Suicide Progression Quiz

Which of the following is true about Mood Disorders in DSM-5?

DSM-5 has removed unipolar from Mood Disorders and created a new category
DSM-5 has removed both unipolar and bipolar from Mood Disorders
Bipolar is still included in the Mood Disorders category
DSM-5 has removed bipolar from Mood Disorders and created a new category (correct)

What is the median age of onset for Major Depression?

Late 20's to early 30's
Late 30's to early 40's
Early teens
Late teens to early 20's (correct)

Which gender is more commonly affected by Major Depression?

Women (correct)
Both genders equally
Men
Gender does not play a role in Major Depression

For how long should a person experience depressed mood, according to DSM-5 criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder?

At least 2 years (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a symptom of Major Depression, according to DSM-5 criteria?

High energy or hyperactivity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration required for a diagnosis of Persistent Major Depressive Episode, according to DSM-5 criteria?

At least 2 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between pure dysthymic syndrome and persistent major depressive episode?

Pure dysthymic syndrome requires a major depressive episode in the preceding 2 years, whereas persistent major depressive episode does not (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the lifetime prevalence of PTSD?

7-9% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor causing progression from suicide ideation to action according to IPTS and 3ST?

Habituation to fear and physical pain (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Cyclothymia?

A type of bipolar disorder characterized by numerous hypomanic episodes and numerous depressive symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of intrusion symptoms in PTSD?

The person relives the event through unwanted and recurring memories, often in the form of vivid images and nightmares (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of PTSD in the last 12 months?

2-3% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of persistent avoidant behavior in PTSD?

The person deliberately avoids activities, places, people, thoughts or feelings associated with the event because they bring back painful memories (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sex according to the text?

A label assigned at birth based on the genitals you are born with and the chromosomes you have (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes intersex?

When someone's sexual and reproductive anatomy doesn't seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is gender identity?

How you feel on the inside and how you express yourself on the outside (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is gender?

How society expects people to act based on their sex (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is cisgender?

When assigned sex and gender identity are matched up (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is transgender?

When people feel that their assigned sex is of the other gender (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is genderqueer?

When someone identifies as neither male nor female (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is gender variant?

When someone's sexual and reproductive anatomy doesn't seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is gender fluid?

When someone feels masculine female or feminine male (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when someone feels neither male nor female?

Genderqueer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some risk factors for suicide in Australian youth?

Having a history of suicide behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide (IPTS)?

It proposes that suicidal ideation results from a perceived sense of burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Integrated Motivational-Volitional (IMV) Model of Suicidal Behaviour?

It distinguishes between the development of suicidal ideation and the transition to action (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Three-Step Theory (3ST) of suicide?

It posits that suicidal ideation emerges from the combination of pain and hopelessness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some treatments for suicidal behavior that have better evidence than others?

CBT (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between intermittent major depressive episodes with current episode and without current episode?

The duration of the current episode (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor causing progression from suicidal ideation to action according to the Integrated Motivational-Volitional (IMV) Model of Suicidal Behaviour?

Access to means of suicide (A) Signup and view all the answers