PSY 3604 FINAL 3

Question 1

Unipolar Depressive Disorder

Answer 1

Mood disorder in which a person experiences only depressive episodes, as opposed to bipolar disorder, in which both manic and depressive episodes occur.

Question 2

Bipolar Disorder

Answer 2

Mood disorders in which a person experiences both manic and depressive episodes.

Question 3

Hypomanic Episode

Answer 3

A condition lasting at least 4 days in which a person experiences abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. At least three out of seven other designated symptoms similar to those in a manic episode must also be present but to a lesser degree than in mania.

Question 4

Manic episode

Answer 4

A condition in which a person shows markedly elevated, euphoric, or expansive mood, often interrupted by occasional outbursts of intense irritability or even violence that lasts for at least 1 week. In addition, at least three out of seven other designated symptoms must also occur.

Question 5

Bipolar I

Answer 5

A form of bipolar disorder in which the person experiences both manic (or mixed) episodes and major depressive episodes.

Question 6

Bipolar II

Answer 6

A form of bipolar disorder in which the person experiences both hypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes.

Question 7

Substance Abuse

Answer 7

Maladaptive pattern of substance use manifested by recurrent and significant adverse consequences related to the use of the substance.

Question 8

Substance dependence

Answer 8

Severe form of substance use disorder involving physiological dependence on the substance, tolerance, withdrawal, and compulsive drug taking.

Question 9

Withdrawal

Answer 9

The discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing the use of an addictive drug
Physical symptoms such as sweating, tremors, and tension

Question 10

Tolerance

Answer 10

the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug’s effect

Question 11

Schizophrenia

Answer 11

Disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech and behavior, as well as problems in self-care and general functioning.

Question 12

Catatonia

Answer 12

a state of unresponsiveness to one’s outside environment, usually including muscle rigidity, staring, and inability to communicate

Question 13

MDD

Answer 13

Major depressive disorder.

Moderate-to-severe mood disorder in which a person experiences only major depressive episodes but no hypomanic, manic, or mixed episodes. Single episode if only one; recurrent episode if more than one.

Question 14

Antipsychotics

Answer 14

Medications that alleviate or diminish the intensity of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions.

Question 15

Response Validity

Answer 15

the extent to which the actions and thought processes of survey responders demonstrate that they understand the construct in the same way it is defined by the researchers.

Question 16

ASD

Answer 16

Autism spectrum disorder.

Pervasive developmental disorder beginning in infancy and involving a wide range of problematic behaviors, including deficits in language, perception, and motor development; defective reality testing; and social withdrawal.

Question 17

ADHD

Answer 17

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Disorder of childhood characterized by difficulties that interfere with task-oriented behavior, such as impulsivity, excessive motor activity, and difficulties in sustaining attention.