1. Characteristics of depression
5.9 QUIZ
Characteristics of depression

2. Question 1
What is the main characteristic of depression?

3. Question 2
Winston is finding that his mind is not on the job he is supposed to be doing. Is inability to concentrate a behavioural, emotional or cognitive symptom of depression?

4. Question 3
Between which two ages does depression usually start?

5. Question 4
Some sufferers of depression are unable to relax and are constantly ‘on the go’. What is the clinical name for this symptom of depression?

6. Question 5
Rhiannon is finding it difficult to sleep. Is sleep disruption a behavioural, emotional or cognitive symptom of depression?

7. Question 6
Sleep disruption can be a symptom of depression. What is the clinical name for
Lack of sleep?
Too much sleep? (2 marks)

8. Question 7
Name two of the DSM-5 categories of depression. (2 marks)

9. Question 8
Optimists view the glass as ‘half full’. What is the term used for individuals who see the glass as ‘half empty’?

10. Answers Lowered mood. (1 mark) Cognitive. (1 mark)
20–40 years of age. (1 mark)
Psychomotor agitation. (1 mark)
Behavioural. (1 mark)
a. insomnia b. hypersomnia (2 marks)
Major depressive disorder; persistent depressive disorder; disruptive mood dysregulation disorder; premenstrual dysmorphic disorder. (2 marks)
Pessimists. (1 mark)
The quiz is out of 10 marks. How many did you score?