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MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS IN ADULTS_SIGNS SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 126, or complete your test online at EliteLearning.com/Book 81. During COVID, rates of major depressive disorder: a. Decreased.
88. According to the American Psychological Association’s “Guideline for the Treatment of Depression”, all of the following are conditionally recommended for use in treatment of depression, EXCEPT: a. Exercise monotherapy. b. St. John’s wort monotherapy. c. Bright light therapy. d. Tai Chi. 89. The cognitive triad of depression includes negative thoughts about oneself, negative thoughts about one’s environment, and negative thoughts about: a. Taking medication. b. Socializing with others. c. One’s future. d. One’s psychotherapist. 90. An example of a social stressor is: a. unemployment. b. Distorted cognitions. c. Neurotransmitter disruptions. d. Genetic predisposition. 91. Maladapted perfectionism tends to be more prevalent among descendants of which cultures? a. West African b. Western European c. East Asian d. South American 92. When assessing risk for suicide, a practitioner should: a. Ask the client to role-play a suicide attempt. b. Identify the closest emergency room for the client. c. Assess the client’s level of anxiety and impulsivity. d. Determine whether the client is lying and seeking attention. 93. When a client presents depressive symptoms along with hallucinations, these features are referred to as: a. Melancholic. b. Atypical. c. Catatonic. d. Psychotic. 94. Three of the most common treatments for major depressive disorder are: a. Biological (e.g., medication, brain stimulation therapies), psychological (e.g., psychotherapy), and social (e.g., community support systems). b. Psychotherapy, social skills training, and vocational rehabilitation. c. Narrative therapy, play therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. d. Social skills training, psychoeducation, and pharmacology.
b. Increased from a baseline of 27% to 54%. c. Increased from a baseline of 7% to 27%. d. Increased by 50%. 82. MDD prevalence rates are higher for people in the following groups, EXCEPT: a. Those living in rural over urban areas. b. Those who have jobs they enjoy. c. Those with comorbid medical issues d. Those with close interpersonal relationships. 83. Depression is the leading cause of disability in the
world, with the World Health Organization (2023) estimating that what percentage of adults suffer from depression globally?
a. 5% b. 7%
c. 27% d. 12% 84. To be diagnosed with major depressive disorder, a person must experience at least:
a. Five major depressive episodes. b. Three major depressive episodes. c. Two major depressive episodes. d. One major depressive episode.
85. A major depressive episode is considered to have occurred when symptoms have been present for at least 2: a. Days. b. Weeks. c. Months. d. Years. 86. Adults who meet criteria for major depressive disorder continuously for two years should be diagnosed with: a. Major depressive disorder only. b. Persistent depressive disorder only. c. Persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder. d. Persistent depressive disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. 87. Some researchers suspect that depressive symptoms may be the result of: a. Genetic, neurological, immunological, hormonal, and neuroendicronological factors b. Overactive cognitive functions of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis. c. Genetic mutations present in all clients with major depression. d. The initial development of bipolar disorder.
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