Mood Disorders

Question 1

The type of disorder characterized by disturbances of mood that affects daily functioning.

Answer 1

Mood Disorder

Question 2

Milder form of chronic depression; Associated with impaired functioning in social and occupational roles; Disorder wherein person feels sad and down.

Answer 2

Dysthymia

Question 3

Severe mood swings from extreme elation and hyperactivity to major depression.

Answer 3

Bipolar Disorder

Question 4

Tend to be overly excited and may strike others as acting silly or ridiculous, by cracking jokes too unrealistic. “Limitless Energy”

Answer 4

Manic Episode

Question 5

Too tired to get out of bed and full of self-loathing and hopelessness.

Answer 5

Depressive Episode

Question 6

Involves a chronic, cyclical pattern of mood disturbance characterized by mild mood swings of at least two years duration.

Answer 6

Cyclothymia

Question 7

Helping depressed individuals uncover and work through ambivalent feelings toward the lost object or thing.

Answer 7

Psychodynamic Treatment

Question 8

Focuses on helping depressed individuals become aware of their true feelings and need for self-actualization and personal fulfillment.

Answer 8

Humanistic Approach

Question 9

Helping depressed individuals increase the rates of pleasant and meaningful activities in which they participate.

Answer 9

Learning Theory Approach

Question 10

helping depressed individuals identify and correct distorted and dysfunctional thoughts and learn more adaptive behaviors.

Answer 10

Cognitive Approach

Question 11

Use of appropriate drugs and other biological treatments, such as ECT.

Answer 11

Biological Approach