Biological Basis of Psych Disorders

Question 1

Schizophrenia (bio basis) (4)

Answer 1

genetic factors
birth trauma
marijuana use
family history

Question 2

Depression (bio basis)

Answer 2

increase in glucocorticoids

Decrease in norepi, serotonin, dopamine

Question 3

Bipolar Disorders (bio basis)

Answer 3

increase in norepi and serotonin

also heritable

Question 4

Alzheimer’s (bio basis) (4)

Answer 4

Genetic factors
brain atrophy
decrease in acetylcholine
senile plaques of beta-amyloid

Question 5

Parkinson’s (bio basis)

Answer 5

Bradykinesia
resting tremor
pill-rolling tremor
masklike faces
cogwheel rigidity
shuffling gait

decrease in dopamine