Psychology 1000 Study Guide - Clifford Whittingham Beers, Bipolar Disorder, Phobia

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Dr.Mike

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Depression & mania [what are the symptoms of major depression?] Causes of mood disorders [how do various perspectives explain depression?] Symptoms of schizophrenia [what are the symptoms of schizophrenia?] Random question: prior to the dsm, the distinction between a neurosis and a psychosis was based on problems of Hard to look at, because people with personality disorders almost seem normal . Disturbance in mood (affect) rather than thought. Patient experiences only the despair of depression (the low"s) 10% of men, 20-25% of women suffer from major depression. Patient swings from one extreme to the other (1%) About 10 episodes of each state during life. Rapid cycler (20%)they have 4 or more swings per year. If untreated, each phase can last monthsbut it can be treatable. They feel good about themselves, mental high gear. They"ll jump from one thing to another. Unable to sit still, can"t stop talking, can"t stop moving.