What is a pseudoseizure?
a. A seizure that looks exactly like a seizure on EEG but cannot be explained.
b. A seizure that resembles an epileptic seizure but is different.
c. A faking seizure with little thrashing.
d. Any seizure that cannot be explained.
Question 2Which of the following statements is supported by research on the role of genetic influences in unipolar disorder?
a. The more severe the depressive disorder, the greater the genetic contribution.
b. Twin studies do not consistently find evidence of an inherited susceptibility to depression.
c. Genes play a more significant causal role in bipolar disorders than they do in unipolar disorders.
d. Bipolar and unipolar disorders are equally heritable.
Question 3The most common kind of speech-related conversion reaction is
a. alexia
b. aphonia
c. apraxia
d. alogia
Question 4Over the past two years, Kelly has experienced depressive episodes three different times. Two of the three episodes occurred in the winter and the third occurred last fall.
It is now winter and Kelly's depressive symptoms once again are consistent with major depressive disorder. Which of the following diagnoses should she be given?
a. dysthymic disorder
b. chronic major depressive disorder
c. recurrent major depressive disorder
d. recurrent major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern
Question 5Distinguish between necessary, sufficient, and contributory causes of abnormal behavior.
What will be an ideal response?
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