Abnormal Psychology Chapter Mood Disorders - 5762 Words

Chapter 7--Mood Disorders and Suicide Key 1. Prior to the DSM-IIIR, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT: A. B. C. D. 2. depressive disorders affective disorders psychotic episodes depressive neuroses One of the symptoms of a mood disorder is called anhedonia, which means: A. a feeling of worthlessness B. an altered pattern of sleep C. indecisiveness D. an inability to experience pleasure 3. Mood disorders can range from mild to severe; the most severe type of depression is called: A. major depressive disorder B. dysthymia C. cyclothymia D. profound depression 4. Most episodes of major depression are time-limited,†¦show more content†¦Although grieving is considered a normal process it does sometimes become a psychological disorder. Which of the following cases would NOT be diagnosed as a pathological grief reaction? A. Mr. A experienced a death in his family. In addition to symptoms of depression, he has been having auditory hallucinations in which he hears other deceased people talking to him. B. Miss B. has experienced the death of a close friend. She is so depressed that she has no appetite, no energy and is suicidal. C. Mrs. C’s dog recently died. Three weeks later her friends suggest that she get another dog â€Å"to help her get over the loss.â€Å" Mrs. C. refuses and says she just isn’t ready to get another dog and besides, it would be impossible to replace her beloved â€Å"Toto.â€Å" D. Dr. D’s wife died a few months ago. Recently, in addition to his depressive symptoms, he has been having paranoi d delusions in which he believes that certain unnamed individuals are planning to remove his wife’s body from the grave. 25. Anhedonia is: A. loss of energy B. inability to engage in pleasurable activities C. inability to focus or concentrate D. loss of speech 26. 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