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Abnormal Psychology Exam 2
Anxiety, Mood, Dissociative & Somatoform Disorders Examination
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
11/13/2012

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What are the unipolar disorders?
Definition
These are contrasted with Bipolar. However, Unipolar Disorders are a type of depressive symptoms and no manic episodes.
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In order for a Bipolar I diagnosis to be made, what must be present?
Definition
A Full Manic Episode and Full Depressive
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In order for a Bipolar II diagnosis to be made, what must be present?
Definition
Needs Full Depressive and Hypo Manic Episode
**Bipolar III, Hypo Manic and Hypo Depressive
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What are the characteristics of the dysthymic disorder? How does it differ from the major depressive disorder?
Definition
Hypo Depressive Episode lasting 2yrs in order to be considered a dysthymic disorder. The Major depressive disorder is more extreme and dysthymic disorder is long term because it could last 2 years; Chronic.
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What is anhedonia?
Definition
The inability to experience pleasure
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What are depersonalization and Derealization?
Definition
Both a Panic Disorder
A. Depersonalization- How we experience ourselves. We feel like we disassociate from ourselves. Feeling disembodied.
B. Derealization- How we experience the world around us. “trip out” not thinking this world is real.
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What is a person likely to experience during a manic state?
Definition
Very positive, high energy, good experience, no anger over excitement, sadness, and joyfulness
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What gender differences do we see in depression?
Definition
Females are more likely to be to be diagnosed with depression. Gender Rolls are at play. Men are taught to “tuff it out” and “suck it up” while Women are encouraged otherwise.
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Which age groups are more likely to be diagnosed with depression?
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Young people tend to be more depressed. The age group would be 18-29yr olds. It decreases over time.
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What is psychomotor retardation?
Definition
Motor Systems stop because of depression. You essentially cant more. Too sad to kill yourself
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For whom is the prognosis worse in terms of depression?
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The prognosis is worse in terms of depression in people that have been depressed at an earlier time. Those are the people that are likely to become depressed again.
 Out of two people with prior depressive history. P1 was diagnosed at age 15. P2 was diagnosed in early 20’s. P1 would be more like to be depressed again.
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Who is more likely to suffer from depression in terms of race or ethnicity?
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Seen in black and White
Anglos (White) are more likely to be diagnosed with depression.
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What gender differences do we see in the bipolar disorder?
Definition
Gender differences in bipolar disorders are not seen.
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What is rapid cycling? What does it say about the prognosis?
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Rapid Cycling is a mixed episode. What you can expect from Bipolar Disorders
In a 6 month period you’ll have two episodes. Making that one cycle. 4 cycles in a year is rapid cycling.
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What are the correlates of the bipolar disorder?
Definition
There is higher prevalence in lower social economic groups.
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Who is more likely to attempt suicide?
Definition
Females 3:1, Females are more likely to attempt suicide.
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Who is more likely to die from suicide?
Definition
Males 3:1, Suicide Completion.
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What do we see as the basic cause of the bipolar disorder?
Definition
Biological factors
Example: Bipolar Men tend to have ADD
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