Etiology of Abnormal Psychology - MDD

Question 1

Kendler et al (2006)

Answer 1

compare effects of MDD across different generations - twin study. gender difference for predisposition.

Question 2

Silberg et al (1999)

Answer 2

trajectories of depressive symptoms in boys & girls from childhood to adolescence, longitudinal

Question 3

Caspi et al (2003)

Answer 3

functional polymorphism in serotonin transporter gene (5-HTT), long & short alleles

Question 4

Beck (1967)

Answer 4

automatic, semi-conscious thoughts, negative cognitive triad.

Question 5

Alloy et al (1999)

Answer 5

negative cognitive styles predict development of depression, uni students

Question 6

Caseras et al (2007)

Answer 6

picture pairs of positive, neutral, negative scenes, eye-tracking for first looked at & duration, depressed vs non-depressed

Question 7

Hammen & Krantz (1976)

Answer 7

individuals with depression made more logical errors, read stories of women in stressful situations, provide interpretation, depressed vs non-depressed women

Question 8

Brown & Harris (1978)

Answer 8

model of depression, vulnerability factors interact with triggering stressors.

Question 9

Rosenquist, Fowler & Christakis (2011)

Answer 9

person-to-person spread of depressive symptoms, 93% more likely to be depressed if connected to a person with depression.

Question 10

NIMH (2015)

Answer 10

prevalence rates
overall 6.7%
women 8.5%
men 4.7%
varies with race