COUN-546
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
Activity in which of the following brain structures is elevated in both depression and mania?
prefrontal cortex
hippocampus
striatum
anterior cingulate cortex
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
What is the nature of the relationship between bipolar disorder and creativity?
The manic state fosters creativity through elated mood.
The quality of creative work suffers during episodes of mania.
Creativity itself can foster episodes of mania.
Treatment of bipolar disorder lessens creativity.
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
In considering the symptoms of major depressive disorder, it is important to remember that
there are many possible symptom profiles.
virtually everyone with major depression is suicidal.
the most common symptom is difficulty sleeping.
the core symptom of feelings of worthlessness must be present.
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
If Stephanie is characterized as a person high in neuroticism, she
is not likely to become depressed but is likely to become anxious.
is at elevated risk for developing depression.
is likely to experience low levels of anxiety but high levels of depression.
is most likely clinically depressed.
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
When social and psychological risk factors are present, which of the following seems to be
especially important in predicting nonsuicidal self-injury?
borderline personality disorder
self-critical beliefs
mania
lack of social support
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
In modern applications of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT., electrical current
is passed through both hemispheres.
is passed only through the frontal lobe.
is stronger than in the past.
is passed through the nondominant hemisphere.
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
The duration of sad moods after major stressors may be extended by social roles that promote
emotion-focused coping.
problem-focused coping.
solution-focused coping.
relationship-focused coping.
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
In Beck's theory, one form of cognitive bias leading to depression would be excessive attention
to
the past.
global disasters.
childhood sexual abuse.
negative feedback.
Incorrect Question 9
0 / 2 pts
Which of the following best describes hypomania?
a type of mania that alternates with depression.
wrong choice-a type of mania more common in dysthymic patients
a more persistent form of mania
a less severe form of mania
Incorrect Question 10
0 / 2 pts
The dopamine theory of schizophrenia is based on which of these observations?
Parkinson's disease is known to be caused by excess levels of dopamine.
People with schizophrenia almost never develop symptoms like those of Parkinson's disease.
Drugs that relieve schizophrenic symptoms reduce dopamine activity.
Whong choice-Drugs that alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease reduce dopamine levels.
Question 11
2 / 2 pts
An excess of dopamine activity appears to be related mainly to
positive and disorganized symptoms.
positive and negative symptoms.
negative and disorganization symptoms.
positive, negative, and disorganization symptoms.
Question 12
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following sociocultural factors is associated with schizophrenia?
bilingualism
child-rearing practices
religiosity
migration
Incorrect Question 13
0 / 2 pts
The term schizophrenia comes from the Greek words schizein, meaning "to split,"
and phren, meaning
Wrong "dissociation."
"mind."
"conscience."
"Unconscious state."
Incorrect Question 14
0 / 2 pts
Who is likely to have the best outcome associated with an initial psychotic episode?
a man is his mid-teens
a man in his mid-20s
a woman in her mid-20s
wrong- a woman in her mid-teens
Question 15
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
hallucinations
asociality
agitation
delusions
Question 16
2 / 2 pts
Research has shown that, in comparison to first-generation antipsychotics, second-generation
antipsychotics have
fewer and less severe side effects.
fewer but more severe side effects.
some of the same side effects as well as additional, but not life-threatening, side effects.
some of the same side effects as well as additional, sometimes life-threatening, side effects.
Question 17
2 / 2 pts
An exaggerated sense of importance, power, knowledge, or identity occurs in
grandiose delusions.
hallucinations.
ideas of reference.
thought broadcasting.
Question 18
2 / 2 pts
Medical marijuana is useful for alleviating
a wide range of physical and psychological disorders.
physical but not psychological disorders.
psychological but not physical disorders.
neither physical nor psychological disorders, as it has only a placebo effect.
Question 19
2 / 2 pts
How does Antabuse help individuals with alcohol use disorder?
It reduces anxiety during the detoxification period.
It helps replace the nutrients lost through malnutrition.
It mimics the physiological effects of alcohol.
It causes violent vomiting when alcohol is ingested.
Question 20
2 / 2 pts
What is an advantage of using Suboxone for the treatment of opiate use disorder?
It is taken only under direct supervision.
The effects last longer than those of methadone.
Individuals have to visit a clinic to receive it.
It carries no risk of addiction.
Question 21
2 / 2 pts
Alcohol is metabolized by the
small intestine.
liver.
gall bladder.
pancreas.
Question 22
2 / 2 pts
How much alcohol can be safely consumed during pregnancy?
none
about one drink per week
about two drinks per week
one drink per day, except during the last trimester
Question 23
2 / 2 pts
The negative physical and psychological effects that develop when a person stops taking a
regularly used substance or reduces the amount taken are called
withdrawal.
tolerance.
dependence.
cravings.
Question 24
2 / 2 pts
After taking a certain drug, Hal began feeling that time was passing very slowly, and he began
having profound thoughts about the nature of time and the universe. While this first experience
was deeply moving, leading to feelings of elation, the next time Hal tried this drug, he felt
anxious and depressed. What drug did Hal probably take?
marijuana
Ecstasy
heroin
cocaine
Incorrect Question 25
0 / 2 pts
In 2018, approximately what percentage of Americans aged 12 and older reported using alcohol
at least once in the previous 30 days?
37%
51.1%
Wrong-63%
82.5%
