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Psychological Response to Neurological Disorders Quiz
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Psychological Response to Neurological Disorders Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic that distinguishes clinical depression from normal sadness?

  • Length
  • Severity
  • Frequency (correct)
  • Intensity
  • Which of the following is a proposed mechanism behind the dysfunction of neurotransmitters in depression?

  • Increased production of serotonin
  • Decreased transport protein function (correct)
  • Increased levels of GABA
  • Abnormal receptor functions for dopamine
  • Which of the following medical conditions is NOT listed in the text as being associated with depression?

  • Metabolic disorders
  • Infectious diseases
  • Cardiovascular diseases (correct)
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • The text states that reduced levels of which neurotrophin are associated with stress-related depression?

    <p>BDNF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the epidemiology data presented in the text, which of the following statements is true?

    <p>Major depression is associated with significant health service usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a potential underlying biological mechanism of depression?

    <p>Increased production of serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to the development of depression?

    <p>Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text states that dysfunction of which neurotransmitter system is associated with depression?

    <p>Serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline/norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a factor that can influence the development of depression?

    <p>Socioeconomic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the HPA axis dysfunction associated with depression?

    <p>Decreased levels of cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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