Depression - Mood Disorder

Question 1

mood disorders are characterized by

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strong emotions which can influence a person’s ability to function normally

Question 2

a mood disorder can affect a persons

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perceptions, thinking and behavior

Question 3

depression is

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one of the most common mood disorders

Question 4

what are the two main types of depression?

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major depression

manic depression

Question 5

major depression is a

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unipolar disorder

Question 6

major depression is where an

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episode of depression that can occur suddenly

Question 7

Major depression can be reactive -

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caused by external factors (death of a loved one)

Question 8

major depression can also be endogenous -

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caused by internal factors

Question 9

manic depression is a

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bipolar disorder

Question 10

manic depression is an

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alteration between two mood extremes (mania and depression)

Question 11

manic depression: the changes in mood often occurs

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in regular cycles of days or weeks

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manic depression: episodes of mania involve

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over activity, rapid speech, feeling extremely happy or agitated

Question 13

manic depression: episodes of depression involve

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symptoms such as change in appetite, negative beliefs and sadness