Abnormal Psychology Chapter Mood Disorders
Chapter 7--Mood Disorders and Suicide Key
1. Prior to the DSM-IIIR, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT: A. B. C. D. 2. depressive disorders affective disorders psychotic episodes depressive neuroses
One of the symptoms of a mood disorder is called anhedonia, which means: A. a feeling of worthlessness B. an altered pattern of sleep C. indecisiveness D. an inability to experience pleasure
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Mood disorders can range from mild to severe; the most severe type of depression is called: A. major depressive disorder B. dysthymia C. cyclothymia D. profound depression
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Most episodes of major depression are time-limited, i.e., lasting up to 3333, although about 10% last as long as two years. A. B. C. D. 3 months 6 months 9 months 1 year
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Which of the following is a symptom of the mood disorder known as mania? A. B. C. D. clear, coherent speech hypoactive behavior fatigue grandiosity
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When used in connection with mood disorders, “flight of ideas“ means: A. anxiety about airplane travel B. rapid speech expressing many exciting ideas at once C. limited imagination reflected in a slow way of speaking D. repression of all creative ideas
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In comparing the length of untreated depressive episodes and untreated manic episodes, which of the following is an accurate statement? A. Depressive episodes generally last longer. B. Manic episodes generally last longer. C. Both types of episodes typically last about the same amount of time. D. This comparison cannot be made because depressive episodes are always treated.
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The physical or somatic symptoms of a major depressive disorder include: A. changes in appetite or weight B. decreased ability to concentrate C. increased energy D. orgasmic feelings
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Which of the following symptoms characterize a manic episode? A. feelings of guilt B. irritability C. anhedonia D. loss of
1. Prior to the DSM-IIIR, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT: A. B. C. D. 2. depressive disorders affective disorders psychotic episodes depressive neuroses
One of the symptoms of a mood disorder is called anhedonia, which means: A. a feeling of worthlessness B. an altered pattern of sleep C. indecisiveness D. an inability to experience pleasure
3.
Mood disorders can range from mild to severe; the most severe type of depression is called: A. major depressive disorder B. dysthymia C. cyclothymia D. profound depression
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Most episodes of major depression are time-limited, i.e., lasting up to 3333, although about 10% last as long as two years. A. B. C. D. 3 months 6 months 9 months 1 year
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Which of the following is a symptom of the mood disorder known as mania? A. B. C. D. clear, coherent speech hypoactive behavior fatigue grandiosity
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When used in connection with mood disorders, “flight of ideas“ means: A. anxiety about airplane travel B. rapid speech expressing many exciting ideas at once C. limited imagination reflected in a slow way of speaking D. repression of all creative ideas
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In comparing the length of untreated depressive episodes and untreated manic episodes, which of the following is an accurate statement? A. Depressive episodes generally last longer. B. Manic episodes generally last longer. C. Both types of episodes typically last about the same amount of time. D. This comparison cannot be made because depressive episodes are always treated.
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The physical or somatic symptoms of a major depressive disorder include: A. changes in appetite or weight B. decreased ability to concentrate C. increased energy D. orgasmic feelings
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Which of the following symptoms characterize a manic episode? A. feelings of guilt B. irritability C. anhedonia D. loss of