Depression Treatment and Measurement Quiz

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other symptoms that significantly interfere with daily life.

A standard classification system used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders, including depression.

A self-administered questionnaire used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms. It's not a formal diagnosis, but a screening tool.

A type of intervention designed to prevent the occurrence of a disorder, such as depression.

Regular physical activity can be used as a strategy to reduce the risk of developing depression. It's a preventative measure, not a treatment.

A positive mental state characterized by high subjective well-being, satisfaction, and achievement of high mental health.

A negative mental state characterized by dissatisfaction, lack of connection, and a sense of purposelessness.

The basic and broadest valenced response to stimuli, involving pleasant or unpleasant feelings without cognitive processing.

Specific emotional states triggered by a cognitive appraisal of a situation or event. These emotions are often intense, short-lived, and action-oriented.

A general and persistent set of affective states, characterized by lower intensity and longer duration, often lacking a clear trigger.

A method of classifying and understanding emotions that considers each emotion as a distinct category with unique properties and antecedents.

A method of understanding emotions by breaking them down into two underlying dimensions: activation (high vs. low) and valence (positive vs. negative).

A specific emotional response elicited in a particular exercise context or under certain conditions, such as pride, guilt, or excitement.

Physical activity is a potential alternative or addition to traditional treatments like medication and therapy for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress.

This principle suggests that starting treatment earlier can lead to better outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of promptly addressing mental health concerns, including through exercise.

A systematic review is a research method that combines and analyzes findings from multiple studies to provide a more comprehensive understanding of a topic. In this case, the review examined studies on the effects of exercise interventions on mental health.

The review looked at studies using various methods to increase physical activity, including exercise programs, interventions that encourage movement, and programs that promote active lifestyles.

The studies included in the review focused on adults and compared the effectiveness of exercise interventions to other approaches like usual care (the standard treatment), waiting lists, no treatment, or interventions of similar intensity but without a focus on physical activity.

The review examined the effects of exercise on depression, anxiety, and psychological distress using various measures that assessed individuals' mental health.

Research suggests that exercise can be as effective as traditional treatments like psychotherapy and medication in improving mental health. This highlights the significant potential of exercise as a tool in promoting well-being.

While most studies supported the effectiveness of exercise, a few results did not reach statistical significance. This indicates that further research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of exercise for all individuals.

Exercise intensity and affect are linked. As exercise intensity increases, negative feelings become more prominent, especially near an individual's limits (VT and RCP).

The positive feeling experienced immediately after a workout, regardless of the emotional response during exercise. This "rebound" effect provides a short-term positive boost.

A type of exercise that involves short bursts of intense activity followed by short periods of rest.

HIIT has a debate surrounding its impact on affective responses, particularly if people feel better doing HIIT compared to moderate intensity exercise.

Digital tools and technologies used to track and encourage physical activity. They can include wearable devices, smartphone apps, VR sets, and AI-powered systems.

Digital PA interventions, such as apps with gamification features, can effectively increase physical activity levels. Research shows improvements in daily step counts.

The effectiveness of digital PA interventions has been observed in short-term studies (3 months), but long-term effects are still unclear.

Gamification elements, like rewards and challenges, can significantly enhance the effectiveness of digital PA interventions by increasing engagement and motivation.

The idea that improving specific skills (like physical fitness) can positively impact our overall sense of self-worth and confidence.

Changes in physical fitness that can be objectively measured, such as weight loss, increased strength, or endurance.

How we perceive our own abilities and competence, often influenced by our feelings and experiences.

This model focuses on the interconnectedness of physical activity, self-efficacy, competence, and self-esteem, highlighting the positive cycle that can arise when we improve a specific skill.

A mindful and compassionate approach to ourselves that avoids harsh judgment, even when we make mistakes or fall short of our goals.

The positive emotional state, typically associated with confidence and a sense of personal worth.

Engaging in physical activity can enhance self-compassion, and being self-compassionate can encourage consistent exercise participation.

This emphasizes the positive role of self-compassion in motivating and sustaining exercise behavior, ultimately leading to better physical health.

The idea that exercise can help change how people view their bodies and what they believe they can do.

The belief that exercise, particularly for appearance, can lead to negative mental health outcomes and a worse body image.

A method of collecting physical activity data using devices like pedometers, heart rate monitors, and accelerometers.

A method of collecting data using questionnaires or surveys that ask individuals to recall their physical activity.

A method of collecting data by directly observing physical activity behavior in real time or by reviewing recorded footage.

A widely used self-report questionnaire that asks individuals about their exercise habits over a seven-day period, using categories like moderate and vigorous activity.

A common self-report questionnaire that asks individuals to estimate the time they spend doing various types of physical activity over a seven-day period.

The smallest component of a behavior change intervention that can potentially bring about change in favorable circumstances.

A type of physical activity intervention that uses YouTube videos to promote exercise at home.

The practice of incorporating diverse body types in representations of exercise, promoting inclusivity and body positivity.