Psychological Disorders Lecture 1: Classification and Models
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What is the process of identifying a disease by means of its signs and symptoms called?

  • Diagnosis (correct)
  • Prevention
  • Assessment
  • Treatment

    • Which of the following is NOT a criterion for diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) according to DSM-5?

  • Diminished ability to think or concentrate
  • Fatigue or loss of energy
  • Feelings of worthlessness
  • Excessive happiness and euphoria (correct)

    • Which organization provides information on depression as a common mental disorder?

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • American Psychological Association
  • National Institute of Mental Health
  • World Health Organization (correct)

    • How many symptoms must be present during the same 2-week period for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) according to DSM-5?

    <p>Five or more symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) according to the text?

    <p>Having excessive guilt and worthlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common global estimate for the number of people affected by depression, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Over 300 million people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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