Chapter 3 (Segment 2) Flashcards
Are disorders characterized by extreme and unwanted disturbances in feeling or mood.
MOOD DISORDERS
Mood disorders is otherwise known as?
AFFECTIVE DISORDER
These are major disturbances in one’s condition or emotion, such as depression and mania.
MOOD DISORDERS
Bipolar disorder is formerly known as?
MANIC DEPRESSION
There are swings in mood from elation (extreme happiness) to depression (extreme sadness) with no discernible external cause.
BIPOLAR DISORDER
In this phase of disorder, the patient may show excessive, unwarranted excitement or silliness, carrying jokes too far.
MANIC PHASE
They may also show poor judgment and recklessness and may be argumentative.
MANIC PHASE
In this phase the patient often sleep more than usual and are lethargic.
DEPRESSIVE EPISODE
During this episode, a patient may also show irritability and withdrawal.
DEPRESSIVE EPISODE