PSY340H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Melancholic Depression, Hypomania, Cyclothymia
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Demographics don"t take into account underlying variables. Dentists or no dentist, there is still a higher risk of suicide: almost all dentists belong to a certain subgroup or belief group that may transcend beyond the profession itself. Elevated suicide risks in the general population. Rationale between this interview is that there is a constructive way of asking questions. There are certain questions that may be demotivating and can disengage you: ex: a mother asking did you quit smoking yet? . This interview allows people to take ownership of their own interviewing. Afterwards, you weigh the disadvantages and benefits of the issue- avoid bias. Initially, you get someone to express opinion on a certain issue: raise awareness that both sides of the issue are taken into consideration, help reflect and organize thoughts. Then you gradually lead person towards change- set targets: allow person to come up with ideas and suggestions. 2 long answer questions : an hour for each question.
