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Exam 3 Vocabulary

Abnormal Psychology- mood disorder

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What are five main areas of functioning that may be affected in major depressive disorder? Emotional, motivational, behavioral, cognitive, physical
What is the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder? Criteria 1: Major Depressive Episode- marked by 5 or more symptoms lasting 2 or more weeks Criteria 2: No history of mania
What is Dysthymic Disorder? Symptoms are mild but chronic, depression is longer lasting but less disabling, consistent symptoms for at least 2 years
What are the genetic factors in Major Depressive Disorder? Some studies suggest that some people inherit a biological predisposition, researchers have found evidence that may be tied to specific genes
What are the biomedical factors in Major Depressive Disorder? Neurotransmitters: Serotonin and Norepinephrine, the discovery of truly effective antidepressant medications which relieved depression by increasing either serotonin or norepinephrine confirmed the NT role
What are the psychological views in Major Depressive Disorder? Psychodynamic Model: depression triggered by early loss and inadequate parenting. Behavioral Model: Depression Results from changes in rewards and punishments people receive in their lives
What are the cognitive views in Major Depressive Disorder? Negative thinking, learned helplessness
What is ECT? Electric Shock Therapy: procedure consists of targeting electrical stimulation to cause brain seizure, usual course of treatment is 6-12 sessions spaced over 2-4 weeks
What were the first antidepressant drugs? in 1950's 2 drugs found to be effective: Monoamine oxidas inhibitors (MAOIs) and Tricyclics
What are the Second Generation Antidepressant Drugs? most drugs in the group are labeled selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), act only on serotonin, not other NTs are affected
What is Lithium used for? a metallic element occuring as mineral salt, very effective in treating bipolar and manina
What percent of U.S. adults suffer from severe unipolar depression in any given year? 7%
What three main models do the most used Psychological treatments for unipolar depression? 1. Psychodynamic 2. Behavioral 3. Cognitive
What are the five main areas of functioning that may be affected in Bipolar Disorder? Emotional, motivational, behavioral, cognitive, physical
What is the diagnostic criteria for Bipolar Disorder? Criteria 1: Manic Episode- 3 or more symptoms of mania lasting one week or more Criteria 2: History of Mania
What are the two kinds of Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar I & Bipolar II
What is Bipolar I? Full manic and major depressive episodes (ex: weeks of mania followed by episode of depression), some experience mixed episodes (ex: swing from manic to depressive symptoms in one day)
What is Bipolar II? Hypnomatic episodes and major depressive episodes- mildly manic episodes alternate with major depressive episodes over the course of time.
What is Cyclothymic Disorder? A final diagnostic option: if a person experiences numerous episodes of hypomania and mild depressive symptoms for two or more years interupted by periods of normal mood, may eventually blossom into Bipolar I or II
What is the permissive theory of bipolar disorder? low serotonin may open the door to a mood disorder and permit norepinephrine activity to define the particular form the disorder will take low serotonin+ low norepinephrine= depression low serotonin + high norepinephrine= mania
What is Adjunctive Psychotherapy? When mood stabilizing drugs alone are not effective clinicians use psychotherapy as an adjunct to medication, antipsychotic medications may be prescribed too (often reduce agitation)
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