PSY MODULE 42 MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER AND BIPOLAR DISORDERS

The brain of a person who suffers from depression tends to have low levels of _____.

serotonin

Jill suffers from depression. However, she tends to be depressed in the fall or winter but not during the spring and summer months. This is called:

a seasonal pattern.

Eeyore, a character in the Winnie the Pooh series by A. A. Milne, speaks slowly, has a pessimistic view, and often doesn't wish to participate in social activities. These behaviors suggest that the character suffers from:

depression

For the past four weeks, 20-year-old Odessa has been feeling lethargic and worthless. Her friends are worried because she no longer shows interest in her normal social activities. It is very likely that Odessa is suffering from:

major depressive disorders

Amanda blames herself for her recent job loss. Her therapist suggests that she is depressed because she blames herself rather than the slumping economy. Her therapist's suggestion BEST illustrates:

the social-cognitive perspective.

The police brought Erika to the emergency room after she was seen running down the street in her underwear yelling that she "has the power!" Erika was also spending large amounts of money across town and was rude and reckless over the last five days. In the emergency room, Erika would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions. Erika may be suffering from _____ disorder.

bipolar

Karl is a prolific painter. However, he is also prone to periods of hopelessness and depression, which are followed by periods of hyperactivity. It is very likely that Karl is suffering from:

bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder strikes more often among those who rely on _____ and vivid imagery.

emotional expression

Studies of people suffering from major depressive disorder have found that the depressive episode typically:

ends with or without treatment.

Bipolar disorder is much _____ common than major depressive disorder, but it is often _____ dysfunctional.

less; more

Elaine feels that her life is empty. Over the last few months, she has lost interest in her career and hobbies, and she wonders if she would be better off dead. She is MOST likely suffering from:

major depressive disorder.