Module 5.4b

Question 1

Depressive Disorders

Answer 1

A group of disorders characterized by an enduring sad, empty, or irritable modd along with physical and cognitive changes that affect a person’s ability to function.

Question 2

Bipolar Disorders

Answer 2

A group of disorders in which a person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania. (Formerly called manic-depressive disorder.)

Question 3

Major Depressive Disorder

Answer 3

A disorder in which a person experiences five or more symptoms lasting two or more weeks, in the absence of drug use or a medical condition, at least one of which must be either (1) depressed modd or (2) loss of interest or pleasure

Question 4

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Answer 4

A disorder in ehich people experience a depressed mood on more days than not for at least two years. (Formerly called dysthymia).

Question 5

Bipolar I Disorder

Answer 5

The most severe form, in which people experience a euphoric, talkative, highly energetic, and overly ambitious state that lasts a week or longer

Question 7

Mania

Answer 7

A hyperactive, wildly optimistic state in which dangerously poor judgement is common

Question 8

Bipolar II Disorder

Answer 8

A less severe form of bipolar in which people move between depression and a milder hypomania