41.1 Mood Disorders -- Depression

Question 1

depressive (prolonged hopelessness and lethargy) and manic-depressive (hyperactive, widely optimistic state)

Answer 1

mood disorders

Question 2

what is a type of mood disorder?

Answer 2

bipolar disorder

Question 3

alternate b/w weeks or months of depressive or manic moods

Answer 3

bipolar disorder

Question 4

when 1. ________, subjects are often 2. _________ and hopeless, often 3. ________ negative results and finding it 4. _________ to find energy to do anything

Answer 4

1. depressive
2. lethargic
3. expecting
4. difficult

Question 5

when 1. ______, subjects are often 2. _______, 3. _______, 4. _______ and 5. ________

Answer 5

1. manic
2. confident
3. creative
4. energetic
5. focused

Question 6

who are examples of people w/ manic moods? (3)

Answer 6

1. JK Rowling
2. Mozart
3. Tom Burton

Question 7

when 5 major signs of depression are present for more than 2 weeks

Answer 7

major depressive disorder

Question 8

what are the 5 signs of major depressive disorder?

Answer 8

1. trouble regulating appetite/sleep
2. low energy
3. low self-esteem
4. difficulty concentrating/making decisions
5. feelings of hopelessness

Question 9

depression: (1. _______ are 2. _____ as likely) can be 3. _______ by major event, but it doesn’t have to

Answer 9

1. women
2. twice
3. triggered

Question 10

MDD: often 1. _____ on its own after 2. _____ or 3. ______, then 4. ______ later

Answer 10

1. fades
2. weeks
3. months
4. recurs

Question 11

1. __________ linked and 2. _____ as likely to occur in 3. _______

Answer 11

1. genetically
2. twice
3. women

Question 12

1. _____________ and 2. _________ inhibitors reuptake and disinhibitors can help

Answer 12

1. norepinephrine

2. serotonin

Question 13

what are the biological causes for depression? (2)

Answer 13

1. genes

2. the brain

Question 14

depression seems to be genetically linked and seen in identical twins

Answer 14

genes

Question 15

frontal lobes smaller in depression patients by 70%

Answer 15

the brain

Question 16

what are the socio-cognitive causes for depression? (2)

Answer 16

1. rumination

2. pessimism

Question 17

the tendency to overthink and focus on negative aspect, more common in women

Answer 17

rumination

Question 18

can lead to prolonged negative thoughts therefore feelings

Answer 18

pessimism