4-Lecture Notes 3
Psychology 202 with Henriques at University of Wisconsin - Madison
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By: Alissa MacGibbon
Textbook:
Introducing Psychology
Created: 2011-12-19
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list the symptoms of major depression
- depressed mood
- loss of interest
- disturbances in eating, sleep, weight, concentration
- feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, death and suicide
is major depression more common now than in the past?
yes, 10 times more common than 50 years ago
what percent of the population has major depression?
18%
what percent of men have major depression?
12.7%
what percent of women have major depression?
21.3%
how long does typical treatment for major depression last?
6-9 months
what percentage of patients with major depression will have recurrence?
50-60%
what percentage of people with major depression will never receive treatment?
80*
what percent of people with major depression commit suicide?
15%
how is Seasonal Affective Disorder treated?
with bright light
what is the phase shift hypothesis?
melatonin levels increase at end of day so you feel tired, and decrease when you wake up
bipolar disorder
characterized by periods of mania altering with depression
mania
- elevated, expansive, or irritable mood
- hyperactivity, decreased need for sleep, grandiosity
- racing thoughts, pressured speech, reckless behavior
how long does mania last?
from a couple days to a couple weeks
what percentage of people with bipolar disorder will have recurrence?
89%
approximately how many suicide attempts are there in the US each year?
200,000-600,000 (estimate)
how many completed suicides are there in the US each year?
33,000
do women or men make more attempts at suicide?
women
do women or men have more completions of suicides?
men
does alcohol have a significant role in suicides?
yes, approx 1/4 of people who complete suicides are legally intoxicated and 70% will have alcohol prior to a suicide
what neurotransmitters are associated with depression?
low serotonin and low NE (norepinephrine)
what neurotransmitters are associated with mania?
low serotonin and high NE (norepinephrine)
according to Henriques and Davidson, decreased activity in which region of the brain is associated with depression?
left frontal
what were MAOIs originally used to treat?
tuberculosis
what do MAOIs do?
deactivates monoamines; its an antidepressant
what neurotransmitter do tricyclics do?
block reuptake into synaptic neuron--antidepressant
what do SSRIs do?
antidepressant that blocks reuptake of serotonin
increased activity in what area of the brain correlates with improved mood?
left frontal activity
what is the psychodynamic explanation of depression?
depression is anger turned inward
rational emotive therapy
Albert Ellis--A,B,C model
- Activating event, beliefs, consequences cause depression
what are the incident rates for GAD in men and women?
3.1% men, 6.6% women
T/F genetics play a role in GAD
true
panic disorder
frequent episodes of intense anxiety
what percent of men and women have panic disorder?
2% males, 5% females
what is the cognitive explanation for panic disorders?
misattribution of bodily senses--Individuals that panic are making the wrong explanation for why they are feeling bodily arousal
phobic disorder
irrational fears to specific objects or situations
what is the evolutionary explanation to simple phobias?
we are biologically prepared to be afraid of certain objects
what is the psychodynamic explanation to simple phobias?
we are afraid of being castrated and put that fear on other objects
what is the behavioral explanation to simple phobias?
there is a learned association between object and fear
agoraphobia
fear of being out in public
OCD
persistant thoughts or actions
what are the two types of anorexia nervosa?
binge & restricting
what are the two types of bulimia nervosa?
purging & non-purging
what is the deadliest psychological disorder?
anorexia nervosa
what are the (3) different hypotheses on biological causes of anorexia nervosa?
- hypothalamus (involved in controlling eating behavior)
- CCK (satiety hormone)--too much of hormone in body
- genetics--runs in family
what are the hypotheses on psychological causes of anorexia nervosa?
- people trying too hard to live up to standards
- don't want to mature into adulthood
- consequence of sexual abuse or trauma
- family dynamics
what is the evolutionary explanation to the cause of anorexia nervosa?
being able to continue to be active while you're starving conveys evolutionary advantage
what is the difference between bulimia nervosa and purging anorexia nervosa?
individual with bulimia nervosa is normal weight or near normal weight
bulimia nervosa
binge eating and counteracting by either purging or compensating (restricting food or excessive exercise) afterwards
what are hypotheses for biological causes of bulimia nervosa? (3)
- genetics
- CCK (satiety hormone)--people may lack
- 5-HT (serotonin) (involved in mood disorders)--low levels may be associated with impulsive behavior
what is the psychological hypotheses to bulimia nervosa?
people are involved in activities where weight matters
what is the most effective treatment for depression?
cognitive therapy
what is the best treatment for anxiety disorder?
behavioral
About this deck
By: Alissa MacGibbon
Textbook: Introducing Psychology
Created: 2011-12-19
Size: 55 flashcards
Views: 11
Textbook:
Introducing PsychologyCreated: 2011-12-19
Size: 55 flashcards
Views: 11
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