Psychological problems Flashcards
What is depression?
A mood disorder causing periods of feeling sad and lacking motivation to do everyday activities
What are the symptoms of depression?
Low mood
Lack of energy
Constant sadness
What are the 3 levels of depression?
Mild
Moderate
Severe
What is the diathesis stress model?
The idea that if someone has the gene for a certain condition, something will need to happen for it to be triggered
Describe Caspi et al
Longitudinal study
847 participants
short 5H-TT gene makes depression more likely
Self reported data
Describe Young et al
114 participants
questionnaire before, during and 6 months after
Self report
Online
CBT found to be very effective
What are the treatments for depression?
CBT
Drugs
What are the 2 stages of CBT when treating addiction?
Functional analysis-looks at addicts behaviour and triggers
Skills training- skills learn to prevent engagement with addiction
What is determinism?
Our actions come from what we are born with, certain things are inevitable
What is free will?
We can choose what types of behaviour we want to show and we have control over our experiences
What is informed consent?
Participants must agree and know what is happening in the study
What are key ethics for studies?
Informed consent
No deception
Confidentiality
Right to withdraw
Protection of participants
What is monozygotic and dizygotic twins?
Monozygotic are identical
Dizygotic are non identical
