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?

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

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

Unipolar depression (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Persistent depressive disorder (D) 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?

Major depressive episode (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Heritability (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To understand the course of mood disorders (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Providing an overview of treatments (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Five (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

At least two years (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Low self-esteem (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

16.6% (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Mid-20s (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

40%–50% (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Lower (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

5%–10% (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Overlapping symptoms with major depressive disorder (B) Signup and view all the answers

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. (A) 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?

Native Americans (A) Signup and view all the answers

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. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of depression across different cultures?

The symptom presentation and prevalence rates vary across cultures. (D) 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?

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

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

There is no correlation between industrialization and the prevalence rate. (B) 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?

Hasin et al. (2005) (D) Signup and view all the answers

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. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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. (A) Signup and view all the answers