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pyc 4802 Psycopathology 2024/2025 graded A+ by experts
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pyc 4802 PsycopathologyMood - ANSa sustained emotional state that lasts over a period of time, unlike emotions which
are more spontaneous and reactive to a particular stimulus or event
Depressive disorder - ANSAccording to the DSM 5,it is a mental disorder where an individual
feels depressed and outwardly displays signs/symptoms of depression for a significant duration
of time.
Depressive disorders are identified - ANSby the presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood,
accompanied by somatic and cognitive changes that significantly affect the individual's capacity
to function
Major Depressive Disorder - ANSFive (or more) of the following symptoms have been present
during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one
of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure.
MDD 1 - ANSDepressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either
subjective report (e.g., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others (e.g., appears
tearful). Note: In children and adolescents, can be irritable mood
MDD 2 - ANSMarkedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the
day, nearly every day (as indicated by either subjective account or observation made by others).
MDD 3 - ANSSignificant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (e.g., a change of more
than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day.
(Note: In children, consider failure to make expected weight gain
MDD4 - ANSInsomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day
MDD5 - ANSPsychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day (observable by others, not
merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down).
MDD6 - ANSFatigue or loss of energy nearly every day
MDD7 - ANSFeelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt (which may be
delusional) nearly every day (not merely self-reproach or guilt about being sick).
MDD8 - ANSDiminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day
(either by subjective account or as observed by others).
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