How Depression May Alter Visual Perception

Question 1

To someone who is depressed the world may seem ____ and _____

Answer 1

flat, monochrome (blue/gray)

Question 2

This study was OBJECTIVE because …..

Answer 2

researchers attached electrodes near subjects retina to record electrical responses.

Question 3

In comparison to normal individuals, pt with major depression w/ or w/o medication were (more/less) able to detect differences in black and white checker boards

Answer 3

LESS

Question 4

Which patients had lower electrical recordings from the retina?

Answer 4

Those who where depressed the MOST