PSYCHOPATHOLOGY EXAM 2
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What are the two key moods involved in mood disorders?
A: anger and depression
B: sadness and anxiety
C: mania and depression
D: anger and mania - Correct Answers -C: mania and depression
Herbert awakens early in the morning and feels more depressed in the morning than the
evening. He has lost all interest in activities and derives no pleasure from things that
used to please him. If he is suffering from major depression, Herbert's symptoms
suggest the sub-type called:
A: mood-congruent
B: melancholic
C: dysthymic
D: postpartum - Correct Answers -B: melancholic
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?
A: bouts of anxiety
B: considerable appetite problems and/or weight gain
C: feelings of guilt and/or worthless
D: sleeping excessive amounts - Correct Answers -A: bouts of anxiety
Sam shows little emotion and is loner. He has no social relationships, other than his
family, and he seems to experience little pleasure, if any. What personality disorder
might Sam have?
A: Dependent
B: Schizoid
C: Borderline
D: Narcissistic - Correct Answers -B: Schizoid
The drug of choice is treating bipolar disorder is:
A: sodium
B: lithium
C: thyroid hormone
D: prozac - Correct Answers -B: lithium
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What are the two key moods involved in mood disorders?
A: anger and depression
B: sadness and anxiety
C: mania and depression
D: anger and mania - Correct Answers -C: mania and depression
Herbert awakens early in the morning and feels more depressed in the morning than the
evening. He has lost all interest in activities and derives no pleasure from things that
used to please him. If he is suffering from major depression, Herbert's symptoms
suggest the sub-type called:
A: mood-congruent
B: melancholic
C: dysthymic
D: postpartum - Correct Answers -B: melancholic
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?
A: bouts of anxiety
B: considerable appetite problems and/or weight gain
C: feelings of guilt and/or worthless
D: sleeping excessive amounts - Correct Answers -A: bouts of anxiety
Sam shows little emotion and is loner. He has no social relationships, other than his
family, and he seems to experience little pleasure, if any. What personality disorder
might Sam have?
A: Dependent
B: Schizoid
C: Borderline
D: Narcissistic - Correct Answers -B: Schizoid
The drug of choice is treating bipolar disorder is:
A: sodium
B: lithium
C: thyroid hormone
D: prozac - Correct Answers -B: lithium
