Which of the Following Lists Mood Disorders from the One

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lists mood disorders from the one with highest heritability to the one with the smallest degree of heritability?

• A) dysthymia, cyclothymia, major depressive disorder
• B) bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, dysthymia
• C) major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, dysthymia
• D) dysthymia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder

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Definitions:

Psychosis

A mental state characterized by a disconnection from reality, which may involve delusions, hallucinations, incoherence, and disorganized thought.

Persecutory Delusions

False, persistent beliefs that one is being pursued by other people.

Somatic Delusions

False beliefs that something is physically wrong with the individual, despite evidence to the contrary.

Delusions of Grandeur

A false belief in one's superiority, omnipotence, or importance, often observed in psychiatric conditions.