Cognitive-behavioral programs have not been shown to improve adherence to complicated drug programs, such as those often prescribed for HIV/AIDS sufferers.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Leah has been depressed since she gave birth to her son, Ryan, six months ago.
According to research regarding the interactions of depressed mothers with their
children, which of the following behaviors is Leah most likely to display when
interacting with Ryan?
a. Lethargy and lack of interest in his attempts to get her attention
b. Insensitivity to his physical and emotional needs
c. High levels of negative, critical communication and a lack of positive attention
d. Conflicting messages with periods of overinvolvement alternating with periods
when she ignores him completely
e. According to research, all of the above are likely to be true of Leah's interactions
with Ryan.
Question 3Which of the following children is most likely to still be depressed in adulthood?
a. 16-year-old Lachelle who has been withdrawn, sad, and listless since her mother
died in an automobile accident last year. Lachelle blames herself for the accident,
because her mother was driving to pick her up at school when the accident
occurred. Since the accident, Lachelle has lost a lot of weight and has had
difficulty sleeping.
b. 12-year-old Clint, who was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and
comorbid conduct disorder. Clint is rejected by other children and does not have
any friends because of his antisocial conduct.
c. 11-year-old Sarina, who was recently diagnosed with major depressive disorder,
after she expressed suicidal thoughts to a teacher at school following an incident
in which other children teased her. According to Sarina, the voices were telling
her that she should kill herself to get even with the other children.
d. 15-year-old Shaun, who has been displaying symptoms of major depressive
disorder since he and his family moved to a new state 4 months ago. Shaun did
not display any symptoms of depression prior to the move.
e. All of the above are equally likely to continue to be depressed in adulthood.
Question 4Although early research indicated that Type A behavior increased the risk for cardiovascular disease, it is now known that the relationship is more complex than initially believed.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5A year ago, her family moved from a large city to a smaller town. Glenda
was upset about moving in the middle of her kindergarten year because she loved her
teacher and class, and missed many of her friends.
For almost a year, Glenda cried
frequently, was touchy and irritable towards her parents, and ate and slept more than
before. Glenda is now in second grade. She does not like her new teacher and has few
friends. Since school started a few weeks ago, Glenda has cried almost every night
and has refused to eat or come out of her room. Glenda tells her parents that she will
jump out of her bedroom window if they make her go to school, and says that she
feels worthless and that nobody loves her. It is likely that Glenda is experiencing:
a. Major depressive disorder
b. Dysthymic disorder
c. Bipolar disorder
d. Double depression
e. A comorbid mood and anxiety disorder
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