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Bipolar disorder used to be called manic depressive disorder. The seriousness of this mental illness leads one to dangerous behaviors such as suicide. Less severe cases tend to damage personal relationships and careers. It is characterized by high and low mood swings that move from mania to depression. How is mania described?

  1. Sadness, crying, sense of worthlessness, loss of energy
  2. Restless, talkative, reckless, euphoric
  3. Anger, hostility, stress, tension
  4. Happiness, cheerful, excited, pleasure
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7.

Some individuals suffer from a disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings. Manic behaviors that may be damaging to a person’s health will suddenly change to a manner of depression. This is a complex disease to diagnose since moods can last for weeks or months. What is the disorder being described?

  1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  2. Bi-Polar Disorder
  3. Dissociative Identity Disorder
  4. ADHD
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Over a third of people in various countries meet criteria for major categories of this disorder at some point in their life. It is defined as a psychological or behavioral pattern related to disability or distress occurring within an individual and is not a part of their normal development. Psychotherapy and psychiatric medication are two major treatment options. What is being described?

  1. Psychosis
  2. Psychotic disorder
  3. Mental disorder
  4. Schizophrenia
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9.

Schizophrenia typically occurs in young adulthood and is accompanied by significant occupational or social dysfunction. The diagnosis is based on self-reported experiences and observed behaviors. There are no medical tests to validate the existence of this disorder. What are some reported symptoms?

  1. Hallucinations, disorganized speech, paranoia, social isolation
  2. Restlessness, talkative, sadness, crying
  3. Violent outbursts, anger episodes, night terrors
  4. Alter-ego, neurological problems, weight gain
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Older teens and young adults self-report symptoms of this serious mental illness, usually before the age of 19. Contributory factors include environment, genetics, and psychological and social processes. Symptoms appear as auditory hallucinations, bizarre delusions, paranoia, and disorganized speech. This disorder mainly affects cognition, but also contributes to emotional and behavioral problems. What illness is being described?

  1. Dissociative identity disorder
  2. Bi-polar disorder
  3. Schizophrenia
  4. None of the above
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