Chapter 6

Question 1

How are bipolar and depression experiences markedly different?

Answer 1

They have different etiologies, separate sections in the DSM-5

Question 2

What are some emotional symptoms of depression?

Answer 2

Sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or low self esteem. Limited enthusiasm for things that previously brought joy or pleasure. Irritable, anxious, worried

Question 3

What are the cognitive symptoms of depression?

Answer 3

Rumination, inability to concentrate, remember things, or make decisions and thoughts of suicide

Question 4

What are the behavioral symptoms of depression?

Answer 4

Fatigue, social withdrawal, crying for no reason/excessively and possible agitation and restlessness

Question 5

What are the physiological symptoms of depression?

Answer 5

Appetite and weight changes, sleep disturbance, unexplained aches and pains, aversion to sexual activity/reduced interest or arousal

Question 6

Hypomania

Answer 6

Increased levels of activity or energy, impulsivity or risk taking, and may talk excessively

Question 7

Mania

Answer 7

Even more pronounced mood change than hypomania, variety of behaviors from euphoria to extreme irritability, marked impairment in social or occupational functioning, and loss of contact with reality

Question 8

Elevated Mood

Answer 8

Exaggerated feelings of energy and wellbeing

Question 9

Expansed Mood

Answer 9

Sense of Self Importance

Question 10

Psychosis

Answer 10

A condition involving a loss of contact or distorted view of reality

Question 11

Pressured Speech

Answer 11

Rapid, frenzied communication

Question 12

Flight of ideas

Answer 12

Rapidly changing or disjointed thoughts

Question 13

Physiological symptoms of Mania

Answer 13

Decreased need for sleep, high levels of physiological arousal, increased libido, weight loss