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1.6 Clinical Psychology Problem 2 Summary
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A good summary of problem 2 of the clinical psychology block (normal or abnormal) on mood disorders, namely depressive and bipolar disorders.
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1.
Depressive disorders present a depressive mood, meantime bipolar disorders have both depressive episodes and...
Answer: manic episodes
2.
the term for a loss of interest in activities a person once found enjoyable
Answer: anhedonia
3.
a negative feedback loop in depression consists of negative views of...
Answer: the self and the world
4.
3 things change behaviourally during depression
Answer: sleep, appetite, physical activity
5.
what must characterise a person\'s depressive mood to be diagnosed with a depressive disorder?
Answer: it must be disproportionate to any cause
6.
For how long must a person have depressive symptoms to be diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
Answer: at least 2 weeks
7.
For how long must a person have depressive symptoms to be diagnosed with Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)?
Answer: at least 2 years
8.
What is the subtype of depression by which a person experiences a depressive mood from fewer daylight hours?
Answer: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
9.
At what ages is there a high rate of depressive disorder diagnoses?
Answer: 18-29 and 85
10.
what is the female:male ratio for depressive disorders?
Answer: 2:1
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