A Less Serious Form of Major Depression Is Called

question 50

Multiple Choice

A less serious form of major depression is called:

• A) dysfunctional mood disorder
• B) abbreviated mood disorder
• C) dysthymic disorder
• D) bipolar II disorder

Recognize the role of personality traits and behavior patterns, such as Type A behavior and negative affectivity, in stress reaction.

Understand the impact of workplace conditions, including role conflict, role overload, and abusive supervision, on stress levels.

Identify effective stress reduction techniques and the importance of wellness programs.

Understand the relationship between stress and health outcomes, such as PTSD, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobes

Brain regions located on both sides of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and are associated with memory and emotion.

Pick's Disease

A rare type of dementia that involves personality changes, language problems, and impairments in social behaviors, due to progressive brain damage.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss, impaired thinking, and changes in behavior; it is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.

Memory-linked Proteins

Proteins in the brain that play crucial roles in the formation and retrieval of memories.