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joblessjake

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Describe the features of the six main mood disorders discussed in this chapter. Discuss the frequency of mood disorders in the general population and what disorders tend to be comorbid with them.
 
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The assessment of youths with gender identity disorder includes
 
  a. interviews.
  b. observations of cross gender behavior.
  c. drawings of oneself and others.
  d. all of these.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Student answers should include:
- mood disorders refer to extreme emotional states of sadness or euphoria
- a major depressive episode is a lengthy period of a sad or empty mood
- dysthymic disorder is a chronic feeling of depression asting for at least two years
- a manic episode is a period of uncontrollable euphoria and potentially self-destructive behavior
- bipolar I disorder involves one or more manic or mixed episodes
- bipolar II disorder refers to hypomanic episodes that alternate with major depressive episodes
- cyclothymic disorder refers to symptoms of hypomania and depression that fluctuate over a long time
- mood disorders are common in the general population and often occur with anxiety, personality, eating, and substance use disorders

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