Bipolar II Flashcards
Why is there a lack of support for bipolar psychological explanations?
it is a biologically driven disorder, mania usually leads to hospitalization, multiple endpoints of bipolar make it extremely complex to control in experiments
Gray’s Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory
2 motivational systems that work inversely of each other and are responsible for coordinating behavior
What are the two systems in Grays reinforcement sensitivity theory?
Behavioral activation system, behavioral inhibition system
behavioral activation system:
behavior to attain rewards and goals
behavioral inhibition system:
avoidance behavior to avoid threats/punishment
BIS/BAS scale:
24 item self-report questionnaire
What do higher scores in BAS associate with?
higher probability of bipolar diagnosis as well as an indicator of an upcoming episode
Idea of BAS:
in people with bipolar, their BAS system is weakly regulated and highly sensitive as well as prone to extreme fluctuations
Is BAS active or inactive during mania/ depression?
active during mania, deactive during depression
Response styles theory idea:
how people respond to their mood state is indicative of the duration and severity of these mood episodes
Response styles theory-4 response or coping styles
- ruminative style
- distraction style
- risk-taking style
- problem solving style
ruminative style:
thoughts/behaviors that focus persons attention on their symptoms and the causes/consequences of those
distraction style:
thoughts/behaviors that take the individuals mind off their symptoms
risk-taking style
maladaptive distractions (usually dangerous activities)
problem-solving style
plan of action to alleviate symptoms
what does depression score high in?
rumination
what does mania score high in?
rumination, distraction and risk-taking
Manic-defense model:
mania is viewed as an unconscious defense mechanism to evade the depressive state/cognitions
what kind of approach is the manic-defense model?
psychodynamic
What is mania and depression seen as in the depression avoidance theory?
seen as one entity, a counteraction to depressive tendencies
Extensions of the cognitive styles for mdd:
individuals with mania have positive cognitive distortions/schemas about themselves
what is the diathesis of bipolar regarding cognition?
positive cognitive schemas
Barcelona approach:
21 session, group format
What are the 5 things Barcelona approach focus on?
- awareness of disorder
- medication non-adherence (patients dont take medications as described)
- importance of avoiding substance abuse
- early detection of new episodes
- lifestyle regularity (sleeping habits, circadian rhythms, diet)
prodromes:
early symptoms indicating onset of disease/illness
prodrome period:
early signs/mild symptoms that an episode is coming on