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Twenty-six patients suffering from DSM-III-R major depressive episode with diurnal variation of mood were examined at approximately 8 AM and 8 PM, using a neuropsychological test battery. We found that tests of executive function, especially the verbal fluency test, were sensitive measures of diurnal variation, but that personality measures were relatively robust in that they were not significantly affected by diurnal variations of mood. The relevance of detecting and assessing diurnal changes of mood with reliable, objective measures of performance is discussed.

Original publication

DOI

10.1080/01688639708403771

Type

Journal article

Journal

J Clin Exp Neuropsychol

Publication Date

12/1997

Volume

19

Pages

906 - 913

Keywords

Adult, Affect, Aged, Circadian Rhythm, Depressive Disorder, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neuropsychological Tests, Personality Tests