Major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder may have melancholic features such that there is ______ .
a lack of reactivity to pleasurable stimuli
more severe depression in the morning
significantly increased appetite and hypersomnia
excessive guilt present
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Individuals with depressive disorders have a tendency to ______.
commit suicide
use passive coping skills
appear to be outgoing
enjoy feeling depressed
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Brain structures associated with depression that have gained the most support include all of the following except the ______.
thalamus
amygdala
orbitofrontal cortex
dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
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Depressive symptoms may commonly occur during all of these except ______.
the prodromal phase of schizophrenia
borderline personality disorder
a manic episode
bipolar disorder
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Biological substrates that are associated with depression include all of the following except ______.
norepinephrine
serotonin
cortisol
acetylcholine
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Derealization or depersonalization (feelings of being detached from one’s body or one’s surroundings), fear of losing control or going crazy, and fear of dying are ______.
cognitive symptoms of panic attack
behavioral symptoms of panic attack
physiological symptoms of panic attack
all of the above
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Jerry worries about finances, inclement weather, current events, and the state of health in the general public. He is likely to be diagnosed with ______.
environmental worry disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
agoraphobia with worry
panic disorder
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Susan experienced a panic attack in public due to extreme distress and worries about her peers judging her. She is likely to have _______.
panic disorder
agoraphobia
social anxiety disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
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Which of the following was specifically discussed as a treatment for panic disorder?
Interoceptive exposure
Cognitive restructuring
Interpersonal therapy
Family therapy
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Which is true about the heritability of anxiety disorders?
The majority of the variance is attributed to environmental factors
The majority of the variance is attributed to genetic heritability
The majority of the variance is attributed to genetic vulnerability
The majority of the variance is attributed to parent modeling