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Mood disorders

Chapter 7: Mood Disorders

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Mood Disorders Depressive Disorders Depressive Episodes Irritable vs. depressed mood Vegetative symptoms Endogenous symptoms Dysthymia Psychotic symptoms Double Depression Bipolar Disorders Manic episode Cyclothymia Who commits suicide? More females attempt, more males succeed. White Americans and Native Americans more likely Increased risk in elderly Etiology Psychological theories Cognitive perspective Seligman?s theory Beck?s theory Limitations ? similar, reality? Behavioral perspective Family factors Depressed parents, depressed children Stressful events (chronic, uncontrollable, beyond coping skills) Biological Factors Genetic factors MDD and dysthymia ? genetic factors account for 50%+ of variance

Abnormal Psychology Disorders and Therapies

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Abnormal Psychology Disorders, Therapies, & Treatments Disorders Anxiety Disorders Psychological Disorder Symptoms/Criteria/Characteristics Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) As its name implies, GAD is evidenced by general feelings of anxiety such as mild heart palpitations, dizziness, and excessive worry. The symptoms are difficult to control for the individual and are not related to a specific event (such as in PTSD) and are not as severe as those found with Panic Disorder. Panic Attack/Panic Disorder Panic Disorder is characterized by sudden attacks of intense fear or anxiety, usually associated with numerous physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, rapid breathing or shortness of breath, blurred vision, dizziness,

Psychology: Disorders Help Sheets

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Anxiety disorders are a class of disorders marked by feelings of excessive apprehension and anxiety. There are ?ve principal types of anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety disorder, phobic disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. They are not mutually exclusive.
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