Psychology Chapter 3: Depressive Disorders and Bipolar Disorder

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What is the primary difference between a depressive episode and a depressive disorder?

  • Type of mood experienced
  • Intensity of the symptoms
  • Impact on daily life and social functioning (correct)
  • Duration of the episode

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mood disorders?

  • Temporary and fleeting nature of symptoms (correct)
  • Extended periods of depressed or euphoric mood
  • Significant distress and interference with daily life
  • Social and occupational difficulties

What is the primary difference between major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder?

  • Presence of manic or hypomanic episodes (correct)
  • Number of depressive episodes
  • Duration of depressive episodes
  • Intensity of depressive symptoms

What is the purpose of this section of the text?

<p>To describe the symptom presentations of mood disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a mood disorder characterized by only the depressive pole?

<p>Unipolar depression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the DSM-5-TR, which of the following is a type of unipolar depression?

<p>Persistent depressive disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a period of depressed, euphoric, or irritable mood that causes significant distress and interference with daily life?

<p>Major depressive episode (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of mood disorders?

<p>Heritability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reviewing biological and environmental risk factors in the context of mood disorders?

<p>To understand the course of mood disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of this section of the text in terms of treatment?

<p>Providing an overview of treatments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of symptoms required to meet the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder?

<p>Five (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the symptoms required to meet the diagnostic criteria for persistent depressive disorder?

<p>At least two years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT required to meet the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder?

<p>Low self-esteem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lifetime prevalence rate for major depressive disorder in the general population?

<p>16.6% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age of onset for major depressive disorder?

<p>Mid-20s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals with major depressive disorder will experience a second episode?

<p>40%–50% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and major depressive disorder?

<p>SES is negatively correlated with major depressive disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder among older adults compared to younger cohorts?

<p>Lower (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals with major depressive disorder will later experience a manic episode?

<p>5%–10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of persistent depressive disorder?

<p>Overlapping symptoms with major depressive disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between SES and the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder among different ethnic groups?

<p>SES has no bearing on the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder among any ethnic group. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic group has a higher prevalence rate of major depressive disorder than European Americans, African Americans, or Hispanic Americans?

<p>Native Americans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be said about the course of major depressive disorder for African Americans?

<p>It is more severe and less often treated than it is for European Americans. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of depression across different cultures?

<p>The symptom presentation and prevalence rates vary across cultures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder among European Americans and African Americans?

<p>The prevalence rate is higher for European Americans. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder and industrialization?

<p>There is no correlation between industrialization and the prevalence rate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following studies found that Native Americans have a higher prevalence rate of major depressive disorder than other ethnic groups?

<p>Hasin et al. (2005) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be said about the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder among Hispanic Americans and African Americans?

<p>The prevalence rate is similar for both groups. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about depression across cultures?

<p>It is found in all countries that have been examined. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in the course of major depressive disorder between African Americans and European Americans?

<p>It is more severe and less often treated for African Americans. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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