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In ________ studies, researchers extensively study one person or group of people.

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case study

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In __________ studies, the relationship between two (or more) variables is examined without experimental manipulation.

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correlational

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This value quantifies the relationship between two variables.

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correlation coefficient

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The correlation coefficient is also called _________

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Pearson’s coefficient

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The correlation coefficient represents a number between ____ and _____

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1 and -1

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The sign of a correlation coefficient represents the _______ of the relationship.

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direction

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The absolute size of a correlation coefficient represents the ______ of the relationship.

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strength

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If a “best fitting line” is completely horizontal, the correlation coefficient is _____

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0

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9
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The directionality problem refers to the fact that ___________

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correlation does not equal causation

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In _________ studies, the frequency and distribution of a problem is studied in a specific population.

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epidemiological

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The proportion of a population that has a problem at a given time refers to _________

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prevalence

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The number of new cases of something during the same time period refers to _________

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incidence

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Conditions that increase the likelihood of developing a problem are _________

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risk factors

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Only a(n) ________ study can be used to show causation.

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experimental

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Prevalence, incidence, and risk factors are often used in a(n) __________ study.

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epidemiological

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A(n) ________ study examines a causal relation between two variables.

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experimental

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In an experimental study, the variable that is thought to be causal and is therefore manipulated is the _______ variable.

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independent

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In an experimental study, the variable that is thought to be controlled by the manipulated variable is the _______ variable.

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dependent

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In group studies, __________ is used to balance the number of external factors that could influence the manipulated variable.

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random assignment

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A(n) ________ refers to an idea stated before an experiment that suggests cause and effect.

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hypothesis

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___________ is used to determine if there are differences between groups due to chance.

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statistical significance testing

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22
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A p-value that is ________ can be viewed as statistically significant.

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less than 0.5

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To assess __________, experimenters must ask, “Did the independent variable produce the outcomes, or did other factors contribute to the finding?”

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internal validity

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Internal validity assesses whether or not _______

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the IV is the only significant factor in producing a difference between groups

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When one type of validity (external/internal) is high, the other is _____

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low

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26
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Strict inclusion/exclusion criteria is used to increase _______

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internal validity

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27
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Control groups are used primarily to increase ________

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internal validity

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28
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Random assignment is used primarily to increase ________

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internal validity

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Internal validity is increased by __________

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Strict inclusion/exclusion criteria, control groups, random assignment

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30
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A randomized clinical trial with very strict guidelines is called a(n) ________

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efficacy study

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31
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Efficacy studies increase ________

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internal validity

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32
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External validity assesses whether or not _______

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findings are generalizable

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33
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Effectiveness studies are used to increase __________

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external validity

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34
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“Embracing the norms” in an experiment is used to increase ________

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external validity

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35
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What are the types of control groups that can be used in a group experimental design?

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No treatment/wait list, placebo, alternative treatment

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36
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Group experimental designs compare groups when a(n) IV is ________, ________, or _________

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introduced, changed, withdrawn

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37
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The placebo control group is hard to use for _________

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psychotherapy treatment

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38
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Often, the most ethical type of control group is _________

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alternative treatment

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39
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In a ___________, participants and experimenters are unaware of which group is the control group

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double-blind procedures

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40
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Double-blind procedures help to decrease the _______

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allegiance effect

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41
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In ________ studies, a phenomenon that cannot be tested by a true experiment is substituted for a similar phenomenon in the laboratory.

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analogue

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Analogue studies are used when _______ cannot be done for ethical/logistical reasons.

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true experiments

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43
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A study that examines/tests participants who do not have a disorder but are similar to people with that disorder could be an example of a(n) _________ study.

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analogue

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44
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A(n) ________ refers to something that is related to the disorder of interest in a study.

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analogue

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45
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In _________ designs, the sequential application of control and experimental variables is examined in an individual.

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single-case

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46
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An alternation between _______ and ________ measurements are used in a single-case design.

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baseline, intervention

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47
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Reversal and multiple baseline designs are two methods used for ______ studies.

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single-case

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48
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A reversal design is also called a(n) ________ design.

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ABAB

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49
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In an ABAB design, the baseline is represented by ____, and the treatment is represented by ______.

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A, B

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50
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A _________ design follows a single person with more than one behavioral problem.

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multiple baseline

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51
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In the real-world with practicing clinicians, the ________ approach is more often used for single-case designs.

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multiple baseline

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For single-case designs, are pre- and post- assessments adequate to assess treatment?

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no

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In ________ designs, correlational and experimental research are combined.

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mixed

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54
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In mixed designs, participants in different groups _____ on some kind of a(n) __________.

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differ, classification variable

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55
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To study behavior over time, these designs are used:

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cross-sectional, longitudinal, sequential

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56
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A(n) ________ design compares different age groups (cohorts) at one time.

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cross-sectional

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57
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A limitation of cross-sectional designs is the _________

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cohort effect

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58
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A(n) ________ design follows the same individuals over time.

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longitudinal

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59
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A limitation of longitudinal designs is the _________

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cross-generational effect

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60
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A(n) _________ design combines cross-sectional and longitudinal designs by beginning with participants of different age groups and following them all over time.

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sequential

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61
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To meet the DSM-5 criteria for a Major Depressive Episode, at least _____ of the symptoms (including the required symptom/s) listed have been present during the same ______ period.

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5, 2-week

62
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Of the listed criteria for MDD, a person cannot be diagnosed unless they have experienced _________, _________, or both.

A

sad or depressed mood, loss of interest in activities

63
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Anhedonia refers to the __________

A

loss of interest in activities

64
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A loss of interest in activities refers to _________

A

anhedonia

65
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The criteria for Major Depressive Disorder include:

A

Sad or depressed moon, anhedonia, insomnia/hypersomnia, significant weight/appetite change, fatigue, psychomotor retardation/agitation, feelings of worthlessness/guilt, difficulty concentrating, recurrent thoughts of suicide or death

66
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About _____ % of people with Major Depressive Disorder experience recurrent thoughts of suicide or death

A

70

67
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) can be characterized by just one ______, but they are usually ________.

A

Major Depressive Episode, recurrent

68
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Each MDE _______ the risk of having more episodes.

A

increases

69
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The average MDE duration for those with MDD is _____

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4 months

70
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Worldwide lifetime prevalence of MDD is _____ %

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16

71
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___ % of non-Hispanic white people experience MDD in the U.S.

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17.9

72
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___ % of non-Hispanic Black people experience MDD in the U.S.

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10.8

73
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___ % of Hispanic people experience MDD in the U.S.

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13.5

74
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MDD is ____ more common in _____

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2x, women

75
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The average age of onset for MDD is ____

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25

76
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Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) used to be called _______ in previous editions of the DSM.

A

dysthymia

77
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PDD is characterized by depressive symptoms lasting _____ or longer.

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2 years

78
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Dysthymia often has _____ symptoms than MDD.

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milder

79
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Of the listed criteria for PDD, a person cannot be diagnosed unless they have experienced ______.

A

depressed mood

80
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In order for someone to be diagnosed with a depressive disorder, their symptoms cannot be better explained by a(n) _______ or by a(n) ________.

A

psychotic disorder, tragic event

81
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Someone can be diagnosed with PDD if, for 2 years, they have never been without the criteria for more than _____ at a time.

A

2 months

82
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Along with the required criteria of PDD, the diagnosis requires ____ other symptoms from the given list.

A

2

83
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The average duration of PDD is ____

A

5 years

83
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The criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder include:

A

Depressed mood, poor appetite, insomnia/hypersomnia, low energy, low self-esteem, poor concentration, feelings of hopelessness

84
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What are the types of presentations of PDD?

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Pure dysthymia, persistent MDE, intermittent MDE

85
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The prognosis is _____ for PDD than it is for MDD

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worse

86
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Double depression refers to a case where someone has ________ and ______

A

PDD and MDD

87
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The combination of PDD and MDD results in _______

A

double depression

88
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Late onset of PDD is in one’s ______, while early onset would be ________

A

early 20s, before 21

89
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PDD has a ______ link to family history than MDD

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greater

90
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The world-wide prevalence of PDD is ___ %

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3.6

91
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PDD seems to be tied to _____ suicide attempts than MDD

A

more

92
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Treatment for PDD is often _____ difficult than for MDD

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more

93
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A mood that is abnormally low is characterized as _______

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depression

94
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A mood that is abnormally high is characterized as _______

A

mania

95
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The two categories of mood disorders are ________ and _________

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bipolar and related disorders, depressive disorders

96
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The primary bipolar/related disorders are ________

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Bipolar I, Bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder

97
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The main difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II is the ________

A

degree of mania

98
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A mood elevation that is clearly abnormal but not quite as high as mania is __________

A

hypomania

99
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In Bipolar I, ________ alternates with _______

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mania, MDE

100
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In Bipolar II, ________ alternates with _______

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hypomania, MDE

101
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Hypomania lasts at least ____

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4 days

102
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A manic episode lasts at least ____, or any duration if ________ is necessary

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1 week, hospitalization

103
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In order for someone to be diagnosed with a manic episode, they must experience _______

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Elevated, expansive, or irritable and goal-directed activity or energy

104
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The criteria for Bipolar I Disorder include:

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Elevated/irritable goal-directed energy, inflated self-esteem, reduced need for sleep, rapid speech, racing thoughts, hyperactivity, distractibility, excessive high-risk and pleasurable activities

105
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If someone’s manic episode is characterized by elevated/expansive activity or energy, they need at least _____ additional symptoms to be diagnosed with Bipolar I. If the manic episode is characterized by irritable activity or energy, they need at least _____ additional symptoms to get the diagnosis.

A

3, 4

106
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In order to received a diagnosis for Bipolar II Disorder, _______ must alternate with ______

A

Hypomania, MDD

107
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The world-wide prevalence of Bipolar Disorder is ___ %

A

1

108
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In the U.S., ___ % of males experience Bipolar

A

0.9

109
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In the U.S., ___ % of females experience Bipolar

A

1.3

110
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Women tend to have more ______ episodes, and men tend to have more ______ episodes.

A

major depressive, manic/hypomanic

111
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White individuals are more likely to get a diagnosis of _______, while Black individuals are more likely to get a diagnosis of _______.

A

Bipolar, Schizophrenia

112
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Hypomania differs from mania in severity of ______ and ______.

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impairment, duration

113
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Average age of onset for Bipolar I is ____

A

18

114
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Average age of onset for Bipolar II is ____

A

22

115
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____ % of those diagnosed with Bipolar I die by _____

A

15, suicide

116
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_____ % of Bipolar __ cases progress to Bipolar __.

A

10-13, II, I

117
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Both Bipolar I and Bipolar II tend to be _____

A

chronic

118
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Cyclothymic Disorder is characterized by ____ severe symptoms than manic and major depressive episodes.

A

less

119
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Cyclothymic Disorder lasts at least _____

A

2 years

120
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The lifetime prevalence of Cyclothymic Disorder is ___ %

A

1

121
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The average age of onset for Cyclothymic Disorder is _____

A

12-14

122
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Cyclothymic Disorder tends to be _____

A

lifelong

123
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Most cases of Cyclothymic Disorder are found in _______

A

women

124
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____ of those with Cyclothymic Disorder go on to develop Bipolar I or II.

A

1 in 3

125
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The primary depressive disorders are:

A

Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

126
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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is reserved for diagnosing people _____ years of age.

A

6-18

127
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DMDD is characterized by:

A

Severe, recurrent outbursts of temper

128
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DMDD cannot coexist with _______

A

Bipolar disorder

129
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The diagnostic criteria for DDMD are:

A

Severe, recurrent and outbursts of temper, outbursts that are inconsistent with developmental level, outbursts occurring at least 3 times a week, mood before outbursts is observably and persistently irritable

130
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In order for DMDD to be diagnosed, the criteria need to present for at least _____, and in that time, they have not had any more than _____ in which they did not show all symptoms.

A

12 months, 3 months

131
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In order for DMDD to be diagnosed, the outbursts must be present in/with at least 2 of the following settings:

A

School, home, peers

132
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In order for DMDD to be diagnosed, there can be no more than ____ in which criteria for hypomanic/manic episodes have not been met (aside from the duration criteria).

A

1 day

133
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PMDD can only be diagnosed with at least ___ of the required symptoms and at least ____ total.

A

1, 5

134
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Symptoms for PMDD include:

A

affective lability, irritability, depressed mood, anxiety/tension, anhedonia, reduced concentration, fatigue, appetite change, sleep disruption, feeling overwhelmed, gaining weight/feeling bloated

135
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Affective lability refers to ______

A

mood swings

136
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PMDD is confirmed by prospective ______ over _____ cycles.

A

daily ratings, 2

137
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____ % of women of reproductive age experience PMDD.

A

3-8

138
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The mood disorder specifiers are:

A

anxious distress, mixed, atypical, melancholic, catatonia, psychotic, peripartum, seasonal pattern

139
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The two types of the seasonal pattern specifier are ______ and ______

A

Atypical, typical depressive

140
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Symptoms of the atypical seasonal pattern specifier are:

A

decreased energy, increased appetite/weight, carb craving, increased sleep, afternoon/evening slump

141
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When people experience manic and depressive symptoms at the same time, they are in what is called a(n) ______

A

mixed state

142
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Symptoms of the typical depressive seasonal pattern specifier are:

A

depressed mood, loss of interest, impairment, decreased interest in sex, decreased concentration

143
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The “winter blues” is a ______ case of SAD called _____

A

sub threshold, S-SAD

144
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In the U.S., SAD prevalence increases as ______ increases.

A

latitude

145
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Average age of onset for SAD is ____

A

mid-20s

146
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The seasonal pattern specifier is most common in people with ____, then ____, and then ____.

A

MDD, Bipolar II, Bipolar I

147
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Seasonal pattern specifier is more common in _____

A

women

148
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The average length of an MDE for someone with a seasonal pattern specifier is _____

A

5 months

149
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The mixed mood disorder specifier occurs when there are at least ____ manic symptoms and at least ____ MDE.

A

3, 1

150
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Bipolar __ requires history of MDD, but Bipolar __ does not.

A

II, I

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