Chapter 14: Bipolar Disorder

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   Compared with unipolar depression, the depressed phase of bipolar disorder  is associated with

A.	A greater degree of insomnia
B.	More melancholic features
C.	Greater weight loss
D.	More symptoms of anxiety and tearfulness

 

 

____     2.   The heritability of bipolar disorder is

A.	Very low, 25% to 30%
B.	Low, 45% to 60%
C.	Moderate, 65% to 75%
D.	High, 80% to 90%

 

 

____     3.   Negative life events such as losses have been found to be associated with all of the following except

A.	Development of depressive symptoms of bipolar disorder
B.	History of childhood abuse
C.	Development of manic symptoms of bipolar disorder
D.	Comorbid psychiatric disorders

 

 

____     4.   Disruptions of social rhythms

A.	Are related to changes of zeitgerbers (time givers)
B.	Occur after the onset of bipolar disorder
C.	Are related to anticipation
D.	Occur rarely in the general population

 

 

____     5.   Manic episodes of bipolar disorder are thought be related to

A.	Changes in diet
B.	Disruption of sleep-wake cycles
C.	Female gender
D.	Advanced age, over 60 years

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

2. ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

 

3. ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

4. ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

 

5. ANS:  B                    PTS:   1