PSYC 306 Exam #2
8 Cards in this Set
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Mood Disorders
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involve disabling disturbances in emotion
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DSM 5: 3 types of mood disorders
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- only depressive symptoms
- manic symptoms (bipolar disorders)
- suicide
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Symptoms of Depression
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-profound sadness and inability to experience pleasure
-focus on flaws and deficits
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Physical symptoms of Depression
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fatigue and low energy as well as aches and pains
- might find it hard to sleep, disinterest in sex
- social withdrawal is common
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psychomotor retardation
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thoughts and movements slow during depression
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psychomotor agitation
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pacing, fidget, and wring their hands while being depressed
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Major Depressive Disorder
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requires 5 depressive symptoms to be present for at least 2 weeks
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Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder
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depressed mood, loss of interest and pleasure, changes in sleep, appetite, concentration or decision making, feelings of worthlessness, suicidality, or psychomotor agitation or retardation
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