Mood Disorders Quiz

Questions and Answers

Match the historical figure with their experience with recurrent episodes of depression:

King Saul = Experienced recurrent episodes of depression Abraham Lincoln = Experienced recurrent episodes of depression Vincent van Gogh = Experienced recurrent episodes of depression Sigmund Freud = Experienced recurrent episodes of depression

Match the primary mood disorder with its characteristics and diagnostic criteria:

Major depressive disorder = Involves a lasting period of depressed mood, changes in eating and sleeping habits, impaired concentration, feelings of worthlessness, and thoughts of death or suicide Bipolar disorder = Diagnosed when a person's mood fluctuates between extremes of mania and depression, with manic episodes characterized by inflated self-esteem, decreased sleep, and excessive speech and activity Generalized anxiety disorder = Characterized by excessive worry or anxiety, difficulty controlling worry, and restlessness or feeling on edge Obsessive-compulsive disorder = Involves unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, or behaviors

Match the type of bipolar disorder with its specific characteristics:

Bipolar I disorder = Characterized by manic or mixed episodes with major depressive episodes Bipolar II disorder = Involves major depressive episodes accompanied by at least one hypomanic episode Cyclothymic disorder = Involves numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as numerous periods of depressive symptoms lasting for at least two years Seasonal affective disorder = Occurs at the same time every year, usually in the winter months when there is less natural sunlight

Match the following psychological terms with their descriptions:

Anergia = Lack of energy and exhaustion Euthymic mood = Average affect and activity Elated mood = Exaggeratedly energetic behavior Sadness in mood = Response to misfortune or bad day Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symptoms with their associated mood states:

Agitation, noise intolerance, slow thinking processes = Low mood Exaggeratedly energetic behavior, untiring stamina = Elated mood General lack of energy, exhaustion = Anergia Joy and enthusiasm = Happy mood Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their descriptions:

Fluctuations in mood are common to the human condition = Everyday use of the word ‘depressed’ does not indicate clinical depression Sadness in mood as a response to misfortune = Grieving over death, financial problems, or job loss Episodes of exaggeratedly energetic behavior = Recurrence of euthymic mood after a few days Happy events stimulate joy and enthusiasm = Stimulus for positive affect and enthusiasm Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their impact on decision-making:

Anergia and exhaustion = Make decisions difficult Agitation and slow thinking processes = Impair decision-making Exaggeratedly energetic behavior = Sense of capability to take on any task or relationship Joy and enthusiasm = Stimulate positive decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with their associated mood states:

Feeling sad, low, and tired with an irritable mood = Low mood episode Having the sure sense of being able to take on any task = Elated mood episode Passing of ‘low periods’ followed by return of energy = Fluctuation from low to euthymic mood Stimulated joy and enthusiasm from happy events = Positive affective response Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symptoms with their effects on daily routines:

Noise intolerance and slow thinking processes = Disruption of daily routines Untiring stamina for work, family, and social events = Drive to proceed with daily routines Lack of energy and exhaustion = Difficulty in carrying out daily responsibilities Stimulus for joy and enthusiasm = Enhancement of daily activities Signup and view all the answers

Match the following psychological terms with their common misconceptions:

Everyday use of the word ‘depressed’ = Does not indicate clinical depression Feeling sad due to having too much to do = Misconstrued as clinical depression ‘Low periods’ of sadness passing in a few days = Commonly misunderstood as clinical depression Happy events stimulating joy and enthusiasm = Misinterpreted as clinical mania Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with their mood states:

Feeling ‘on top of the world’ and untiring stamina = Elated mood Fluctuations from low to euthymic mood = Average affect and activity Response to misfortune or bad day = Sadness in mood Stimulus for positive affect and enthusiasm = Happy mood Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their associated psychological terms:

Fluctuations in mood are common to the human condition = Euthymic mood Sadness in mood as a response to misfortune = Anergia Episodes of exaggeratedly energetic behavior = Elated mood Happy events stimulate joy and enthusiasm = Positive affective response Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symptoms with their impact on energy levels:

Agitation and noise intolerance = Negative impact on energy levels Exaggeratedly energetic behavior = Heightened energy levels General lack of energy and exhaustion = Reduced energy levels Joy and enthusiasm = Boost in energy levels Signup and view all the answers

Match the following psychological terms with their associated behaviors:

Euthymic mood = Balanced and average level of activity Anergia = Lack of motivation and reduced activity Elated mood = Exaggeratedly energetic and enthusiastic behavior Sadness in mood = Low energy and reduced engagement in activities Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their descriptions of mood fluctuations:

Fluctuations in mood are common to the human condition = Widespread occurrence of mood changes Passing of ‘low periods’ followed by return of energy = Recovery from low mood episodes Episodes of exaggeratedly energetic behavior = Periods of heightened energy and enthusiasm Happy events stimulate joy and enthusiasm = Positive affective response to stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Mood Disorders

Mood disorders, also known as affective disorders, cause pervasive alterations in emotions, leading to depression or mania, interfering with daily life activities.
Throughout history, individuals have suffered from mood disturbances, with evidence found in ancient skulls drilled to relieve "evil humors" and beliefs of divine influence on overwhelming sadness and extreme behavior.
Notable historical figures and famous individuals, including King Saul, Abraham Lincoln, and Vincent van Gogh, experienced recurrent episodes of depression.
Until the mid-1950s, no effective treatments were available for serious depression or mania, leading sufferers to endure devastating symptoms and societal misconceptions.
Mood disorders, particularly depression, are closely associated with suicide, with individuals with schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and certain personality and panic disorders at an increased risk.
The primary mood disorders are major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, each characterized by specific symptoms and diagnostic criteria.
Major depressive episodes involve a lasting period of depressed mood, changes in eating and sleeping habits, impaired concentration, feelings of worthlessness, and thoughts of death or suicide.
Bipolar disorder is diagnosed when a person's mood fluctuates between extremes of mania and depression, with manic episodes characterized by inflated self-esteem, decreased sleep, and excessive speech and activity.
Hypomania is a milder form of mania, not impairing the person's ability to function, while a mixed episode involves experiencing both mania and depression nearly every day for at least one week.
Bipolar disorders are classified as Bipolar I disorder, characterized by manic or mixed episodes with major depressive episodes, and Bipolar II disorder, involving major depressive episodes accompanied by at least one hypomanic episode.
Individuals with bipolar disorder may experience periods of normal mood between extreme episodes, with varying durations of euthymic periods.
While there are no cures for mood disorders, effective treatments for both depression and mania are now available, offering hope for individuals struggling with these conditions.