Chapter 11 Flashcards
Depression
type of mood disturbances [altered mood]
mood disturbance
disorders that influence mood regulation beyond the usual variations between sadness and happiness/excitement
4 major depression disorders
depressive disorder
bipolar disorder
dysthymia
cyclothymia
Depressive Disorder
depressive mood, loss of interest or pleasure are primary symptoms
-not caused by drugs or thyroid problems
Bipolar Disorder
1+ episodes of mania or mixed episodes of mania and depression
euphoria to irritability
decreased need for sleep
easily distracted, racing thoughts
Dysthymia
chronic form of depression
five or less persistent symptoms
can lead to major depression,
more common in women than men
Cyclothymia
manic and depressive states, but of insufficient intensity/duration to diagnose as bipolar or major depressive
characteristics of depression
feelings of sadness/elation feelings of guilt/worthlessness disturbed appetite disturbed sleep lack of energy difficulty concentrating loss of interest memory problems thoughts of suicide hallucinations
difference in symptoms between clinical and nonclinical depression
clinical - long lasting
mild to moderate depression: can concentrate, can’t sleep, change in appetite, fatigue, loss of energy
causes of depression
physiological
psychological
stressful events
varies according to each person
monoamine hypothesis
recommendations for exercise programs for the clinically depressed
aerobic (50-85% of max HR) or resistance (80% of 1 RM)
last at least 10 weeks
3-5x per week
30-60 minute sessions
anthropological hypothesis
vigorous forms of activity are no longer necessary for our survival, but we are genetically designed to be physically active
endorphin hypothesis
exercise releases endorphins, which makes us feel better
monoamine hypothesis
exercise alters brain neurotransmitter production (increases)
neurogenesis hypotheses
synthesis of new neurons in the brain,
