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The brains of people who suffer from depression tend to have low levels of:

serotonin

Which form of self-injury is NOT one that is nonsuicidal?

taking an overdose of prescription medication

The connection between artistic ability and bipolar disorder has been explored at length. Research findings indicate:

there is a relationship between bipolar disorder and creativity.

John has been having difficulties getting out of bed, is not interested in going out with friends, and hardly ever answers the phone. He has let a number of bills go unpaid, he is sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day, and he cannot concentrate at work. He has called in sick to work at least once each week. John is MOST likely suffering from _____ disorder.

major depressive

For the past four weeks, Odessa has been feeling lethargic and worthless. Her friends are worried because she no longer shows interest in her normal social activities. It is MOST likely that Odessa is suffering from:

major depressive disorder.

Research examining genetic contributions to depression suggests that depression is the result of:

many genes working together.

Having a mildly depressed mood for at least two years is characteristic of _____ disorder.

persistent depressive

Shantay is a 37-year-old African-American female previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She currently appears to be experiencing an episode of mania. Her psychiatrist orders blood work and a PET scan. The imaging is likely to show:

an abnormally high level of activity across the brain.

Eight-year-old Jamaiah is generally cranky and touchy. She is prone to tantrums. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Jamaiah might be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

disruptive mood dysregulation

Seven-year-old Lindsay is easily upset. She often throws dramatic fits, and her parents often feel as if they are walking on eggshells around her. Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Lindsay might be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

disruptive mood dysregulation

_____ is characterized by moods that alternate between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the euphoric, hyperactive state of mania.

Bipolar disorder

Sam, a 16-year-old boy, has been feeling hopeless, has difficulty concentrating, and experiences chronic sadness. How likely is Sam to share this information with his parents?

It is very unlikely.

Boris is a prolific painter. However, he is also prone to periods of hopelessness and depression, which are followed by periods of mania. It is MOST likely that Boris is suffering from _____ disorder.

bipolar


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