Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a symptom typically associated with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?

Accepted Answer

Excessive euphoria

Question 2

To meet the DSM criteria for Major Depressive Disorder, a patient must exhibit symptoms for at least how long?

Accepted Answer

$$2$$ weeks

Question 3

Which statement about the prevalence of depression is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Lifetime prevalence of depression is approximately $$20\% of $$the population.

Question 4

Which of the following is a form of chronic depression that lasts at least $$2$$ years and includes mild symptoms of MDD?

Accepted Answer

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Question 5

A woman experiences depression during pregnancy and after giving birth. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Perinatal Depression

Question 6

Which of the following statements about Double Depression is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Double depression is a form of chronic depression.

Question 7

The biology of depression involves how many major factors?

Accepted Answer

$$3$$

Question 8

Which gene has been identified as impacting serotonin production and is responsible for the heritability of depression?

Accepted Answer

SERT

Question 9

According to research, which area of the brain shows abnormal activation in people with MDD when processing negative information?

Accepted Answer

Amygdala

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT associated with the biology of depression?

Accepted Answer

Depression is associated with atypical activation in the occipital lobe.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding the heritability of depression is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

All of the above are true.

Question 12

Who developed the Cognitive Model of Depression in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Aaron Beck

Question 13

According to the Cognitive Model of Depression, what do negative cognitive schemas contribute to?

Accepted Answer

Negative interpretations

Question 14

Helplessness Theory expanded on the Cognitive Model of Depression by suggesting that negative experiences are more likely to be attributed as:

Accepted Answer

Internal, stable, and global

Question 15

Which of the following best describes a negative schema?

Accepted Answer

A cognitive framework that interprets information in a negative way

Question 16

A patient reports feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day, for $$2$$ weeks, with loss of interest in usual activities and fatigue. Which diagnosis is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Major Depressive Disorder

Question 17

Which type of depression is most likely to be triggered by changes in sunlight exposure?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Question 18

Which of the following is a multi-step process involved in the cognitive model of depression?

Accepted Answer

Negative schemas lead to negative interpretations, which reinforce negative experiences.

Question 19

A patient with persistent depressed mood for at least $$2$$ years who also experiences episodes of major depression is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Double Depression

Question 20

Which of the following is a real-world example of a global attribution that could contribute to depressive symptoms according to Helplessness Theory?

Accepted Answer

"I failed this exam because I am bad at all subjects."

Depression: Major Depressive Disorder and Related Concepts

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