Chapter 7

Match each description or case by choosing its corresponding disorder: (a) mania,(b) double depression, (c) persistent depressive disorder, (d) major depressive episode, and (e) bipolar I disorder. Last week, as he does about every 3 months, Ryan went out with his friends, buying rounds of drinks, socializing until early morning, and feeling on top of the world. Today Ryan will not even get out of bed to go to work, see his friends, or even turn on the lights. ______________

Identify each of the following statements related to prevalence of mood disorders as either true (T) or false (F). _______ Women are approximately twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with a mood disorder.

Indicate which type of treatment for mood disorders is being described in each statement. The controversial but somewhat successful treatment involving the production of seizures through electrical current to the brain. ______________

Answer these questions about the various causes of mood disorders. List five biological sources that can contribute to mood disorders.

Match each description or case by choosing its corresponding disorder: (a) mania,(b) double depression, (c) persistent depressive disorder, (d) major depressive episode, and (e) bipolar I disorder. Feeling certain he would win the lottery, Charles went on an all-night shopping spree, maxing out all his credit cards without a worry. We know he’s done this several times, feeling abnormally extreme elation, joy, and euphoria. ______________

Match each of the following summaries with the correct suicide type, choosing from (a) altruistic, (b) egoistic, (c) anomic, and (d) fatalistic. Sam killed himself while a prisoner of war in Vietnam. _______________

Indicate which type of treatment for mood disorders is being described in each statement. This teaches clients to carefully examine their thought process and recognize “depressive” styles in thinking. ________________

Answer these questions about the various causes of mood disorders. What psychological factors can have an impact on mood disorders?

Match each description or case by choosing its corresponding disorder: (a) mania,(b) double depression, (c) persistent depressive disorder, (d) major depressive episode, and (e) bipolar I disorder. Ayana has had some mood disorder problems in the past, although some days she’s better than others. Many days it seems like she has fallen into a rut. Although she manages to get by, she has trouble making decisions because she doesn’t trust herself. ______________

_________It's often difficult to diagnose depression in the elderly because its symptoms are similar to those of medical ailments or dementia.

Indicate which type of treatment for mood disorders is being described in each statement. These come in three main types (tricyclics, MAO inhibitors, and SSRIs) and are often prescribed but have numerous side effects. ______________

Match each of the following summaries with the correct suicide type, choosing from (a) altruistic, (b) egoistic, (c) anomic, and (d) fatalistic. Mabel lived in a nursing home for many years. At first, her family and friends visited her often; now they come only at Christmas. Her two closest friends in the nursing home died recently. She has no hobbies or other interests. Mabel’s suicide would be identified as what type? _______________

Indicate which type of treatment for mood disorders is being described in each statement. This antidepressant must be carefully regulated to avoid illness but has the advantage of affecting manic episodes. ______________

Match each description or case by choosing its corresponding disorder: (a) mania,(b) double depression, (c) persistent depressive disorder, (d) major depressive episode, and (e) bipolar I disorder. Eusebio is always down and a bit blue, but occasionally he becomes so depressed that nothing pleases him. ___________________

Indicate which type of treatment for mood disorders is being described in each statement. This therapy focuses on resolving problems in existing relationships and learning to form new interpersonal relationships. ______________