Multiple Choice
A study based on over 9,000 U.S. residents found that the most prevalent psychological disorder was ________.
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14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
Multiple Choice
Common symptoms of major depressive disorder include all of the following except ________.
A
Significant changes in appetite or weight
B
Periods of abnormally elevated mood and increased energy
C
Loss of interest or pleasure in most activities
D
Persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) as outlined in the DSM-5, which includes symptoms such as significant changes in appetite or weight, loss of interest or pleasure in most activities (anhedonia), and persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness.
Step 2: Recognize that MDD is characterized primarily by depressive symptoms and does not include symptoms of elevated mood or increased energy, which are typically associated with manic or hypomanic episodes.
Step 3: Identify that periods of abnormally elevated mood and increased energy are hallmark symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, not Major Depressive Disorder.
Step 4: Compare each symptom option to the known criteria for MDD and determine which one does not fit within the depressive symptom profile.
Step 5: Conclude that the symptom 'Periods of abnormally elevated mood and increased energy' is the exception and not a common symptom of Major Depressive Disorder.
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