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Question 1

Characteristics of an affective disorder”

Answer 1

Diagnosis requires at least five symptoms in a two-week period, including either depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure.
Key symptoms:
Depressed mood most of the day, every day.
Loss of interest/pleasure in almost all activities.
Fatigue or low energy daily.
Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day.

Question 2

Characteristics of a psychotic disorder:

Answer 2

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Schizophrenia typically appears in the late teens to mid-30s.
Diagnosis requires at least two symptoms for one month, including:
Delusions (persecution or self-importance).
Hallucinations (auditory/visual).
Disorganized speech.
Disorganized or catatonic behavior.
Negative symptoms (reduced expression/low activation).
Positive symptoms include hallucinations and delusions.
Strong genetic link suggests it can be inherited

Question 3

Characteristics of an anxiety disorder:

Answer 3

A phobia is a strong persistent and irrational fear of, desire to avoid a parti