PSY 470 Topic 3
DQ 1: Compare the symptoms and treatments of unipolar depression and bipolar
depression. Why could nonmedication treatments be more effective for unipolar
depression than bipolar depression?
Answer:
Individuals with unipolar depression are sad and often feel overwhelmed for long
periods of time. Unipolar depression can last up to six months, and not many
individuals get help for it (Comer & Comer, 2021). There are different times when
unipolar depression begins and stops.
PSY 470 Topic 3
DQ 2: Discuss the origins of somatic disorders. What are some of the causes?
Name at least two approaches to treatment.
Answer:
Somatic symptom disorder is diagnosed when a person is very focused on their
physical symptoms, like pain, weakness, or shortness of breath, to the point where
they cause a lot of distress and/or have trouble functioning.
DQ 1: Compare the symptoms and treatments of unipolar depression and bipolar
depression. Why could nonmedication treatments be more effective for unipolar
depression than bipolar depression?
Answer:
Individuals with unipolar depression are sad and often feel overwhelmed for long
periods of time. Unipolar depression can last up to six months, and not many
individuals get help for it (Comer & Comer, 2021). There are different times when
unipolar depression begins and stops.
PSY 470 Topic 3
DQ 2: Discuss the origins of somatic disorders. What are some of the causes?
Name at least two approaches to treatment.
Answer:
Somatic symptom disorder is diagnosed when a person is very focused on their
physical symptoms, like pain, weakness, or shortness of breath, to the point where
they cause a lot of distress and/or have trouble functioning.
