Psychology Quiz: Neurotransmitters and Twin Studies

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What percentage of adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD) experience panic attacks?

About 100%

About 50% (correct)

About 20%

About 80%

Why does the DSM require that most anxiety disorders must have lasted for at least 6 months?

Because people usually delay seeking treatment

To rule out transient anxiety (correct)

To ensure someone is eligible for medication

To differentiate one anxiety disorder from another

Which of the following Criterion A symptoms of major depressive disorder appears to be the most consistently reported in most cultures?

Anhedonia and profound sadness (correct)

Recurrent thoughts of death and weight loss

Insomnia and loss of energy

Excessive guilt and psychomotor agitation

What is the basis of the dopamine-psychosis link?

High dopamine activity is seen in psychotic individuals Signup and view all the answers

In which disorder is panic attack an essential element?

Panic disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is true about panic attacks in social anxiety disorder?

Panic attacks may occur but are not common in SAD Signup and view all the answers

In comparison to other anxiety disorders, worries in generalized anxiety disorder are more ______oriented.

future Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT included in the DSM?

A description of all of the possible treatments for each disorder Signup and view all the answers

Lesions to which part of the brain have been shown to cause appetite loss?

Lateral hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

What is the most probable diagnosis for Timmy's condition?

Major depressive disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feature of Ms. Distur Bance's symptoms?

Hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

How long has Ms. Distur Bance been experiencing symptoms of hallucinations and delusions?

5 months Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is found to be low among people with depression?

Serotonin Signup and view all the answers

What would be expected in a twin study of monozygotic (MZ) twins and dizygotic (DZ) twins if a trait is entirely genetically determined?

MZ twins will have 100% concordance Signup and view all the answers

What could be the explanation if Judy has a mood disorder, but neither of her parents, nor any of her siblings or grandparents, has ever had one?

Some of Judy's family members may actually carry a predisposition for a mood disorder, but may never have experienced an interaction among multiple factors sufficient to cause the disorder Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the process of reuptake is inhibited in a neuron?

A greater amount of neurotransmitter is in the synapse Signup and view all the answers

Why are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) commonly prescribed to treat depression?

Because they inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, increasing its amount in the synapse Signup and view all the answers

What would be the expected concordance rate for monozygotic (MZ) twins for a trait that is not genetically determined?

0% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary perception of depressed patients according to the original learned helplessness theory?

There is no control over aversive events Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct diagnosis for El Ton, a 31-year-old male with lower desire for sexual activity than his female partner?

Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of interpersonal therapy as a treatment for depression?

Relationships with others Signup and view all the answers

Can a panic attack occur from a calm state?

Yes, because it is uncued Signup and view all the answers

In which type of countries is bipolar disorder more common?

Low-income countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely origin of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?

Genetic origin Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a panic attack in terms of its onset and peak?

It reaches a peak within minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct diagnosis for an individual with a preexisting diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder and a full hypomanic episode, but no history of major depressive disorder?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential feature of male hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

Desire discrepancy with one's partner Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of atypical features specifier for major depressive disorder?

Catatonia Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common predictor of non-adherence to treatment in schizophrenia?

Anosognosia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an essential criterion in the diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?

The onset is before age 10 Signup and view all the answers