How Do Major Mood Disorders Differ from Dysthymia and Cyclothymia

question 78

Multiple Choice

How do major mood disorders differ from dysthymia and cyclothymia?

• A) Major mood disorders involve more severe emotional changes, while dysthymia and cyclothymia are milder.
• B) Major mood disorders affect adults, while dysthymia and cyclothymia affect children and adolescents.
• C) Major mood disorders do not respond to drug therapy, while dysthymia and cyclothymia do.
• D) Major mood disorders are reactions to obvious external events, while dysthymia and cyclothymia have endogenous causes.

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Definitions:

Approach-Avoidance

A psychological conflict that involves being drawn to and repelled by the same object, event, or situation at the same time.

Least Stressful

Describes an environment, situation, or job that induces minimal stress and emotional strain on individuals.

Conflict

A situation or condition where there is a clash of interests, values, actions, or directions.

Approach-Approach

A choice between two equally attractive options, leading to conflict as the individual must forsake one attractive option.