Question

part c - lo 3. describe and differentiate psychological disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive - compulsive disorder, post - traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, and schizophrenia, and explain their causes and treatments
mental disorders are common in the united states, with an estimated 1 in 5 adults suffering from a psychological disorder in any given year. a persons family history, individual biochemistry, physical trauma, exposure to viruses or chemicals while in utero, or exposure to trauma, war, or natural disaster can all play a role in the development of mental disorders.
which of the following correctly describes a mood disorder?
experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and nervousness after witnessing a violent crime
feeling unsettled and panicked in social situations, to the point of avoiding others
a person has auditory and visual hallucinations, large changes in movements and emotions, and is not able to function in society
feeling extreme fatigue and irritability during the fall and winter months

Explanation:

Mood disorders involve significant changes in mood. Experiencing flashbacks etc. is PTSD, social - anxiety is an anxiety disorder, hallucinations and inability to function is schizophrenia. Feeling extreme fatigue and irritability during specific seasons can be a seasonal affective disorder (a mood disorder).

Answer:

feeling extreme fatigue and irritability during the fall and winter months