Biopsychological Disorders: Depression Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>They include seasonal affective disorder and are usually long-lasting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fraction of people experiencing depression do not feel sad or blue?

    <p>One third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the elderly population, what are the first symptoms of depression especially when linked with acute confusion?

    <p>Sleep disturbances and bowel problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-V?

    <p>Decreased interest or pleasure in most activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a characteristic clinical sign or symptom of depression?

    <p>Excessive salivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current reference used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders?

    <p>Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not an example of a medication that may cause depression as a side effect?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many out of the nine specified symptoms need to occur during a single two-week period for the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do anxiety symptoms of irrational worry, difficulty relaxing, and feeling tense suggest according to the DSM-V?

    <p>Presence of depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom must also be present for the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-V?

    <p>Feelings of worthlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physical characteristic sign or symptom associated with depression?

    <p>$Bilateral$ neurologic symptoms (e.g., numbness, dizziness, weakness)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some clinical signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of depression?

    <p>$Irritability$, violent behavior, appetite loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Excessive perspiration' is a clinical sign or symptom associated with:

    <p>$Depression$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of depression compared to grief?

    <p>Isolated episode lasting weeks to months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first symptom of depression in the elderly population?

    <p>Sleep disturbances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fraction of people experiencing depression do not feel sad or blue?

    <p>One third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of symptoms do many people experiencing depression often have?

    <p>Joint pain and fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic term for depression occurring due to external circumstances such as stress, trauma, or loss?

    <p>Adjustment disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT listed as a characteristic clinical sign or symptom associated with depression?

    <p>Excessive salivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Five out of the nine specified symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medication types is NOT listed as an example of a medication that may cause depression as a side effect?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the DSM-V suggest anxiety symptoms such as irrational worry, difficulty relaxing, and feeling tense may indicate in relation to depression?

    <p>Potential presence of depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following physical characteristic signs or symptoms is NOT listed as being associated with depression?

    <p>Rapid breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the elderly population, what are the first symptoms of depression especially when linked with acute confusion?

    <p>Difficulty in concentrating and remembering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current reference used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders?

    <p>DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Excessive perspiration' is a clinical sign or symptom associated with:

    <p><strong>Anxiety Disorder</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fraction of people experiencing depression do not feel sad or blue?

    <p><strong>1/5</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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