Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 84

Short Answer

Please define the following key terms.
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Acknowledge the global and gender-specific prevalence of mood disorders.

Grasp the biological and social-cognitive perspectives on mood disorders.

Appreciate the importance of diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors in managing and potentially preventing mood disorders.

Understand how changes in DSM-5 affect the diagnosis and classification of mood disorders.

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Definitions:

Downward Social Comparisons

The act of comparing oneself to others who are perceived as worse off in order to feel better about one's own situation.

Self-Handicapping

The behavior of creating obstacles or excuses for oneself to avoid blame in case of failure or poor performance.

Social Conformity

the act of altering one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others within a group.

Classic Literature

Timeless works of literature that are recognized as having outstanding or enduring qualities.