Mood Disorders

Bipolar disorder

100

What is bipolar disorder 

a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood

200

what is manic episode 

a mood disorder where the person gets high, extremely active, talkative and easily distracted.

300

close relatives of people with bipolar disorders are ___ likely to develop depression or bipolar disorder  

more

400

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder where both ____ and _____ exists 

manic, depression 

500

a specific variation on the ___ chromosome appears to increase an individuals susceptibility to bipolar disorder by influencing the balance of certain ______ 

22, neurotransmitters 

Depressive disorder

100

what is depression 

a mental disorder characterized by low moods, low interest, and low pleasure 

200

a period of intense sadness, depressed mood, or lost of interest is ____

an episode 

300

list 3 symptoms of depressive disorder 

- feel that they fail at life 

- internal blame 

- lost interest in things they enjoy 

- insomnia 

400

________ has a weaker biological component than ________  

depression, bipolar disorder  

500

list two reasons how persistent depressive disorder is different from major depressive disorder  

- symptoms are less severe 

- present most days 

- persist for at least two years 

True/False

100

depression happens 2-3x more in men 

false 

200

manic depression disorder is also called bipolar disorder 

true 

300

women have a higher rate of death in suicide 

false 

400

research shows that diathesis leaves people more vulnerable to certain bacteria and causes mood disorders due to malfunction of neurotransmitters 

false 

Correct answer: research shows that diathesis leaves people more vulnerable to certain stress hormones  

500

mood disorder = feelings of depression --> depressive disorder --> major depressive disorder --> persistent depressive disorder 

false 

correct answer: mood disorder = feelings of depression --> depressive disorder --> major depressive disorder / persistent depressive disorder 

Stuff

100

suicide rate is ___ in the US than other countries 

lower

200

suicide is the ___th leading cause of death 

11th

300

adolescence make up __% of all suicide rates 

12%

400

how can twins be used to explain genetic factors in depression 

if one twin is clinically depressed than the other would most likely be depressed 

500

Bob is planing on a suicide and his friend Jack finds out about his plans. Jack wants to help but he doesn't remember the hotline for suicide, can you help him (what is the hotline ?)

988

Symptoms

100

insomnia is a symptom of 

depressive disorder 

200

______ comes along with moods of unrealistically high spirits followed by moderate depression 

bipolar disorder 

300

people suffering this disorder could get a grandiose 

manic disorder

400

disruption in a sleep walk cycle is a symptom of 

bipolar disorder 

500

Lately Bob finds himself very stressed and sad due to his low midterm grades reminding him of a failed test in 5th grade. This is an example of ...

when a new situation similar to one where a self concept was developed in appears than the same feelings would be lured out and resulting in depression