Mood Disorders

Question 1

All of the following are symptoms of depression except __________.

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increased energy

Question 2

Although feelings of euphoria may make experiencing _________ appealing, individuals often speak and behave in ways they regret later.

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mania

Question 3

What is the main difference between major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The main difference between major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder is that while bipolar depressive symptoms mirror those of major depression, bipolar disorder also consists of manic symptoms, which do not occur in major depressive disorder.

Question 4

Individuals can be genetically predisposed to depression, but their environment will most likely determine if they will develop a mood disorder.

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T

Question 5

Which of the following is most likely associated with the inability to form healthy relationships, which may lead to negative thoughts and depression?

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poor social skills

Question 6

Summarize how having poor interpersonal skills, or social skills, affects depression.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: There is a relationship between depression and people who have poor social skills. Individuals with poor social skills are unable to form new, healthy relationships because they are usually irritable or pessimistic. These personality traits seem to keep other people away from them, causing them to be more isolated and depressed. Often the only relationships that these individuals have are the ones that keep them feeling negative or do not offer support. This, in turn, causes them to have negative thoughts about themselves and those around them, which supports their depression.

Question 7

What is the difference in suicide rates between individuals suffering from a mood disorder and individuals who are not?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder are 15-20 percent more likely to commit suicide than those who do not have bipolar disorder. Individuals suffering from depression are 10 percent more likely to commit suicide than people who are not suffering from depression.

Question 8

Depression caused by anger that cannot be expressed and is turned inward is an example of a(n) __________ cause.

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psychoanalytic

Question 9

All of the following are biological factors that could lead someone to developing a mood disorder except ___________. A. abuse and neglect B. genetic vulnerability C. chemical imbalance D. abnormalities in the brain's structure Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A

Question 10

All of the following are possible causes of mood disorders except __________. A. genetic vulnerability B. optimism C. negative thinking D. learned helplessness Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

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