30 Questions
What is the primary difference between a depressive episode and a depressive disorder?
Impact on daily life and social functioning
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mood disorders?
Temporary and fleeting nature of symptoms
What is the primary difference between major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder?
Presence of manic or hypomanic episodes
What is the purpose of this section of the text?
To describe the symptom presentations of mood disorders
What is the term for a mood disorder characterized by only the depressive pole?
Unipolar depression
According to the DSM-5-TR, which of the following is a type of unipolar depression?
Persistent depressive disorder
What is the term for a period of depressed, euphoric, or irritable mood that causes significant distress and interference with daily life?
Major depressive episode
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of mood disorders?
Heritability
What is the purpose of reviewing biological and environmental risk factors in the context of mood disorders?
To understand the course of mood disorders
What is the primary focus of this section of the text in terms of treatment?
Providing an overview of treatments
What is the minimum number of symptoms required to meet the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder?
Five
What is the duration of the symptoms required to meet the diagnostic criteria for persistent depressive disorder?
At least two years
Which of the following symptoms is NOT required to meet the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder?
Low self-esteem
What is the lifetime prevalence rate for major depressive disorder in the general population?
16.6%
What is the typical age of onset for major depressive disorder?
Mid-20s
What percentage of individuals with major depressive disorder will experience a second episode?
40%–50%
What is the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and major depressive disorder?
SES is negatively correlated with major depressive disorder
What is the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder among older adults compared to younger cohorts?
Lower
What percentage of individuals with major depressive disorder will later experience a manic episode?
5%–10%
Which of the following is a characteristic of persistent depressive disorder?
Overlapping symptoms with major depressive disorder
What is the relationship between SES and the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder among different ethnic groups?
SES has no bearing on the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder among any ethnic group.
Which ethnic group has a higher prevalence rate of major depressive disorder than European Americans, African Americans, or Hispanic Americans?
Native Americans
What can be said about the course of major depressive disorder for African Americans?
It is more severe and less often treated than it is for European Americans.
What is a characteristic of depression across different cultures?
The symptom presentation and prevalence rates vary across cultures.
Which of the following statements is true about the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder among European Americans and African Americans?
The prevalence rate is higher for European Americans.
What is the relationship between the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder and industrialization?
There is no correlation between industrialization and the prevalence rate.
Which of the following studies found that Native Americans have a higher prevalence rate of major depressive disorder than other ethnic groups?
Hasin et al. (2005)
What can be said about the prevalence rate of major depressive disorder among Hispanic Americans and African Americans?
The prevalence rate is similar for both groups.
Which of the following statements is true about depression across cultures?
It is found in all countries that have been examined.
What is the difference in the course of major depressive disorder between African Americans and European Americans?
It is more severe and less often treated for African Americans.
Test your understanding of depressive disorders and bipolar disorder, including major depressive disorder and its impact on daily life. Learn about the symptoms, distress, and difficulties associated with mood disorders. Assess your knowledge of psychology and mental health.
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