A Disorder Involving Mild to Moderate, and Highly Persistent Sadness

question 112

Multiple Choice

A disorder involving mild to moderate, and highly persistent sadness (and related symptoms that may linger with little relief for up to two years) is called ________.

• A) cyclothymia
• B) persistent depressive disorder
• C) minor depressive episode
• D) major depressive episode

Explain the concept of identification and its influence on personality development.

Recognize the Oedipus and Electra complexes and their implications for psychosexual development.

Understand how unconscious processes influence behavior according to Freud.

Explain Freud's views on the development of gender identity.

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Definitions:

Brain's Reward Centers

Areas in the brain, including the limbic system, involved in motivation, pleasure, and reinforcement learning, which are activated by rewarding stimuli.

Narcissistic Behaviors

Actions characterized by an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

In-person Relationship Formation

The process of building and developing relationships through direct, face-to-face interaction.

Ostracism

The exclusion or rejection from a group or society by general consent.