#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of major depressive disorder?
Persistent sadness or loss of interest in activities
ExplanationKey feature of MDD - persistent low mood and loss of interest.
#2
What is the term used to describe a mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression?
Bipolar disorder
ExplanationInvolves cycling between manic and depressive episodes.
#3
Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in mood disorders such as depression?
Serotonin
ExplanationSerotonin imbalance commonly associated with mood disorders.
#4
What is the term for the deliberate act of ending one's own life?
Suicide
ExplanationIntentional self-inflicted death.
#5
Which of the following is a symptom of persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)?
Chronic low mood lasting for years
ExplanationPersistent, long-term low mood characterizes dysthymia.
#6
What is the term for a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels?
Mania
ExplanationExtreme elevation in mood and energy.
#7
What is the term for a suicide attempt that results in death?
Completed suicide
ExplanationSuicide attempt resulting in loss of life.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of postpartum depression?
Elevated mood and energy levels
ExplanationPostpartum depression involves low mood, not elevated.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicide?
Strong social support
ExplanationStrong social connections are protective against suicide.
#10
Which age group has the highest rate of suicide worldwide?
Elderly individuals
ExplanationElderly population faces higher suicide risk globally.
#11
Which of the following is a type of bipolar disorder characterized by manic and depressive episodes that may be severe and occur frequently?
Rapid-cycling bipolar disorder
ExplanationFrequent and intense shifts between manic and depressive states.
#12
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with anxiety disorders?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
ExplanationGABA implicated in regulating anxiety.
#13
Which of the following is a protective factor against suicide?
Effective clinical care for mental, physical, and substance use disorders
ExplanationAccess to quality healthcare reduces suicide risk.
#14
Which of the following is a key feature of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
Instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions
ExplanationBPD involves instability across various domains.