exam 3 chapter 7 psychopatholog Flashcards
mood
our emotional state of mind or how we frame things
Mood changes in depressive or bipolar disorders 4
1 Affect a persons, daily life, 2 continues for months, 3 often occur for no reason, 4 reactions are extreme comparing to what is currently happening.
depression
intense feelings of sadness and worthlessness leads to withdrawal from others, changes in emotional reactions, thinking, behavior and physical well-being
rumination
continuous overthinking of past events, often occurs during depressive episodes.
Depressive and bipolar affects what MCBP
mood, cognition, behavior and physiological
physiological changes in depression
gain or loss of weight, sleep disturbance and unexplained aches and pain. reduced sexual activity
What is the difference between hypomania and expansive move?
Hypomania is a milder form of mania, increases activity with goals in mind. Expansive act impulsive and act extremely overconfident
Mania
Changes of emotions from excitement to irritability impairs social functioning
Differences between mania and hypomia
hypo mania is less severe and noticeable change in moods. Mania is very noticeable and impacts daily functioning can include episodes of psychosis
psychosis
loss of contact with reality and have distorted view of reality
symptomps of mania and hypo mania 7
1 emotional ability unstable and rapidly changing moods. 2 grandiosity over inflated ego, or belief that they are special.3 pressured speech rapid loud and difficult to understand 4 flight of ideas rapidly change ideas, distracted easily and incoherent thoughts 5 impuslive inapporriate behaviors 6 lack of sleep without feeling tired, and 7 increased arousal
Major depressive episode
2 time week period where a person has depressive symptoms that impairs functioning for 2 weeks
what are the change of functions for MDE
1 depressed mood, feelings of sadness, or emptiness 2 loss of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyed activities. Must experience one of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks for nearly every day
The symptoms of MDE 7 symptoms
Must experience 4 of these for 2 weeks, 1 significant weight loss or gain increases or decreases on appetitite. 2 persistent changes in sleep patterns, 3 observable restlessness or slowing down 4 persistent fatigue or loss of energy, 5 feelings of guilt or worthlessness 6 difficulty in decision making or concentration, 7suicidal behaviors or recurrent thoughts of death
persistent depressive disorder or dysthymia
feelings of MDE over two year time period with no more than 2 months symptom
Low levels of of these neurotransmitters associated with depression SND
serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine
circadian rhythm
an internal clock or daily cycle of internal biological rhythms that influence various bodily processes such as temperature and sleep wake cycles
co-rumination
consistently discussing negative outcomes or feelings with others
learned helplessness
a belief that you can not change an outcome you give up quickly
Positive vs negative attributional style
positive people look at situations externally, specfic situations, and situations as unstable, while negative people, look internally, specific and globally at situations
self-contempt bias
people tend to blame themselves more rather others
what are the four different types of therapy for depression
1 behavioral activation therapy, 2 interpersonal, psychotherapy, 3 cognitive behavioral therapy, 4 mindfulsness based cognitive therapy
behavioral activation therapy
Focus is on increasing participation in enjoyable social events. Helps improve social skills, facilitating social interactions.
interpersonal psychotherapy
therapy that works on improving current and present relationship by improving communication, increasing social skills, identify role conflicts.
