Psychopathology

Question 1

Theories of depression

What is the Monoamine theory?

Answer 1

Monoamine= Neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline. Reduction in amount in these neurotrnsmitters

Question 2

Theories of depression

What is the Neuroendocrine regulation?

Answer 2

Increase in cortisol levels (stress hormone) results in reduced receptor sensitivity and overproduction of cortisol- results in reduced cytokine action in the brain resulting in less repair of neurone damage

Question 3

Theories of depression

Whats the Cognitive therory?

Answer 3

Negative trend in thinking results in increased likelihood of developing and aining depression.