Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder?

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  1. Which of the following is a disorder that primarily involves a significant disturbance in a person’s emotional state?
  2. osteoporosis
  3. autism
  4. spasticity
  5. depressive and bipolar disorder
  1. Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder?
  2. elated mood most of the day
  3. increased interest in daily activities
  4. insomnia or hypersomnia
  5. reduced production of neurotransmitters
  1. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Larson had once helped to book an innocent man in a murder trial. Following this incident he lost his appetite leading to weight loss and developed insomnia. Of late he has also become dysphoric and has developed suicidal tendencies. Identify the disorder from which Larson is suffering.
  2. major depressive disorder
  3. autism
  4. bipolar disorder
  5. cyclothymic disorder
  1. Mary has been in a continual state of dysfunction that has kept her from feeling truly happy or well-adjusted. However, she has never had a full-blown depressive episode. Mary is most likely suffering from _____ disorder.
  2. cyclothymic
  3. dysthymic
  4. bipolar
  5. major depressive
  1. The overwhelming feeling of sadness a depressed person feels is referred to as
  2. euphoria.
  3. elation.
  4. dysphoria.
  5. ecstasy.
  1. Which of the following is a depressive disorder involving chronic depression of less intensity than a major depressive disorder?
  2. autism
  3. dysthymic disorder
  4. bipolar disorder
  5. cyclothymic disorder
  1. Bipolar disorder was formerly referred to as
  2. cyclothymic disorder.
  3. manic depression.
  4. euphoric-dysphoric disorder.
  5. affective psychosis.
  1. Jules has been suffering from a form of mood disorder. She experiences insomnia and feels low on energy at times and then at other times she seems to be very energetic and experiences a state of ecstasy. Identify the mood disorder affecting Jules.
  2. major depressive disorder
  3. bipolar disorder
  4. dysthymic disorder
  5. major depressive episode
  1. In order to be diagnosed with
  2. Bipolar II disorder one has to undergo one or more major depressive episodes.
  3. Bipolar I disorder the period of elated mood should be extreme.
  4. Bipolar II disorder one has to have at least one manic episode.
  5. Bipolar I disorder the period of depression should not be extreme.