Every winter for the past three years, Natalie has felt extremely depressed for a period of months and was unable to keep up with her responsibilities because of her low energy and difficulty concentrating.
She always appears to feel better by early spring and is at her best during the summer. Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit Natalie?
a) Cyclothymic disorder
b) Major depression--melancholic subtype
c) Major depression--seasonal type
d) Natalie's symptoms reflect normal mood fluctuations and would not be given a DSM-5 diagnosis.
Question 2Examples of perpetuating factors included in the Biopsychosocial Model of Conversion Disorder (Stonnington et al., 2006 ) are:
a) Suppression of expression of distress and impaired emotional processing
b) Minimization of psychological factors and external locus of control
c) A only
d) Both A and B
Question 3Shaylah is preparing to conduct a family assessment on the Morgan family. She is particularly interested in knowing how the family is doing now, but also how they were when they were at their best, as well as at their worst.
This illustrates the importance of:
a) Getting a good history
b) Levels of family functioning
c) Assessing enmeshment
d) Establishing her role as the authority figure
Question 4Canadian researchers have noted very high prevalence rates (30-50) for panic attacks and panic disorders among:
a) Elderly women
b) Native Canadians
c) University students
d) Adolescent males
Question 5You seek out treatment for difficulties in coping with stress. The therapist you see focuses on resolving unconscious conflicts. You are receiving:
a) Action therapy
b) Insight therapy
c) A placebo
d) Dream analysis
Question 6Bob and Sue both report that they enjoy having a few drinks after work and on the weekend. Who is most likely to be diagnosed with alcohol dependence?
a) Bob
b) Sue
c) They are equally likely to be diagnosed
d) They are equally unlikely to be diagnosed
Question 7The Biopsychosocial Model of Conversion Disorder proposed by Stonnington et al. (2006 ) comprises three types of factors, which are:
a) Triggering event, perpetuating and stress factors
b) Triggering event, perpetuating and risk factors
c) Diathesis, perpetuating and risk factors
d) Diathesis, stress and biological factors
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