Categories of MDs
Name another mood disorder besides depression.
Bipolar disorder
Is GABA an inhibitory or excitatory neurotransmitter?
inhibitory!
What is the prefrontal cortex responsible for?
Decision-making, impulse control, emotional regulation
Give an example of a positive symptom
hallucinations, delusions, etc
Did Elyn Saks (the own in study) have schizophrenia, schizotypal, or schizoaffective disorder?
schizophrenia
Are Depression and Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in the same category?
no! one is a mood disorder and the other is an anxiety disorder
Underactivity of this neurotransmitter is linked to Parkinson's disease.
dopamine
Name 2 functions of the Basal Ganglia.
Motor control and reward processing
Hyperactive Dopamine Signaling causing hallucinations and delusions is associated with...?
schizophrenia
As noted specifically in the chapter, did Elyn experience positive or negative symptoms with her schizophrenia?
positive symptoms
Name the 3 neurodegenerative disorders
Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease
What is the difference between dopamine and serotonin?
Dopamine, also known as the “feel-good” hormone, is associated with the brain's reward system and produces pleasant sensations. Serotonin can help increase happiness by alleviating depression and anxiety.
Weakened Prefrontal Cortex Control is associated with what MDs?
Poor impulse control in ADHD and bipolar disorder
Name one non-experimental treatment for schizophrenia.
Antipsychotic meds.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Social and Vocational Support
What treatment methods did she use? What method did she attribute most credit for helping her with her mental disorder?
emotional support: supportive work environment and loving relationships
What disorders make up the Neurodevelopmental category of MDs?
Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
What does NMDA stand for? And what is it?
N-methyl-D-aspartate, a glutamate receptor
Heightened amygdala activity is associated with what disorders?
in PTSD and anxiety disorders
What is the difference between schizotypal and schizoaffective disorder?
Schizotypal is a lifelong personality pattern with eccentric behavior and mild cognitive distortions but no full psychotic breaks.
Schizoaffective is a severe mental illness with psychotic episodes and mood disturbances that fluctuate over time.
What did the neuroimaging finings reveal about her brain?
Structural abnormalities in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, along with disrupted neural communication