7 Main Disorders

Question 1

General Definition of Double Depression (dysthymic disorder)

Answer 1

A chronically depressed mood

Question 2

General Definition of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Answer 2

Type of depression related to changes in seasons. Begins and ends at the same time every year.

Question 3

General Definition of Bipolar Disorder I

Answer 3

A manic depression that brings severe high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behavior.

Question 4

General Schizophrenia Definition

Answer 4

Disorder characterized by a profound disruption of basic psychological processes, a distorted perception of reality, and altered or blunted emotion, and disturbances in thought, motivation, and behavior.

Question 5

General Definition of Generalized Anxiety

Answer 5

Disorder characterized by chronic excessive worry accompanied by restlessness, fatigue, concentration problems, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbance.

Question 6

General Definition of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Obsession/ Compulsive Definition

Answer 6

Disorder in which repetitive, intrusive, thoughts (obsession) and ritualistic behaviors (compulsive) designed to fend off those thoughts interfere significantly with an individuals functioning.

Question 7

Genera; Definition of Major Depressive Disorder (unipolar depression)

Answer 7

A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Unipolar: Focused on the lows or negative emotions.