6 Questions
What is the process of identifying a disease by means of its signs and symptoms called?
Diagnosis
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) according to DSM-5?
Excessive happiness and euphoria
Which organization provides information on depression as a common mental disorder?
World Health Organization
How many symptoms must be present during the same 2-week period for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) according to DSM-5?
Five or more symptoms
Which of the following is a characteristic of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) according to the text?
Having excessive guilt and worthlessness
What is a common global estimate for the number of people affected by depression, as mentioned in the text?
Over 300 million people
Test your understanding of the DSM system for classifying mental disorders and the different models of mental disorder, as discussed in Professor Anna Madill's lecture at the School of Psychology, University of Leeds.
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