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Abnormal Psych Exam 2 - Mood Disorders
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what are the types of episodes for mood disorders? Ans: major
depressive, manic, hypomanic
Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and
Double Depression are all... Ans: DSM-5 Depressive Spectrum
Disorders
mood disorders are a disabling mood disturbance that differs
from sadness in: Ans: intensity, duration, impact, and symptoms
T/F: A single episode of MDD is common. Ans: false (single
episode = uncommon)
the world-wide lifetime prevalence of ________ is 16% Ans: MDD
MDD is 2x more common in ____________ Ans: women
the mean age of onset for MDD is _________ years old Ans: 25
what is the mean MDE duration? Ans: 4 months
____________ has milder symptoms than MDD Ans: PDD
(dysthymia)
What is considered chronic, low-grade MDD? Ans: PDD (dysthymia)
PDD can persist ___________ over long periods of time Ans:
unchanged
PDD has a _______ onset Ans: early - before age 21
the world-wide prevalence of ____________ is 3.6% Ans: PDD
individuals with ____________ are more likely to commit suicide
compared to individuals with MDD due to the ___________
symptoms Ans: PDD, cumulative
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the mean duration that an individual suffers with PDD is _______
years Ans: 5
suicide is common for those with what disorder? Ans: bipolar 1
what two disorders tend to be chronic? Ans: bipolar 1 and 2
disorder
_______________ disorder has less __________ symptoms than manic
and major depressive episodes Ans: cyclothymic, severe
In order for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) to be
diagnosed, the individual must have ______ or more symptoms in
the late ___________ phase Ans: 5, luteal
____________ is a very controversial diagnosis Ans: PMDD
Beck's Cognitive Triad explains the thinking that may explain
depression, which is that individuals with depression tend to have
negative cognitions about ________, _________, and __________ Ans:
self, world, future
core beliefs Ans: negative cognitions about the self, world, and
future
rules, attitudes, and assumptions Ans: intermediate beliefs
automatic thoughts Ans: cognitive distortions
unless individuals deal with their _______ beliefs, ___________
thoughts will continue to be had Ans: core, automatic
have to have at least one of these "essential features" involved in
the 5 or more daily symptoms for 2 weeks for a ___________
____________ episode:
- sad or depressed mood
- loss of interest in activities (anhedonia) Ans: major depressive
For a ___________ to be diagnosed, you must have 5 or more daily
for 2 weeks:
*sad or depressed mood
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Abnormal Psych Exam 2 - Mood Disorders
Questions with Correct Answers |
Guaranteed Success Questions and Correct
Answers
what are the types of episodes for mood disorders? Ans: major
depressive, manic, hypomanic
Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and
Double Depression are all... Ans: DSM-5 Depressive Spectrum
Disorders
mood disorders are a disabling mood disturbance that differs
from sadness in: Ans: intensity, duration, impact, and symptoms
T/F: A single episode of MDD is common. Ans: false (single
episode = uncommon)
the world-wide lifetime prevalence of ________ is 16% Ans: MDD
MDD is 2x more common in ____________ Ans: women
the mean age of onset for MDD is _________ years old Ans: 25
what is the mean MDE duration? Ans: 4 months
____________ has milder symptoms than MDD Ans: PDD
(dysthymia)
What is considered chronic, low-grade MDD? Ans: PDD (dysthymia)
PDD can persist ___________ over long periods of time Ans:
unchanged
PDD has a _______ onset Ans: early - before age 21
the world-wide prevalence of ____________ is 3.6% Ans: PDD
individuals with ____________ are more likely to commit suicide
compared to individuals with MDD due to the ___________
symptoms Ans: PDD, cumulative
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the mean duration that an individual suffers with PDD is _______
years Ans: 5
suicide is common for those with what disorder? Ans: bipolar 1
what two disorders tend to be chronic? Ans: bipolar 1 and 2
disorder
_______________ disorder has less __________ symptoms than manic
and major depressive episodes Ans: cyclothymic, severe
In order for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) to be
diagnosed, the individual must have ______ or more symptoms in
the late ___________ phase Ans: 5, luteal
____________ is a very controversial diagnosis Ans: PMDD
Beck's Cognitive Triad explains the thinking that may explain
depression, which is that individuals with depression tend to have
negative cognitions about ________, _________, and __________ Ans:
self, world, future
core beliefs Ans: negative cognitions about the self, world, and
future
rules, attitudes, and assumptions Ans: intermediate beliefs
automatic thoughts Ans: cognitive distortions
unless individuals deal with their _______ beliefs, ___________
thoughts will continue to be had Ans: core, automatic
have to have at least one of these "essential features" involved in
the 5 or more daily symptoms for 2 weeks for a ___________
____________ episode:
- sad or depressed mood
- loss of interest in activities (anhedonia) Ans: major depressive
For a ___________ to be diagnosed, you must have 5 or more daily
for 2 weeks:
*sad or depressed mood
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