AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is classified as a mood disorder?
A
Schizophrenia
B
bipolar disorder
C
Panic disorder
D
Delusional disorder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some examples of mood disorders include: Major depressive disorder-prolonged and persistent periods of extreme sadness. Bipolar disorder-also called manic depression or bipolar affective disorder, depression that includes alternating times of depression and mania.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bipolar I disorder is a manic-depressive disorder that can exist both with and without psychotic episodes. Bipolar II disorder consists of depressive and manic episodes which alternate and are typically less severe and do not inhibit function.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common types of mood disorders are major depression, dysthymia (dysthymic disorder), bipolar disorder, mood disorder due to a general medical condition, and substance-induced mood disorder.

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