Chapter 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Mental illness results ?
A
The combination of biological predisposition and experiences
2
Q
Major depression symptoms
A
Little energy Worthlessness Suicidal Hopelessness difficulty sleeping
Decreased activity in left prefrontal cortex
Increase activity in right prefrontal cortex
3
Q
Categories of antidepressant drugs
A
Tricyclics
SSRI
MAOI’s
Atypical antidepressant
4
Q
Tricyclics
A
Block transporter proteins that reabsorbe serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine into the presynaptic neuron after release
5
Q
Unipolar disorder
A
Alternating states of normality and depression
6
Q
Positive symptoms
Two symptoms of schizophrenia
A
Behaviors that are present that should be absent
Psychotic
Disorganized
