Psychological Disorders Quiz

How are mood disorders diagnosed?

• Based on a single symptom

• On a spectrum from mild to severe symptoms

• Only when hospitalization is required

• Solely on outpatient treatment

What characterizes Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder?

• Mild irritability in adults

• Extreme irritability, tantrums, and trouble functioning in school and with peers in children

• Frequent mood swings in teenagers

• A tendency to be overly happy in social situations

What is the mild form of depressive disorder called?

• Mania

• Cyclothymia

• Dysthymia

• Hypomania

What is the mild form of mania referred to as?

• Dysthymia

• Cyclothymia

• Depression

• Hypomania

Which term describes a serious mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, ranging from extreme highs to lows?

• Depression

• Mania

• Bipolar Disorder

• Hypomania

What is the term for a mild form of bipolar disorder?

• Dysthymia

• Hypomania

• Cyclothymia

• Mania

How long must the alternation between mania and depression last to be considered cyclothymia?

• At least 1 year

• At least 2 years

• At least 3 years

• At least 6 months

What can depression be a symptom of?

• A different disorder

• A common cold

• A physical injury

• A dietary choice

Depressive symptoms can be triggered by all of the following EXCEPT:

• Loss

• Trauma

• Hormonal imbalance

• Excessive sleep

Individuals with which disorder tend to experience more severe depressive symptoms?

• Bipolar disorder

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Schizophrenia