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| psychological disorders characterized by unusually severe or prolonged disturbances of mood |
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| major depressive disorder |
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| a severe mood disorder characterized by major depressive episodes |
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| a state of unusual elation, energy, and activity |
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| a relatively mild state of mania |
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| False. Feeling depressed is not abnormal in the context of depressing events or circumstances. |
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| Feeling sad or depressed is abnormal. |
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| False. Most people who experience a major depressive episode have recurrences. |
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| Most people who experience a major depressive episode never have another one. |
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| False. Actually, women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop major depression. |
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| Men are about twice as likely as women to develop major depression. |
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| True. It is called seasonal affective (mood) disorder (SAD). |
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| The bleak light of winter casts some people into a diagnosable state of depression. |
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| postpartum depression (PPD) |
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| persistent and severe mood changes that occur after childbirth |
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| a mild but chronic type of depressive disorder |
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| concurrent major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder |
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| a psychological disorder characterized by mood swings between states of extreme elation and depression |
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| a period of unrealistically heightened euphoria, extreme restlessness, and excessive activity characterized by disorganized behavior and impaired judgment |
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| a mood disorder characterized by a chronic pattern of less severe mood swings than are found in bipolar disorder |
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| cognitive triad of depression |
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| the view that depression derives from adopting negative views of oneself, the environment or world at large, and the future |
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| cognitive-specificity hypothesis |
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| the belief that different emotional disorders are linked to particular kinds of automatic thoughts |
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| learned helplessness (Martin Seligman) |
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| a behavior pattern characterized by passivity and perceptions of lack of control |
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| False. Actually, evidence links high levels of dietary fish oil to lower rates of mood disorders. |
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| High levels of fish oil in the diet are linked to increased risk of bipolar disorder. |
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| True. It is called lithium. |
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| The ancient Greeks and Romans used a chemical to curb turbulent mood swings that is still used today. |
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| Placing a powerful electromagnet on the scalp can help relieve depression. |
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| False. Although people who threaten suicide may not carry out the act, their threats should be taken seriously. People who plan to commit suicide often leave clues or tell others of their intentions. |
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| People who threaten suicide are basically attention seekers. |
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