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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is one of the authors of the book Manic-Depressive Illness and an associate professor of psychiatry at John Hopkins University?
(a) Dr. Joachim M. Boyle.
(b) Dr. William C. Boyd.
(c) Dr. Katherine M. Barron.
(d) Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison.

2. How many children did John Astin have from his previous marriage?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. Neuroleptic drugs are traditionally used to treat the symptoms of what?
(a) Depression.
(b) Schizophrenia.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Multiple Personality Disorder.

4. In "A Marriage that Shattered," who is married to Larry?
(a) Amanda.
(b) Christel.
(c) Emily.
(d) Jessica.

5. What is the name of Patty's current husband?
(a) Michael.
(b) John.
(c) Jason.
(d) Patrick.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after marrying John Astin did Patty realize she was pregnant?

2. An overdose of lithium can result in what?

3. Who wrote the book, Movie Stars, Real People, and Me?

4. What is the married son's name whose mother saw the signs of his oncoming manic depression in Chapter 10?

5. Who was the director of the television movie Patty Duke made about her illness?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the argument regarding treatment for the creative manic depressant?

2. What pressures did Patty put on herself in her family life? How did these lead to episodes?

3. What does Patty Duke conclude regarding talent and manic depression?

4. What can be the result of siblings coping with someone with manic depression?

5. What does Dr. Jamison believe doctors should do when treating the artist?

6. Describe the concert presented by Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison. Who was featured?

7. What is the correlation between CEOs and manic depression?

8. Discuss the antidepressants discussed in Chapter 6.

9. What happens after hospitalization with bipolar patients?

10. What are the side effects associated with lithium?

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