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Define mood and describe its duration and characteristic.
Define mood and describe its duration and characteristic.
Mood is an enduring feeling or disposition to respond emotionally that may last for hours, days, or weeks, without the person knowing what prompted the state.
Differentiate between mood, affect, and emotions.
Differentiate between mood, affect, and emotions.
Mood is an enduring feeling, affect encompasses a broad range of feelings including mood and emotions, while emotions are intense, short-term feelings typically directed at a source.
What are the key features of a major depressive episode?
What are the key features of a major depressive episode?
A major depressive episode is characterized by an extremely depressed mood state lasting at least 2 weeks, cognitive symptoms like feelings of worthlessness, indecisiveness, and disturbed physical functions like altered sleeping patterns, changes in appetite, or loss of energy.
Describe the emotional aspect of mood disorders.
Describe the emotional aspect of mood disorders.
Explain the loss of interest and pleasure in life during a major depressive episode.
Explain the loss of interest and pleasure in life during a major depressive episode.
What cognitive symptoms are associated with a major depressive episode?
What cognitive symptoms are associated with a major depressive episode?
What is the hallmark feature of a manic episode?
What is the hallmark feature of a manic episode?
How long does a manic episode typically last?
How long does a manic episode typically last?
What are some common behaviors exhibited during a manic episode?
What are some common behaviors exhibited during a manic episode?
Describe the duration of a hypomanic episode.
Describe the duration of a hypomanic episode.
What distinguishes a unipolar mood disorder?
What distinguishes a unipolar mood disorder?
What characterizes a bipolar mood disorder?
What characterizes a bipolar mood disorder?
What are mixed features in the context of mood disorders?
What are mixed features in the context of mood disorders?
Define the term 'recurrent' in the context of depressive disorders.
Define the term 'recurrent' in the context of depressive disorders.
What are some examples of psychotic features present in depressive disorders?
What are some examples of psychotic features present in depressive disorders?
What is the anxious distress specifier in depressive and bipolar disorders?
What is the anxious distress specifier in depressive and bipolar disorders?
What is the meaning of 'cyclothymic disorder' in Greek?
What is the meaning of 'cyclothymic disorder' in Greek?
How long should mild mood swings last to be considered as cyclothymic disorder?
How long should mild mood swings last to be considered as cyclothymic disorder?
At what age does cyclothymic disorder typically begin?
At what age does cyclothymic disorder typically begin?
How do the mood swings in cyclothymic disorder compare to bipolar disorder?
How do the mood swings in cyclothymic disorder compare to bipolar disorder?
What is the most common type of bipolar disorder?
What is the most common type of bipolar disorder?
What are the features of cyclothymic disorder?
What are the features of cyclothymic disorder?
What is the term used to describe the period just before and just after the birth of a child?
What is the term used to describe the period just before and just after the birth of a child?
What specifier applies to recurrent major depressive disorder and bipolar disorders, indicating episodes that occur during certain seasons?
What specifier applies to recurrent major depressive disorder and bipolar disorders, indicating episodes that occur during certain seasons?
What form of disorder is characterized by irritability in children and difficulty getting along at home?
What form of disorder is characterized by irritability in children and difficulty getting along at home?
What is the term for the more severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) that involves significant psychological symptoms?
What is the term for the more severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) that involves significant psychological symptoms?
What is the rapid decline in reproductive hormones that occurs after delivery referred to as?
What is the rapid decline in reproductive hormones that occurs after delivery referred to as?
What type of disorder involves major depressive episodes along with persistent depression with fewer symptoms?
What type of disorder involves major depressive episodes along with persistent depression with fewer symptoms?
What might trigger depression in individuals experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder?
What might trigger depression in individuals experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder?
What treatment involves patients being exposed to bright light for 2 hours immediately upon awakening?
What treatment involves patients being exposed to bright light for 2 hours immediately upon awakening?
What is the term used to describe the period of time when a woman experiences a major depressive episode within 4 weeks of delivery?
What is the term used to describe the period of time when a woman experiences a major depressive episode within 4 weeks of delivery?
What is the term used to describe mild or nagging depression that lasts at least 2 years?
What is the term used to describe mild or nagging depression that lasts at least 2 years?
What is agoraphobia and who is more likely to develop it?
What is agoraphobia and who is more likely to develop it?
What are nocturnal panic attacks and how do they differ from sleep terrors?
What are nocturnal panic attacks and how do they differ from sleep terrors?
What is isolated sleep paralysis and what causes it?
What is isolated sleep paralysis and what causes it?
Describe specific phobia and its impact on individuals.
Describe specific phobia and its impact on individuals.
What is blood-injection-injury phobia and how does it manifest?
What is blood-injection-injury phobia and how does it manifest?
What characterizes situational phobia and how does it differ from claustrophobia?
What characterizes situational phobia and how does it differ from claustrophobia?
How do panic attacks during delta wave sleep differ from sleep apnea?
How do panic attacks during delta wave sleep differ from sleep apnea?
Explain the onset of blood-injection-injury phobia and its familial association.
Explain the onset of blood-injection-injury phobia and its familial association.
Discuss the impact of specific phobia on an individual's lifestyle.
Discuss the impact of specific phobia on an individual's lifestyle.
Differentiate between isolated sleep paralysis and sleep terrors.
Differentiate between isolated sleep paralysis and sleep terrors.
