Cyclothymic disorder is a form of bipolar disorder which is less severe but
Which of the following statements about biological theories of bipolar disorder is true?
According to the textbook, depression rates among Latinos are comparable those among Caucasian Americans, but within the Latino population depression rates vary widely on the basis of specific culture of origin, first versus second generation status, and
In the DSM-5, dysthymic disorder is termed
According to behavioral theories of depression,
Which of the following statements is true of light therapy?
In severe cases of depression, individuals experience that refers to beliefs with no basis in reality and , which refers to seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real.
Luke is seeking treatment for his depression. His therapist begins by helping him discover the negative automatic thoughts that he habitually exhibits and how these thoughts are connected to his depression. Luke is encouraged to challenge these thoughts and his therapist helps him to develop skills such as assertiveness to help him cope better in his daily life. The therapy Luke is most likely receiving is
Women are likely than men to attempt suicide and likely than men to complete suicide.
According to the DSM-5, which of the following is an appropriate diagnostic criterion for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?
Which of the following statements is true?
As many as percent of people who experience a first episode of depression will experience subsequent episodes.
In therapy, patients with bipolar disorder and their families are educated about bipolar disorder and trained in communication and problem-solving skills.
People diagnosed with schizophrenia have a life-expectancy between and a years shorter than people without the disorder.
Calista shows a pervasive pattern of social deficits and has a great deal of discomfort in close relationships. Her coworkers describe her as odd as she speaks in a peculiar manner, is often suspicious, and is inappropriate in her display of emotion. However, a diagnosis reveals no psychosis. Calista is most likely suffering from
Ivan believes that aliens from a parallel universe are controlling his thoughts. Ivan is most likely experiencing a
Compared to people with schizophrenia in developed countries, people with schizophrenia in developing countries:
Common side effects of neuroleptics include , which includes slowed motor activity, monotonous speech, and an expressionless face, and , an agitation that causes people to pace and be unable to sit still.
Religious delusions of having committed a sin are more common among individuals with schizophrenia from
Psychosocial factors such as stress and certain types of family functioning can:
Which of the following is true about factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia?
are ideas that an individual believes are true but are highly unlikely and often simply impossible.
Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Which of the following statements is true of Eugen Bleuler’s views on schizophrenia?
What indication of a genetic connection between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder is mentioned in the textbook?