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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?

BDNF Signup and view all the answers

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

Major depression is associated with significant health service usage Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased production of serotonin Signup and view all the answers

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

Age Signup and view all the answers

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

Serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline/norepinephrine 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?

Socioeconomic status Signup and view all the answers

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

Decreased levels of cortisol Signup and view all the answers