Question 1

People go both "up" and "down" emotionally when they are experiencing

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). People with bipolar disorder experience both "up" and "down" emotional states, which can be severe and disruptive to daily life. The other options do not necessarily involve these kinds of extreme emotional fluctuations.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of depressive disorders?

Accepted Answer

Mania is a symptom of bipolar disorder, not depressive disorders. Depressive disorders are characterized by feelings of sadness or emptiness, lack of energy, disturbed eating and sleep patterns, an inability to feel pleasure, and a negative self-image and feelings of worthlessness.

Question 3

The three major mood disorders are

Accepted Answer

Major depression, bipolar I, and bipolar II are the three major mood disorders recognized by the DSM-5. Dysthymic disorder and cyclothymic disorder are also mood disorders but are considered to be less severe than major depression and bipolar disorder. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a subtype of major depression. Hebephrenic, paranoid, and disorganized are subtypes of schizophrenia, not mood disorders. "Manic-depression" is an outdated term for bipolar disorder, and "agitated depression" is not a recognized diagnostic category.

Question 4

Major mood disorders are characterized by

Accepted Answer

Major mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, are characterized by emotional extremes, ranging from persistent sadness and hopelessness to periods of elevated or irritable mood, energy, and activity (mania or hypomania). Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe the features of major mood disorders.

Question 5

When sadness and despondency are exaggerated or prolonged and an extremely negative self-image prevails,we would suspect a(n)

Accepted Answer

Mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder, are characterized by prolonged and exaggerated feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and negative self-image. Dissociative reactions involve a detachment from reality, while somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation. Anxiety disorders involve excessive worry and fear rather than specifically negative self-image.

Question 6

If mild to moderate depression alternates with periods when a person's mood is elevated,expansive,or irritable,the disorder is called

Accepted Answer

The disorder described is cyclothymic disorder, which involves alternating mild to moderate depression with periods of elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. Dysthymic disorder refers to chronic low-grade depression, multiple personality disorder (now called dissociative identity disorder) is a dissociative disorder, and cyclic depression is not a recognized diagnostic term.

Question 7

Two general types of mood disorders are __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

The two general types of mood disorders are depressive disorders, which involve prolonged feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of enjoyment in activities, and bipolar disorders, which involve alternating episodes of depression and manic or hypomanic episodes characterized by elevated or irritable mood, energy, and activity levels. Paranoid and delusional disorders, personality disorders, and dissociative disorders are all separate categories of mental illnesses that do not fall under the umbrella of mood disorders.

Question 8

Bruce throws himself into a whirlwind of activity marked by extreme distractibility,rapid shifts and thoughts,constant talking,and restless movement.His behavior at times could also be described as a deep depression.Bruce is probably suffering from __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are characteristic of bipolar I disorder, which involves episodes of mania (characterized by extreme distractibility, rapid shifts in thoughts, constant talking, and restless movement) and episodes of depression (characterized by deep depression).

Question 9

Felicia has been mild to moderately depressed most of the time for at least two years.Although she is fatigued much of the time and does not take any interest in past pleasures,Felicia has not had any psychotic episodes nor experienced any mania.Felicia would most likely be diagnosed with a __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Felicia's symptoms indicate a persistent depressive disorder, which was previously known as dysthymic disorder. The criteria for this disorder require the presence of depressed mood for most of the day, for most days, for at least two years, along with other symptoms such as fatigue, changes in appetite, and feelings of hopelessness. The absence of any manic or psychotic episodes rules out bipolar disorder. Cyclothymic disorder involves periods of hypomanic symptoms alternating with periods of depressive symptoms, which does not seem to fit Felicia's presentation.

Question 10

Which of the following is most characteristic of a bipolar I disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar I disorder is characterized by episodes of extreme mania and deep depression.

Question 11

Sadness,hopelessness,withdrawal,and feelings of worthlessness are symptoms of

Accepted Answer

Sadness, hopelessness, withdrawal, and feelings of worthlessness are all symptoms commonly associated with depressive disorders. Paradoxical anxiety refers to anxiety that arises from situations that would not typically be viewed as anxiety-provoking. A manic disorder would involve symptoms such as elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity. A somatoform disorder involves physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation.

Question 12

Dysthymic and cyclothymic disorders are types of __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

Dysthymic and cyclothymic disorders are both subtypes of mood disorders, which involve persistent disturbances in mood and/or emotions. Dysthymic disorder involves a chronically low mood that lasts for at least two years, while cyclothymic disorder involves periods of both hypomania (elevated mood) and mild depression that last for at least two years. Moderate mood disorder is not a recognized diagnostic category. Somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation, dissociative disorders involve disruptions in consciousness or identity, and anxiety disorders involve excessive fear or worry.

Question 13

After failing to receive an expected job promotion,Joe has been in a continuous state of exaggerated sadness for several months.His self-image is very negative and he has lost all interest in others.He is probably suffering from

Accepted Answer

Joe's symptoms suggest that he is suffering from a depressive disorder, specifically major depressive disorder (MDD). The continuous state of exaggerated sadness lasting several months, negative self-image, and loss of interest in others are all symptoms of MDD. An existential crisis is a psychological state of questioning one's purpose or the meaning of life, which may or may not lead to depression. Paradoxical anxiety is a term used to describe anxiety that arises when a person's attempts to reduce anxiety actually end up increasing it. Psychosomatic depression refers to physical symptoms that are caused by psychological factors such as depression. However, the symptoms exhibited by Joe suggest that he is suffering from a specific mood disorder, MDD.

Question 14

Which disorders are considered moderate mood disorders,although they tend to be long-lasting and can be debilitating?

Accepted Answer

Dysthymic and cyclothymic disorders are considered moderate mood disorders as they are long-lasting and can be debilitating, but they do not typically involve the more extreme mood swings seen in bipolar disorders. Depersonalization and fugue disorders are dissociative disorders, while conversion and obsessive-compulsive disorders are not typically considered mood disorders.

Question 15

Major disturbances in emotion,such as depression or mania,are classified as __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

Mood disorders are also known as affective disorders and involve significant disturbances in an individual's mood or emotional state. Examples of mood disorders include depression and bipolar disorder (mania). Anxiety disorders involve excessive fear and worry, dissociative disorders involve disruptions in consciousness or identity, and schizophrenic disorders involve disruptions in thought and perception.

Question 16

For at least the last two years,Sara has been experiencing mild depression which alternates with periods of her being cheerful and expansive,but also irritable.These changes in her mood appear to be reactions to external events,and she has never experienced a psychotic episode.Sara would most likely be diagnosed with a __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Sara's mood swings are not severe enough to warrant a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder, as she has never experienced a psychotic episode. Her symptoms also do not match the criteria for dysthymic disorder. However, her alternating periods of mild depression and cheerfulness, alongside irritability, suggest a cyclothymic disorder, which is a milder form of bipolar disorder characterized by mood swings that do not meet the criteria for full-blown manic or depressive episodes.

Question 17

Oliver is inappropriately loud,elated,hyperactive,and energetic,while Margo is extremely sad,worthless,and guilt-ridden.Both are exhibiting symptoms of

Accepted Answer

Oliver's behavior suggests symptoms of mania, while Margo's behavior suggests symptoms of depression. These symptoms indicate a major mood disorder, likely bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder. The other options do not fit the symptoms described.

Question 18

Calvin has been on a "pleasure binge" for the last three days.He has cleaned out his bank account spending the money on anything that gains his attention.He would be described as loud,elated,and hyperactive.A week ago he was feeling like a failure and was withdrawn and unhappy.Calvin would most likely be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

Calvin is exhibiting a manic episode, which is a component of bipolar disorder. The description of him feeling like a failure and being withdrawn a week ago is also consistent with a depressive episode, which is the other pole of bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia and dissociative disorders do not necessarily involve mood episodes, while dysthymic disorder is characterized by chronic but less severe depression rather than cycling between manic and depressive episodes.

Question 19

Which of the following mood disorders is characterized by the person being mild to moderately depressed most of the time for at least two years with no psychotic episodes and no mania?

Accepted Answer

Dysthymic disorder, also known as persistent depressive disorder, is characterized by mild to moderate depressive symptoms lasting for at least two years. It does not involve psychotic episodes or manic symptoms, which are common in major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder respectively. Cyclothymic disorder is a milder form of bipolar disorder characterized by cycling between hypomania and mild depression.

Question 20

In any given year,what percent of the U.S.population suffers from a mood disorder?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 9.5 percent of the U.S. population suffers from a diagnosable mood disorder in any given year. This includes conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder, which affect a significant portion of the population.

Quiz 14: B: Psychological Disorders