PSY 657 MIDTERM 2 {HOOLEY CHAPTERS 7; 9 ;11; 14; 15
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● unipolar mood disorder. Answer: Mood disorder characterized by depression or mania but
not both. Most cases involve unipolar depression.
● mild depression. Answer: less severe symptoms, but can last for years
● Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia). Answer: Mood disorder involving persistently
depressed mood, with low self-esteem, withdrawal, pessimism, or despair, present for at least
2 years, with no absence of symptoms for more than 2 months.
● major depressive disorder. Answer: A mood disorder in which a person experiences, in the
absence of drugs or a medical condition, two or more weeks of significantly depressed
moods, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished interest or pleasure in most activities.
● Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Answer: characterized by lengthy periods of depressed
mood, loss of pleasure in normal activities, disturbances in sleep and appetite, difficulty
concentrating, feelings of hopelessness, and possible thoughts of suicide
● double depression. Answer: Severe mood disorder typified by major depressive episodes
superimposed over a background of dysthymic disorder.
● relapse. Answer: return of symptoms within a short time
● recurrence. Answer: onset of symptoms again, happens 40-50% of time probability
increases with each episode
● major depressive episode with melancholic features. Answer: A type of major depressive
episode which includes marked symptoms of loss of interest or pleasure in almost all
activities, plus at least three of six other designated symptoms. often associated with
childhood trauma
● major depressive episode with psychotic features. Answer: the depression includes
delusions and hallucinations. loss of contact with reality. often longer episodes
, ● major depressive episode with atypical features. Answer: A type of major depressive
episode which includes a pattern of symptoms characterized by marked mood reactivity, as
well as at least two out of four other designated symptoms. often seen in females. often seen
in mild form of bi-polar. suicidal thoughts are common
● major depressive episode with catatonic features. Answer: a subset of major depressive
disorders that is characterized by severe disturbances in motor function. immobility. can also
be associated with schizophrenia
● major depressive episode with seasonal pattern. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Answer: needs two episodes within the past 2 years at the same time of year. if person fully
recovers at different seasons and does not have other depressive episodes. more common at
northern latitudes and in younger people
● causes of depressive disorders. Answer: -Genetics or learned behaviors can contribute to
depression passing through multiple generations of a family -Physical or biochemical
problems can affect moods -External factors can contribute: traumatic events, grief, financial
problems, stress, and substance abuse
● bipolar mood disorder. Answer: A disorder in which a person alternates between mania and
depression.
● Manic episodes (in bipolar disorder). Answer: A period of excessive euphoria, inflated
self-esteem, wild optimism, and hyperactivity, often accompanied by delusions of grandeur
and by hostility if activity is blocked. These must persist for at least a week and needs at least
3 symptoms for diagnosis
● symptoms of manic episode. Answer: elevated mood, lowered need for sleep, high energy,
talkativeness, inflated self-esteem, highly irresponsible behavior
● hypomanic episode. Answer: a period of elated mood not as extreme as a manic episode
● cyclothymic disorder. Answer: A mood disorder characterized by moderate but frequent
mood swings that are not severe enough to qualify as bipolar disorder.
● bipolar 1 disorder. Answer: a type of bipolar disorder marked by full manic and major
depressive episodes
● bipolar 2 disorder. Answer: a disorder characterized by alternating periods of extremely
depressed and mildly elevated moods
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● unipolar mood disorder. Answer: Mood disorder characterized by depression or mania but
not both. Most cases involve unipolar depression.
● mild depression. Answer: less severe symptoms, but can last for years
● Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia). Answer: Mood disorder involving persistently
depressed mood, with low self-esteem, withdrawal, pessimism, or despair, present for at least
2 years, with no absence of symptoms for more than 2 months.
● major depressive disorder. Answer: A mood disorder in which a person experiences, in the
absence of drugs or a medical condition, two or more weeks of significantly depressed
moods, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished interest or pleasure in most activities.
● Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Answer: characterized by lengthy periods of depressed
mood, loss of pleasure in normal activities, disturbances in sleep and appetite, difficulty
concentrating, feelings of hopelessness, and possible thoughts of suicide
● double depression. Answer: Severe mood disorder typified by major depressive episodes
superimposed over a background of dysthymic disorder.
● relapse. Answer: return of symptoms within a short time
● recurrence. Answer: onset of symptoms again, happens 40-50% of time probability
increases with each episode
● major depressive episode with melancholic features. Answer: A type of major depressive
episode which includes marked symptoms of loss of interest or pleasure in almost all
activities, plus at least three of six other designated symptoms. often associated with
childhood trauma
● major depressive episode with psychotic features. Answer: the depression includes
delusions and hallucinations. loss of contact with reality. often longer episodes
, ● major depressive episode with atypical features. Answer: A type of major depressive
episode which includes a pattern of symptoms characterized by marked mood reactivity, as
well as at least two out of four other designated symptoms. often seen in females. often seen
in mild form of bi-polar. suicidal thoughts are common
● major depressive episode with catatonic features. Answer: a subset of major depressive
disorders that is characterized by severe disturbances in motor function. immobility. can also
be associated with schizophrenia
● major depressive episode with seasonal pattern. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Answer: needs two episodes within the past 2 years at the same time of year. if person fully
recovers at different seasons and does not have other depressive episodes. more common at
northern latitudes and in younger people
● causes of depressive disorders. Answer: -Genetics or learned behaviors can contribute to
depression passing through multiple generations of a family -Physical or biochemical
problems can affect moods -External factors can contribute: traumatic events, grief, financial
problems, stress, and substance abuse
● bipolar mood disorder. Answer: A disorder in which a person alternates between mania and
depression.
● Manic episodes (in bipolar disorder). Answer: A period of excessive euphoria, inflated
self-esteem, wild optimism, and hyperactivity, often accompanied by delusions of grandeur
and by hostility if activity is blocked. These must persist for at least a week and needs at least
3 symptoms for diagnosis
● symptoms of manic episode. Answer: elevated mood, lowered need for sleep, high energy,
talkativeness, inflated self-esteem, highly irresponsible behavior
● hypomanic episode. Answer: a period of elated mood not as extreme as a manic episode
● cyclothymic disorder. Answer: A mood disorder characterized by moderate but frequent
mood swings that are not severe enough to qualify as bipolar disorder.
● bipolar 1 disorder. Answer: a type of bipolar disorder marked by full manic and major
depressive episodes
● bipolar 2 disorder. Answer: a disorder characterized by alternating periods of extremely
depressed and mildly elevated moods
