Prior to the DSM-III, Conditions That Are Currently Characterised as Mood

question 30

Multiple Choice

Prior to the DSM-III, conditions that are currently characterised as mood disorders were referred to by several different names, including all of the following EXCEPT

• A)depressive disorders.
• B)affective disorders.
• C)psychotic episodes.
• D)depressive neuroses.

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Definitions:

Adolescence

The transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, marked by physical, psychological, and social changes.

Psychoanalyzed

Subjected to psychoanalysis, a technique used in psychotherapy to explore unconscious motivations and conflicts influencing behavior.

Antagonistic

Characterized by opposition or hostility towards something or someone.

Inferiority Feelings

Emotions or sensations of being lesser or inadequate compared to others, which can impact self-esteem and motivate compensatory actions or overcompensations.