The Most Usual Pattern of a Temporal Specifier in Major

question 36

Multiple Choice

The most usual pattern of a temporal specifier in major depressive disorder occurs in the late autumn and ends with the beginning of spring.This type of depression is known as

• A)melancholic
• B)recurrent
• C)postpartum
• D)seasonal affective disorder

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Definitions:

Cognitive Theory

A psychological approach that emphasizes the role of mental processes in understanding behavior, emotions, and thought patterns.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, controlling the impulses of the id based on societal norms.

Libido

A term used in psychoanalytic theory to describe the energy of the sexual drive as a component of the life instinct.

Ego

The ego, in psychoanalytic theory, is the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, the superego, and reality, playing a key role in decision making and maintaining one's sense of identity.