Question 1

The average age of onset for bipolar disorder for both men and women is about age ______.
A) 13
B) 20
C) 27
D) 34

Accepted Answer

The average age of onset for bipolar disorder is typically around 20 years old, although it can vary.

Question 2

__________ of women experience moderate to severe mood-related premenstrual symptoms.
A) Less than 10%
B) About 25%
C) About 35%
D) More than 50%

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ of women experience moderate to severe...

Question 3

Others often perceive people with dysthymic disorder as ______.
A) whining and complaining
B) selfish and impulsive
C) arrogant and demanding
D) unpredictable and irresponsible

Accepted Answer

People with dysthymic disorder may exhibit symptoms such as persistent sadness or irritability, loss of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness, which may lead others to perceive them as complaining or negative.

Question 4

Approximately__________ of women experience premenstrual physical or mood-related symptoms severe enough to interfere with their daily functioning, including causing absenteeism from work or producing significant emotional distress
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 50%

Accepted Answer

Approximately 20% of women experience premenstrual symptoms severe enough to significantly impact their daily lives, including work absenteeism and considerable emotional distress. This condition is often referred to as Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).

Question 5

A major depressive episode occurring concurrently with dysthymic disorder is called ______.
A) cyclothymic disorder
B) bipolar disorder
C) anhedonia
D) double depression

Accepted Answer

Double depression refers to the presence of a major depressive episode in an individual who has a pre-existing diagnosis of dysthymic disorder. Double depression is characterized by the chronic low mood and anhedonia of dysthymia accompanied by the more severe symptoms of a major depressive episode, such as feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, insomnia, and decreased energy. Cyclothymic disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of hypomania and depression that do not meet the criteria for bipolar disorder. Anhedonia is a symptom of depression characterized by a lack of enjoyment or interest in activities that were previously pleasurable. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression.

Question 6

Women are ______ as likely as men to develop bipolar I disorder.
A) half
B) equally
C) twice
D) four times

Accepted Answer

Women and men are equally likely to develop bipolar I disorder, indicating no significant gender difference in the prevalence of this condition.

Question 7

__________ was introduced as a new diagnostic category in the DSM-5.
A) Dysthymic disorder
B) Cyclothymic disorder
C) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
D) Bipolar II disorder

Accepted Answer

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) was introduced as a new diagnostic category in the DSM-5. PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that includes emotional and behavioral symptoms such as irritability, mood swings, and depression. Its inclusion in the DSM-5 reflects a growing awareness of the impact of hormonal fluctuations on mental health.

Question 8

In An Unquiet Mind, Kay Redfield Jamison described her struggles with ______ disorder.
A) dysthymic
B) major depressive
C) cyclothymic
D) bipolar

Accepted Answer

In the book An Unquiet Mind, Kay Redfield Jamison described her struggles with bipolar disorder, which was previously known as manic-depressive disorder.

Question 9

The onset of bipolar I disorder usually begins with a ______.
A) manic episode for both men and women
B) manic episode for men and a major depressive episode for women
C) manic episode for women and a major depressive episode for men
D) major depressive episode for both men and women

Accepted Answer

Bipolar I disorder often begins with a manic episode in men and a major depressive episode in women, reflecting gender differences in the initial presentation of the disorder.

Question 10

Dysthymia is ______ common in men than in women.
A) less
B) more
C) equally as
D) twice as

Accepted Answer

Research shows that dysthymia is less common in men than in women.

Question 11

People who have severe mood swings from extreme elation to severe depression are suffering from ______.
A) dysthymic disorder
B) cyclothymic disorder
C) bipolar disorder
D) double depression

Accepted Answer

People with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood swings, which can range from episodes of mania (euphoria, heightened energy, and productivity) to episodes of depression. Dysthymic disorder and double depression are types of depression, but do not include episodes of mania. Cyclothymic disorder is a milder form of bipolar disorder.

Question 12

Bipolar I disorder affects about ______ of the adult population.
A) 1%
B) 5%
C) 8%
D) 12%

Accepted Answer

Bipolar I disorder affects about 1% of the adult population globally.

Question 13

In bipolar disorder, manic episodes are usually ______ in duration and end ______ abruptly than depressive episodes.
A) shorter, less
B) shorter, more
C) longer, more
D) longer, less

Accepted Answer

Manic episodes in bipolar disorder are typically shorter in duration and tend to end more abruptly compared to depressive episodes.

Question 14

Alex has severe mood swings from extreme elation and hyperactivity to major depression. One moment he feels like he's on top of the world, the next moment he feels suicidal. He is
Probably suffering from ______.
A) dysthymic disorder
B) cyclothymic disorder
C) bipolar disorder
D) double depression

Accepted Answer

Alex's symptoms of extreme mood swings from elation to major depression are characteristic of bipolar disorder. Dysthymic disorder is a chronic low-grade depression, cyclothymic disorder is a milder form of bipolar disorder, and double depression is a combination of major depressive disorder and dysthymia.

Question 15

In bipolar II disorder, a person experiences ______ episodes.
A) has experienced neither manic nor hypomanic
B) manic episodes, but has not experienced hypomanic
C) hypomanic episodes, but has not experienced manic
D) has experienced both manic and hypomanic

Accepted Answer

Bipolar II disorder is characterized by the presence of one or more hypomanic episodes and at least one major depressive episode. The individual has not experienced a full manic episode, which is required for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder.

Question 16

Bipolar II disorder effects ______ of the adult population.
A) less than 1%
B) about 5%
C) about 11%
D) about 15%

Accepted Answer

Bipolar II disorder affects less than 1% of the adult population, making it a relatively rare condition compared to other mental health disorders.

Question 17

The essential feature of bipolar I disorder is the occurrence of at least one full-blown ______ episode.
A) major depressive
B) dysthymic
C) hypomanic
D) manic

Accepted Answer

The essential feature of bipolar I disorder is the occurrence of at least one full-blown manic episode. This is different from bipolar II disorder, which is characterized by the occurrence of at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode.

Question 18

The DSM distinguishes between ______ general types of bipolar disorder.
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Accepted Answer

The DSM distinguishes between two general types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder.

Question 19

Each month, one week prior to the onset of her menstrual cycle, Melissa experiences mood swings, sudden tearfulness, feelings of hopelessness, irritability and negative thoughts about herself. These symptoms cause significant impairment in her functioning and lessen in severity within a few days following the onset of menses. Melissa is likely to be diagnosed with _____________.
A) dysthymic disorder
B) premenstrual dysphoric disorder
C) cyclothymic disorder
D) bipolar II disorder

Accepted Answer

Melissa's symptoms are characteristic of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is a mood disorder that occurs in women during the premenstrual phase of their menstrual cycle. This disorder is characterized by mood swings, irritability, feelings of hopelessness, and negative thoughts about oneself, among other symptoms. It is important to note that premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a relatively new disorder that was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 2013.

Question 20

In men, the onset of bipolar I disorder typically begins with a _____episode, whereas with women it usually begins with a __________episode.
A) major depressive; manic
B) manic; major depressive
C) hypomanic; manic
D) hypomanic; major depressive

Accepted Answer

The answer of In men, the onset of bipolar I...

Quiz 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

The average age of onset for bipolar disorder for both men and women is about age ______.

__________ of women experience moderate to severe mood-related premenstrual symptoms.

Others often perceive people with dysthymic disorder as ______.

Approximately__________ of women experience premenstrual physical or mood-related symptoms severe enough to interfere with their daily functioning, including causing absenteeism from work or producing significant emotional distress

A major depressive episode occurring concurrently with dysthymic disorder is called ______.

Women are ______ as likely as men to develop bipolar I disorder.

__________ was introduced as a new diagnostic category in the DSM-5.

In An Unquiet Mind, Kay Redfield Jamison described her struggles with ______ disorder.

The onset of bipolar I disorder usually begins with a ______.

Dysthymia is ______ common in men than in women.

People who have severe mood swings from extreme elation to severe depression are suffering from ______.

Bipolar I disorder affects about ______ of the adult population.

In bipolar disorder, manic episodes are usually in duration and end abruptly than depressive episodes.

Alex has severe mood swings from extreme elation and hyperactivity to major depression. One moment he feels like he's on top of the world, the next moment he feels suicidal. He is Probably suffering from ______.

In bipolar II disorder, a person experiences ______ episodes.

Bipolar II disorder effects ______ of the adult population.

The essential feature of bipolar I disorder is the occurrence of at least one full-blown ______ episode.

The DSM distinguishes between ______ general types of bipolar disorder.

In men, the onset of bipolar I disorder typically begins with a _episode, whereas with women it usually begins with a ______episode.