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?

    <p>High dopamine activity is seen in psychotic individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which disorder is panic attack an essential element?

    <p>Panic disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about panic attacks in social anxiety disorder?

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

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

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

    What is NOT included in the DSM?

    <p>A description of all of the possible treatments for each disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lateral hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Major depressive disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>5 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Serotonin</p> 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?

    <p>MZ twins will have 100% concordance</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>A greater amount of neurotransmitter is in the synapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because they inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, increasing its amount in the synapse</p> 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?

    <p>0%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>There is no control over aversive events</p> 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?

    <p>Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Relationships with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a panic attack occur from a calm state?

    <p>Yes, because it is uncued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of countries is bipolar disorder more common?

    <p>Low-income countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely origin of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?

    <p>Genetic origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It reaches a peak within minutes</p> 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?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Desire discrepancy with one's partner</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>The onset is before age 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

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