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How is depression distinguished from grief?
How is depression distinguished from grief?
- Grief is caused by external circumstances such as stress, trauma or loss, depression is not.
- Depression is morbid sadness, grief is not. (correct)
- Depression is characterized by a single isolated episode lasting weeks to months, grief is not.
- Grief is a result of somatic symptoms, depression is not.
What is the main characteristic of biopsychological disorders?
What is the main characteristic of biopsychological disorders?
- Changes in a person's physical appearance and health that do not affect ordinary functioning
- Changes in a person's thoughts, mood, or behaviors that do not affect ordinary functioning (correct)
- Changes in a person's physical appearance and health that enhance ordinary functioning
- Changes in a person's thoughts, mood, or behaviors that enhance ordinary functioning
What kind of symptoms do many people experiencing depression often have?
What kind of symptoms do many people experiencing depression often have?
- Visual disturbances and dizziness
- Respiratory problems and skin conditions
- Digestive issues and allergies
- Somatic symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, and headaches (correct)
What are the characteristics of major depressive disorders?
What are the characteristics of major depressive disorders?
What fraction of people experiencing depression do not feel sad or blue?
What fraction of people experiencing depression do not feel sad or blue?
In the elderly population, what are the first symptoms of depression especially when linked with acute confusion?
In the elderly population, what are the first symptoms of depression especially when linked with acute confusion?
What is one of the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-V?
What is one of the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-V?
Which of the following is not a characteristic clinical sign or symptom of depression?
Which of the following is not a characteristic clinical sign or symptom of depression?
What is the current reference used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders?
What is the current reference used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders?
Which of the following is not an example of a medication that may cause depression as a side effect?
Which of the following is not an example of a medication that may cause depression as a side effect?
How many out of the nine specified symptoms need to occur during a single two-week period for the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder?
How many out of the nine specified symptoms need to occur during a single two-week period for the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder?
What do anxiety symptoms of irrational worry, difficulty relaxing, and feeling tense suggest according to the DSM-V?
What do anxiety symptoms of irrational worry, difficulty relaxing, and feeling tense suggest according to the DSM-V?
Which symptom must also be present for the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-V?
Which symptom must also be present for the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-V?
Which of the following is a physical characteristic sign or symptom associated with depression?
Which of the following is a physical characteristic sign or symptom associated with depression?
What are some clinical signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of depression?
What are some clinical signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of depression?
'Excessive perspiration' is a clinical sign or symptom associated with:
'Excessive perspiration' is a clinical sign or symptom associated with:
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of depression compared to grief?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of depression compared to grief?
What is the first symptom of depression in the elderly population?
What is the first symptom of depression in the elderly population?
What fraction of people experiencing depression do not feel sad or blue?
What fraction of people experiencing depression do not feel sad or blue?
What kind of symptoms do many people experiencing depression often have?
What kind of symptoms do many people experiencing depression often have?
What is the diagnostic term for depression occurring due to external circumstances such as stress, trauma, or loss?
What is the diagnostic term for depression occurring due to external circumstances such as stress, trauma, or loss?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT listed as a characteristic clinical sign or symptom associated with depression?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT listed as a characteristic clinical sign or symptom associated with depression?
What is the recommended number of symptoms that must occur during a single two-week period for the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-V?
What is the recommended number of symptoms that must occur during a single two-week period for the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-V?
Which of the following medication types is NOT listed as an example of a medication that may cause depression as a side effect?
Which of the following medication types is NOT listed as an example of a medication that may cause depression as a side effect?
What does the DSM-V suggest anxiety symptoms such as irrational worry, difficulty relaxing, and feeling tense may indicate in relation to depression?
What does the DSM-V suggest anxiety symptoms such as irrational worry, difficulty relaxing, and feeling tense may indicate in relation to depression?
Which of the following physical characteristic signs or symptoms is NOT listed as being associated with depression?
Which of the following physical characteristic signs or symptoms is NOT listed as being associated with depression?
In the elderly population, what are the first symptoms of depression especially when linked with acute confusion?
In the elderly population, what are the first symptoms of depression especially when linked with acute confusion?
What is the current reference used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders?
What is the current reference used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders?
'Excessive perspiration' is a clinical sign or symptom associated with:
'Excessive perspiration' is a clinical sign or symptom associated with:
What fraction of people experiencing depression do not feel sad or blue?
What fraction of people experiencing depression do not feel sad or blue?
