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What is an individual experiencing when they have mixed features according to the text?
What is an individual experiencing when they have mixed features according to the text?
- Depressed with a few symptoms of mania (correct)
- Manic symptoms only
- Purely anxious symptoms
- Euphoric feelings
In DSM-5, what does the term 'mixed features' require specifying?
In DSM-5, what does the term 'mixed features' require specifying?
- The individual's family medical history
- Whether a predominantly manic or predominantly depressive episode is present (correct)
- The specific age group of the individual
- Whether the individual is bipolar or unipolar
Why do individuals who suffer from manic episodes alone still meet criteria for bipolar mood disorder?
Why do individuals who suffer from manic episodes alone still meet criteria for bipolar mood disorder?
- They have a family history of mood disorders
- Their age falls within a specific range
- They will never experience depressive episodes
- Because most of these individuals can be expected to become depressed at a later time (correct)
What is the main difference between manic and hypomanic episodes?
What is the main difference between manic and hypomanic episodes?
Which term describes the higher frequency of manic episodes compared to depressive episodes in adolescents?
Which term describes the higher frequency of manic episodes compared to depressive episodes in adolescents?
What is a defining feature of a major depressive episode?
What is a defining feature of a major depressive episode?
Which term refers to a state of extremely depressed mood that lasts at least 2 weeks?
Which term refers to a state of extremely depressed mood that lasts at least 2 weeks?
What distinguishes hypomania from mania?
What distinguishes hypomania from mania?
Which symptom characterizes a major depressive episode?
Which symptom characterizes a major depressive episode?
What characterizes the experience of mania?
What characterizes the experience of mania?
Which term refers to a mood disorder that involves only depressive episodes?
Which term refers to a mood disorder that involves only depressive episodes?
Which symptom is not characteristic of an episode of mania?
Which symptom is not characteristic of an episode of mania?
What is a key feature of anhedonia as discussed in the text?
What is a key feature of anhedonia as discussed in the text?
What duration is associated with a major depressive episode if left untreated?
What duration is associated with a major depressive episode if left untreated?
Which symptom is more characteristic of severe episodes of depression than reports of sadness or distress?
Which symptom is more characteristic of severe episodes of depression than reports of sadness or distress?
What is a common feature of individuals experiencing mania?
What is a common feature of individuals experiencing mania?
Which is not a feature of individuals experiencing anhedonia?
Which is not a feature of individuals experiencing anhedonia?
