Mood disorders

Question 1

The most commonly diagnosed and most severe depression is called a ________________

Answer 1

major depressive episode.

Question 2

The inability
to experience pleasure is termed ___________

Answer 2

anhedonia

Question 3

What is the main difference between a hypomanic episode and a manic episode?

A) Hypomanic episodes last longer.
B) Hypomanic episodes cause significant impairment.
C) Hypomanic episodes are shorter and less severe.
D) Hypomanic episodes involve psychosis.

Answer 3

C)

Question 4

What type of mood disorder involves only depression or only mania?

A) Bipolar disorder
B) Unipolar mood disorder
C) Cyclothymia
D) Mixed mood disorder

Answer 4

B)

Question 5

What term describes experiencing both persistent depressive disorder and major depressive episodes?

A) Bipolar II disorder
B) Cyclothymic disorder
C) Double depression
D) Seasonal affective disorder

Answer 5

c)

Question 6

What is integrated grief?

A) Grief that lasts longer than six months
B) Grief in which the loss is accepted, and positive memories are integrated
C) Grief that causes suicidal thoughts
D) Grief with no emotional response

Answer 6

B)

Question 7

Why was the diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) introduced?

A) To replace ADHD diagnosis
B) To address chronic irritability and temper tantrums without mania
C) To diagnose adult mood disorders
D) To simplify bipolar disorder diagnosis

Answer 7

b)

Question 8

What is PMDD?

Answer 8

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual symptoms that causes emotional and physical symptoms that significantly impair daily functioning.

Question 9

What distinguishes PMDD from PMS?

Answer 9

PMDD is more severe and disabling than PMS, and it requires medical treatment, while PMS involves milder symptoms that typically do not affect daily life.

Question 10

Which of the following is a key difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder?

a) Bipolar I involves hypomanic episodes, while bipolar II involves manic episodes
b) Bipolar I involves full manic episodes, while bipolar II involves hypomanic episodes
c) Bipolar I involves only depressive episodes
d) Bipolar II involves only manic episodes

Answer 10

b)

Question 11

Define cyclothymic disorder.

Answer 11

Cyclothymic Disorder is a mood disorder where people have long-term mood swings, alternating between mild depression and hypomania (mild mania).

These mood changes are not as severe as those seen in bipolar disorder but can still interfere with daily life.