AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND ILLNESS

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

Detailed explanation-1: -Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clinical depression is the more-severe form of depression, also known as major depression or major depressive disorder.

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