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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the producer of The Patty Duke Show?

2. Patty Duke's mother was one of how many children?

3. In a study in Belgium, what percent of birth parents whose adopted children had manic depression had a history of mood disorders?

4. The increased risk of developing a mood disorder from having a first-degree relative who also has a mood disorder is how many times that of someone without that history?

5. How much older is Patty's sister than her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Patty Duke's experience with psychotherapy?

2. What did psychotherapy help Patty learn to deal with once she was stabilized with medication?

3. Discuss the study performed on the Amish regarding manic depression.

4. What does Patty remember of her mother as a child? Where was Patty relocated during her childhood?

5. What delusions did Patty Duke experience while manic?

6. What do doctors say regarding environmental elements contributing to manic depression?

7. How did Patty Duke feel when she was diagnosed bipolar?

8. What caused Patty's panic attacks as a child?

9. How did Patty approach her diagnosis with her children, given the genetic factors? What was their reaction?

10. Discuss Patty's experience with the Rosses.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of genetics in diagnosing manic depression. What have scientists found to relate manic depression to a genetic link?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Patty's episode which led to John Astin taking her to his psychiatrist in the middle of the night. How did this lead to her eventual diagnosis?

Essay Topic 3

What are the methods of diagnosing and treating children who are at risk or who show predisposition toward bipolar disorder?

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