Mood Disorders and Their Psychological Mechanisms Quiz

Test your knowledge on major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and their psychological mechanisms with these quiz questions.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?

Persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood
Decreased energy or fatigue
Grandiose delusions
Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
#2

What neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood disorders?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#3

Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)?

Hypomania
Psychosis
Chronic low mood
Catatonia
#4

What is the term for a mood disorder characterized by rapid mood swings between mania and depression?

Bipolar disorder
Cyclothymic disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Major depressive disorder
#5

Which of the following is a common treatment for mood disorders?

Antibiotics
Antipsychotics
Psychotherapy
Anticoagulants
#6

What is the term for a less severe form of bipolar disorder characterized by periods of hypomania and mild depression?

Major depressive disorder
Bipolar II disorder
Cyclothymic disorder
Dysthymic disorder
#7

Which psychological theory suggests that depression results from a pattern of negative thinking and cognitive biases?

Biopsychosocial model
Behavioral activation theory
Cognitive-behavioral theory
Psychodynamic theory
#8

According to the diathesis-stress model, what factors contribute to the development of mood disorders?

Biological vulnerabilities and environmental stressors
Genetic mutations and neurotransmitter imbalances
Sociocultural pressures and cognitive distortions
Traumatic experiences and learned behaviors
#9

Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in the pathophysiology of anxiety disorders as well as mood disorders?

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Glutamate
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
#10

What is the term for a mood disorder characterized by the onset of depressive symptoms during the winter months when daylight hours are shorter?

Major depressive disorder
Seasonal affective disorder
Bipolar disorder
Persistent depressive disorder
#11

What is the term for a mood disorder characterized by periods of depression alternating with periods of excessively elevated mood known as mania?

Cyclothymic disorder
Bipolar disorder
Dysthymic disorder
Seasonal affective disorder
#12

What is the term for a milder form of bipolar disorder characterized by brief episodes of hypomania alternating with brief periods of mild depression?

Bipolar I disorder
Bipolar II disorder
Cyclothymic disorder
Dysthymic disorder
#13

What is the term for a mood disorder characterized by frequent mood swings, instability in relationships, and a fear of abandonment?

Borderline personality disorder
Bipolar disorder
Cyclothymic disorder
Dysthymic disorder
#14

Which of the following is a psychological mechanism often linked to bipolar disorder?

Rumination
Cognitive restructuring
Psychomotor agitation
Catastrophic thinking
#15

Which of the following psychological theories emphasizes the role of early life experiences and internal conflicts in the development of mood disorders?

Cognitive-behavioral theory
Biopsychosocial model
Psychodynamic theory
Humanistic theory

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