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psych module 43
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are psychological disorders that are characterized by emotional extreme? | mood disorders |
| what is the mood disorder where someone experiences 2 or more weeks of depressed moods? | major depressive disorder |
| what is the group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking? | schizophrenia |
| what are 3 common symptoms of schizophrenia? | delusion, hallucination, disorganized traits |
| what neurotransmitter seems to be linked to schizophrenia? | dopamine |
| is there is a high correlation between genetics and schizophrenia? | yes |
| what is the mood disorder where person alternates between hopelessness and lethargy of depression+ overexcitement? | bipolar disorder |
| what is a manic episode marked by a hyperactive wildly optimistic state? | mania |
| when people experience mania episodes, do they need lots of sleep? what happens when they get little sleep? | no, they become worn down |
| what type of boundaries do people experiencing mania have? | intrusive boundaries |
| in suicidal people, what 2 alternatives do they seek? | a total solution or total cessation |
| what goal do suicidal people have? | stop the awareness of a painful existence |
| is suicide the act of hostility or revenge? | neither |