Affective Disorders

Question 1

List the 3 spheres in which depressive illness can occur?

Answer 1

Psychological
Physical
Social

Question 2

List 2 psychological symptoms of depression

Answer 2

Change in mood

Change in thought content

Question 3

List 2 physical symptoms of depression

Answer 3

Change in bodily function (energy, sleep, appetite, libido, constipation, pain)
Change in psychomotor functioning (agitation, retardation)

Question 4

List social effects of depression

Answer 4

Loss of interests
Irritability
Apathy
Withdrawal
Loss of concentration

Question 5

What is stupor?

Answer 5

A state of extreme retardation in which consciousness is intact

Question 6

What is anhedonia?

Answer 6

Loss of ability to derive pleasure from experience

Question 7

List 3 classes of treatment for depression

Answer 7

Antidepressants (pharmacological)
Psychological treatment
Physical treatment

Question 8

What is mania?

Answer 8

A pathological, inappropriately elevated mood

Question 9

Is there a genetic component to bipolar disorder?

Answer 9

Yes