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Major depression is a disorder characterized by ____ and ____ in normally pleasurable activities
severe low mood and lack of interest
Is depression heritable?
yes
A person jumps from being extremely productive and outgoing to a hermit in one day. This person likely struggles from...
bipolar disorder
What hormone is overactive in a schizophrenic brain?
dopamine
What are delusions (false beliefs)?
hallucinations
Treatment for depression often includes drugs that increase supplies of the neurotransmitters
norepinephrine; serotonin
What classifies serveral major depressive disorders?
DSM-5
Studies examining the genetic predisposition of some people to depression have focused on the neurotransmitter ___________.
seratonin
What are some risk factors of schizophrenia?
Low birth weight; maternal diabetes; older paternal age; oxygen deprivation during delivery, Midpregnancy virus infection and fetal brain development, genetics is the big one
A person presents with enduring, long episodes of delusions, hallucinations, and incoherence of speech that started in their 20s . This person likely has what disorder?
chronic schizophrenia
Anna is embarrassed that it takes her several minutes to parallel park her car. She usually gets out of the car once or twice to inspect her distance both from the curb and from the nearby cars. Should she worry about having a psychological disorder?
NO because her condition does not affect her profoundly in anyway
Women have a ____ chance as men to develop bipolar disorder
the same
The "gender gap" in depression refers to the finding that _______________ (men's/women's) risk of depression is nearly double that of _______________ (men's/women's).
women's, men's
Disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and/or diminished, inappropriate emotional expression
Schizophrenia
What are the signs of schizophrenia?
disturbed perceptions and beliefs, disorganized speech, and diminished and inappropriate emotions
People that eat a ___-____ diet are less likely to suffer from depression
heart healthy
Tyler just lost his dog and believes that his world will NEVER be the same. 3 weeks have past and the feeling has not gone away. Does this person have a psychological disorder, and if so, which one?
yes major depressive disorder
If you chose a ___ route in a stressful situation, you will likely successfully cope.
temporary
An identical twin ___ chance of getting diagnoses with schizophrenia, while fraternal twins have a ___ chance.
50%, 10%
What part(s) of the brain has low brain activity in schizophrenics?
frontal lobe, thalamus, and amygdala
Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of ___ which include symptoms of ___ and ___
mania; impulsivity; agitation
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is the number one reason mental heath services are sought?
major depressive disorder
Two major disorders that are found worldwide are schizophrenia and _____.
depression
Group of disorders marked by irrational ideas, distorted perceptions, and a loss of contact with reality
Psychotic disorders
A person presents with a sudden onset of delusions, disorganized thinking, and hallucinations. This person likely has what disorder?
acute schizophrenia