Mood Disorders Flashcards
(55 cards)
The majority of depressions occurs….
Without episodes of mania
Between 5 and 10 % of mood disorders Involve…..
both poles of mood
Manic episodes without some history of depression are…..
Very uncommon
The cycle between depressive episodes and manic episodes is swift with…..
only a brief return to normality in between
People experiencing manic episodes behave in a way that …. to be the opposite of depressions
appears on the surface
An individual …. have all four sets of symptoms to be diagnosed as depressed
need not
…….. are the most salient Emotional symptoms in depression
Sadness and dejection
Equally pervasive in depression is the loss of….
gratification or pleasure in life
The depressed person gradually loses interest in…..
hobbies, recreation and family activities
Most depressed patients report that they….
no longer derive gratification from what had been major interests in life
The cognitive symptoms consist primarily of…..
negative thoughts
Motivation is at….. in depression
Low ebb
The depressed person tends to be ….. and has difficulty ……
Passive - initiating activities
Depressed person’s thoughts are focused …. rather than …..
Inward - toward external events
Depression can be a …… disorder
debilitating
Severe depressions can also be …….
Long-lasting
Most depressions can be Successfully treated with either …..
drugs or psychotherapy
Manic behavior has a …. and often expresses ….. more than it does elation
driven quality - hostility
People experiencing severe manic episodes behave somewhat like the popular concept of a ……
Raving maniac
Usually a depressive episode ….. once a person experienced a manic episode
will occur eventually
Bipolar disorders are relatively …..
uncommon
Bipolar disorders appears to be …..
equally common in men and women
Manic depression differs from other mood disorders in that it …..
tends to occur at an earlier age
Manic depression is more likely to run in ….
families