BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXAM 3 (MODULES 7 & 8) ULTIMATE 2026 SUCCESS BLUEPRINT: HIGH-YIELD KEY CONCEPTS, EXAM-STYLE PRACTICE QUESTIONS & SMART TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE Question 1 Which of the following defines Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? o A chronic depressed mood lasting at least 2 years with mild, persistent symptoms. o Depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure for at least 2 weeks with five or more specific symptoms. o Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors. o Depressed mood or loss of interest for at least 6 months with frequent panic attacks. Explanation >>>Major Depressive Disorder is characterized by a significant depressed mood or anhedonia, accompanied by several other symptoms, for a sustained period. 2. Question 2 What is the key difference between Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)? o MDD has milder symptoms and is more chronic, while PDD is acute and more severe.o MDD is exclusively biological in origin, and PDD is purely psychosocial. o MDD is more acute and severe, whereas PDD is chronic with milder symptoms. o MDD is characterized by rapid shifts in mood, and PDD involves only irritability. Explanation >>>MDD typically presents with a more intense and acute