Bipolar and Depressive Disorders: Exam 2 Notes

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Which psychological approach involves slowly helping a person get over their fear by increasing exposure to their fear each visit?

Systematic desensitization

What is a common symptom of Panic Disorder?

Fear of dying

Which disorder involves a perceived need to save items and causes distress by getting rid of them?

Hoarding Disorder

What is a symptom of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

<p>Two basic symptoms: obsessions and compulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder involves risk of scarring/infection due to picking at the skin to the point of lesions?

<p>Excoriation (Skin Picking) Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder involves exposure to threatened death or traumatic experience, with recurrent involuntary memories of the event?

<p>Substance/Medication-Induced Posttraumatic Stress Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bipolar disorder involves elevated irritable mood, increased energy or activity, lasting at least a week, and often leads to impulsive decisions?

<p>Bipolar 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 disorders?

<p>Severity of manic episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Cyclothymic Disorder among the different types of bipolar disorders?

<p>Mildness in symptoms when compared to Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of suicide assessment, which of the following is NOT one of the factors typically considered?

<p>Religious beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does anxiety differ from fear?

<p>Anxiety is an exaggerated response to a minimal threat, while fear is an unreasonable response to an absent threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect distinguishes Rapid Cycling from other types of bipolar disorders?

<p>Having at least 4 episodes in a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

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