A Coping Style Which Has Been Linked to Higher Levels

question 18

Multiple Choice

A coping style which has been linked to higher levels of depression among adolescent girls and women is

• A)rumination.
• B)distraction.
• C)support seeking.
• D)withdrawal.

Understand the concept of a prodrome in bipolar disorder and its clinical significance.

Understand the key criteria for diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder according to DSM-5.

Recognize the characteristics and diagnostic criteria of Persistent Depressive Disorder.

Distinguish between different specifiers and their symptoms in depressive disorders.

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Definitions:

Ideation

The creative process of generating, developing, and communicating new ideas.

Wild Ideas

Innovative or unconventional thoughts that diverge from the norm or standard ways of thinking.

Brainstorming Sessions

Collaborative group meetings focused on generating ideas and solutions around a specific topic or problem, emphasizing creativity and quantity of ideas.

Creative Leaps

Significant and innovative shifts or breakthroughs in thinking, making, or understanding, often leading to original outcomes or solutions.