15c. Depressive Disorders and Bipolar Disorders; Schizophrenia

The Centers for Disease Control recommendation is that women who will be more than _____ month(s) pregnant during the flu season should get a flu shot.

3

Mr. James incorrectly believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his savings. Mr. James is demonstrating a false belief called a(n) _____.

Delusion

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

Oxygen deprivation at the time of birth is a known risk factor for:

Schizophrenia.

Jared has not read the chapter on psychological disorders, so he misunderstands some basic facts. For example, he believes that schizophrenia refers to a multiple personality split rather than a:

Split from reality.

If a person has schizophrenia, their identical twin's chances of being similarly afflicted are about _____ in 10 if the twins did not share a placenta.

1

At some point during their lifetime, depression has plagued about _____ percent of Canadian adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24.

11

States of depression are found in _____ disorder.

Both major depressive disorder and bipolar

In about _____ percent of the cases, people experiencing depression also exhibit signs of another disorder, such as anxiety or substance use.

50

Mrs. Higgins believes that aliens from another planet have removed her stomach and are watching to see how long it takes her to grow another. Mrs. Higgins is MOST likely suffering from:

Schizophrenia.

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.

Those with paranoid schizophrenia are particularly prone to delusions of:

Persecution

Chronic schizophrenia is to acute schizophrenia as _____ schizophrenia is to _____ schizophrenia.

Process; Reactive

_____ disorder consists of a prolonged state of hopeless sadness.

Major Depressive

The DSM-5 recommends a diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder for some children who may once have been diagnosed with _____ disorder.

Bipolar

In schizophrenia, _____ is characterized by periods of immobility or excessive, purposeless movement.

Catatonia

Mimi works in a hospital psychiatric unit. She cares for a patient with schizophrenia who often stands motionless in a corner for several hours. This _____ usually ends abruptly, and then the patient becomes quite agitated.

Catatonia

Process schizophrenia is to reactive schizophrenia as _____ schizophrenia is to _____ schizophrenia.

Chronic; Acute

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

A psychologist gets an email referral from a prospective client whose name is Devon. Devon complains of stress, fatigue, and apathy. The psychologist asks if Devon is male or female. Why did the psychologist consider this important to know?

Women are more likely to suffer from depression.