Psychological problems-how would psychological problems affect you?

Question 1

What is Unipolar depression?

Answer 1

A mood disorder which is seen as a constant disturbance to mood, whereas bipolar disorder involves fluctuations between moods of manic depression (very low mood swings) and mania (very high mood swings).

Question 2

What is meant by the term ‘addiction’?

Answer 2

A physical or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, such as; drugs, alcohol and sex.

Question 3

What is the difference between unipolar and bipolar depression?

Answer 3

Unipolar depression is a constant mood disorder, whereas bipolar disorder involves fluctuations between high and low moods.

Question 4

What is a Major depressive episode (MDE)?

Answer 4

It is defined as a period of at least two weeks of low mood that is present in most situations. Symptoms include low self-esteem, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities and problems with sleep, energy and concentration.

Question 5

According to the proportion of 15/16-year-olds, which group feels more anxious or depressed- boys or girls?

Answer 5

Girls

Question 6

What does the term ‘prevalence’ mean?

Answer 6

How widespread or common something is.

Question 7

The release of which hormone can cause blood clots and a possible heart attack?

Answer 7

Adrenaline

Question 8

What are monozygotic twins?

Answer 8

they are split form one egg and one sperm after fertilization.

Question 9

What are Dizygotic twins?

Answer 9

They are from two different eggs and two different sperms.

Question 10

What is the concordance rate?

Answer 10

The likelihood that, if one twin has a certain trait, the other twin will also have the same trait.

Question 11

Genes known to be involved in the production of serotonin are located near which chromosome?

Answer 11

Chromosome 11

Question 12

What is cognitive triad?

Answer 12

It includes three areas where there are negative automatic thoughts.

Question 13

What are cognitive errors?

Answer 13

Where an individual gives selective attention to the negative side of a situation, always ignoring the positive aspects.

Question 14

What is meant by the term ‘dysfunctional behavior’?

Answer 14

Abnormal behavior which deviates from what is expected in society.

Question 15

What are neurotransmitters?

Answer 15

They are chemical messengers within the brain that allow the communication between nerve cells.

Question 16

What is serotonin?

Answer 16

A neurotransmitter involved in the transmission of nerve impulses.

Question 17

What is the link between serotonin, noradrenaline and depression?

Answer 17

Low levels of serotonin produce low levels of noradrenaline and low levels of noradrenaline cause depression.

Question 18

What are antidepressants?

Answer 18

They usually work by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, since some of the symptoms of depression come about due to low levels of serotonin.

Question 19

What is noradrenaline?

Answer 19

A neurotransmitter needed for alertness, energy and attention to life.

Question 20

What are monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)?

Answer 20

They prevent the action of monoamine oxidase so result in higher levels of serotonin and noradrenaline activity leads to reduction in depressive symptoms.