A-AS Level (CIE) Psychology: Specimen Questions with Answers 3 - 5 of 299

Explanation

Characteristics of fully functioning person are as follows

• Fully functioning persons are aware of all experiences

• Fully functioning persons live fully and richly in every moment

• Fully functioning persons trust in their own organism

• Fully functioning persons feel free to make choices without constraints or inhibitions

• Fully functioning persons are creative and live constructively

• Fully functioning persons may face difficulties

Explanation

Milder but more chronic version of bipolar disorder is Cyclothymic disorder. It is a chronic alteration of mood elevation and depression that does not reach the severity of manic or major depressive episodes

Explanation

Characteristics of major depressive episode are

• In a major depressive episode, sad feelings are accompanied by persistent problems in other areas of life problems such as an appetite change

• Altered sleep patterns

• Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities

• Diminished ability to think or concentrate

• Feelings of worthlessness

• Suicidal thoughts or acts