Chapter 16 questions Flashcards
what percentage of the population suffers from a psychological disorder
26.2%
what are the most common types of disorders
anxiety disorders and mood disorders
around what age is schizophrenia diagnosed or arising
18-25
what sort of long term outcomes are expected of those with schizophrenia
one episode
several episodes with no or minimal impairment
impairment after the first episode with symptoms of anxiety or depression
impairment with no recovery
impairment increasing followed by negative symptoms
what is the concordance rate for schizophrenia
50% for identical twins 17% for fraternal twins
the genes that contribute to schizophrenia are believed to contribute to what other psychological disorder
bipolar disorder
how do people who develop schizophrenia differ with their gray matter
there is a large loss of gray matter
most medications that treat schizophrenia target what transmitter and how does it affect that neurotransmitter
they block dopamine receptor sites
what long term affects are expected with MDD
chronic and unremitting
the genes in MDD affect which hormones and what rhythyms
those involved in serotonin reuptake and circadian rhythms
how does MDD affect one’s sleeping patterns
lots of time in the awake and REM sleep period rarely stage 3 and 4
what is the cortisol level of someone with MDD
high cortisol level
antidepressant medications influence neurogenesis in what part of the brain
the hippocampus
what are the odds of complete recovery
65-70%
concordance rate for bipolar disorder
85%
