etiology of schizophrenia. During one of his
three-day periods of "extreme cognitive productivity," Gerald produced a
journal article on his thesis, purchased 10 pairs of pants from the
shopping channel, and operated on less than 4 hours of sleep per night.
Which of the following would best describe Gerald's behavior?
A) Dysthymic episode
B) Depressive episode
C) Manic episode
D) Bipolar episode
Verified Answer -C
8) Manic episodes usually alternate in tandem with
A) depressive episodes.
B) bipolar disorder.
C) dysthymia.
D) cyclothymic disorder.
Verified Answer -A
9) When both manic and depressive episodes are present, the person is
said to suffer from
A) unipolar disorder.
B) mania.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) psychosis.
Verified Answer -C
, 10) Bipolar disorder is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy,
and
A) ability to function.
B) gender identity.
C) facility for recall of information.
D) executive function
Verified Answer -A
11) Bipolar disorder is a long-term disorder associated with emotional
mood swings between the poles of mania and depression with
A) no moods characterized as normal.
B) a week of normal mood between swings.
C) possible normal moods.
D) hypomania the most pronounced feature.
Verified Answer -C
12) The difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorders is the
presence of ________ in the latter instead of a full-blown manic episode.
A) hypomania
B) alexithymia
C) cyclothymia
D) dysthymia
Verified Answer -A
13) How does Bipolar I disorder differ from Bipolar II disorder?
Depressive Disorders) Multiple Choice
Exam Questions and Answers
Athabasca University.
1) The case of Linda, a senior in high school, that introduces the chapter
on mood disorders illustrates the
A) onset of depression not triggered by an external cause.
B) impact of an external stressor on mood.
C) effect on mental health caused by the loss of a loved one.
D) relationship between substance abuse and depression.
Verified Answer -A
2) Select the statement that is TRUE of mood disorders.
A) They are transient states that typically follow some external stressor.
B) They include conditions characterized by abnormally high moods.
C) They are the only DSM category of disorders that is caused by a
chemical imbalance.
D) They are relatively infrequent in the general population.
Verified Answer -B
3) There are ________ major categories of mood disorders.
A) two
B) three
C) four
,D) five
Verified Answer -A
4) Bipolar disorder used to be called
A) hypomania.
B) dysthymic disorder.
C) cyclothymia.
D) manic depressive disorder.
Verified Answer -D
5) The major categories of mood disorders are distinguished from each
other along the dimensions of mood — elated, depressed, or both — and
the
A) age of the individual.
B) length of time the mood has persisted.
C) potential for suicide.
D) presence of panic attacks.
Verified Answer -B
6) Mania is a high, excessive mood often accompanied by inappropriate
or dangerous behavior, pressured or rapid speech, a false sense of well-
being, and
A) binge shopping.
B) potentially dangerous behavior.
C) substance abuse.
D) risky sexual behavior.
Verified Answer -B
,7) It has occurred to Gerald that with his bachelor's degree in psychology
he is going to make a scientific discovery that will change the way the
modern world views the etiology of schizophrenia. During one of his
three-day periods of "extreme cognitive productivity," Gerald produced a
journal article on his thesis, purchased 10 pairs of pants from the
shopping channel, and operated on less than 4 hours of sleep per night.
Which of the following would best describe Gerald's behavior?
A) Dysthymic episode
B) Depressive episode
C) Manic episode
D) Bipolar episode
Verified Answer -C
8) Manic episodes usually alternate in tandem with
A) depressive episodes.
B) bipolar disorder.
C) dysthymia.
D) cyclothymic disorder.
Verified Answer -A
9) When both manic and depressive episodes are present, the person is
said to suffer from
A) unipolar disorder.
B) mania.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) psychosis.
Verified Answer -C
, 10) Bipolar disorder is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy,
and
A) ability to function.
B) gender identity.
C) facility for recall of information.
D) executive function
Verified Answer -A
11) Bipolar disorder is a long-term disorder associated with emotional
mood swings between the poles of mania and depression with
A) no moods characterized as normal.
B) a week of normal mood between swings.
C) possible normal moods.
D) hypomania the most pronounced feature.
Verified Answer -C
12) The difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorders is the
presence of ________ in the latter instead of a full-blown manic episode.
A) hypomania
B) alexithymia
C) cyclothymia
D) dysthymia
Verified Answer -A
13) How does Bipolar I disorder differ from Bipolar II disorder?
