10/16/25, 5:07 AM Revised Abnormal Psych Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers | Guaranteed Success Flashcards | Quizlet
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What is the possible increased levels of NE (adrenaline)
neurobiological influence
that could effect mania?
What is the possible decreased levels of NE (adrenaline)
neurobiological influence
that could effect
depression?
________ is not effective psychoanalysis
for treatment of
depression
low levels of are serotonin
thought to be a potential
neurobiological cause of
depression
an overactive _______ is HPA axis
thought to be a potential
neurobiological cause of
depression
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if an individual has an efficient, fatigued, depression
overactive HPA axis, the
individual may not be as
________ at dealing with
stressors due to this
system being ________ ,
which could therefore
lead the individual to get
____________
SSRIs work by allowing reducing/inhibiting, recycling
the serotonin to stay
longer due to _____________
the reuptake system that's
in place for ____________
serotonin
identify, challenge, and cognitive restructuring
reframe negative
automatic thoughts and
negative core beliefs
increase pleasant event behavioral activation
frequency and decrease
avoidance behavior
________ has been shown CBT
to be effective in the
treatment of mood
disorders, and has also
been shown to reduce the
risk of relapse and
recurrence in mood
disorders
__________ of core beliefs modification
creates lasting change
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________ is an effective ECT, mechanism
treatment for severe
depression, though it's
__________ of action is
unknown
what are the medication SSRIs and SNRIs (Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake
treatments for mood Inhibitors)
disorders?
induction of brain seizures ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
by the application of
electrical current to the
skull
improving interpersonal interpersonal psychotherapy
relationships - remove
reassurance from other
individuals and help
individuals to be able to
reassure themselves
improving social social skills training
interactions
What are the two core sad or depressed mood and anhedonia (must have at
symptoms for the least one of these to be diagnosable)
diagnosis of a MDE?
a MDE will be diagnosed 5, 2
if an individual has ___or
more symptoms daily for
___ weeks, one of which
being one of the two core
symptoms
in order for PDD to be 2
diagnosed, symptoms
have to have lasted for
_ years or longer
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Revised Abnormal Psych Exam 2 Questions with
Correct Answers | Guaranteed Success
Save
Terms in this set (300)
What is the possible increased levels of NE (adrenaline)
neurobiological influence
that could effect mania?
What is the possible decreased levels of NE (adrenaline)
neurobiological influence
that could effect
depression?
________ is not effective psychoanalysis
for treatment of
depression
low levels of are serotonin
thought to be a potential
neurobiological cause of
depression
an overactive _______ is HPA axis
thought to be a potential
neurobiological cause of
depression
1/20
,10/16/25, 5:07 AM Revised Abnormal Psych Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers | Guaranteed Success Flashcards | Quizlet
if an individual has an efficient, fatigued, depression
overactive HPA axis, the
individual may not be as
________ at dealing with
stressors due to this
system being ________ ,
which could therefore
lead the individual to get
____________
SSRIs work by allowing reducing/inhibiting, recycling
the serotonin to stay
longer due to _____________
the reuptake system that's
in place for ____________
serotonin
identify, challenge, and cognitive restructuring
reframe negative
automatic thoughts and
negative core beliefs
increase pleasant event behavioral activation
frequency and decrease
avoidance behavior
________ has been shown CBT
to be effective in the
treatment of mood
disorders, and has also
been shown to reduce the
risk of relapse and
recurrence in mood
disorders
__________ of core beliefs modification
creates lasting change
2/20
, 10/16/25, 5:07 AM Revised Abnormal Psych Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers | Guaranteed Success Flashcards | Quizlet
________ is an effective ECT, mechanism
treatment for severe
depression, though it's
__________ of action is
unknown
what are the medication SSRIs and SNRIs (Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake
treatments for mood Inhibitors)
disorders?
induction of brain seizures ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
by the application of
electrical current to the
skull
improving interpersonal interpersonal psychotherapy
relationships - remove
reassurance from other
individuals and help
individuals to be able to
reassure themselves
improving social social skills training
interactions
What are the two core sad or depressed mood and anhedonia (must have at
symptoms for the least one of these to be diagnosable)
diagnosis of a MDE?
a MDE will be diagnosed 5, 2
if an individual has ___or
more symptoms daily for
___ weeks, one of which
being one of the two core
symptoms
in order for PDD to be 2
diagnosed, symptoms
have to have lasted for
_ years or longer
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