Module 50 Flashcards
1
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Major Depressive Disorder
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occurs when signs of depression last more than two weeks and are not caused by drugs or medical conditions.
2
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Dysthymic Disorder
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lies between blue mood and major depressive disorder. Characterized by daily depression lasting two years or more.
Blue Mood - DYSTHYMIC DISORDER - Major Depressive
3
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Bipolar Disorder
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alteration between depression and mania signals bipolar disorder.
4
Q
Biological Perspective
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Genetic influences: mood disorders run in families.
5
Q
Neurotransmitter and Depression
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Reduction of norepinephrine and serotonin has been implicated in depression.
6
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Social-Cognitive Perspective
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the social-cognitive perspective suggests that depression arises partly from self-defeating beliefs and negative explanatory styles.
