PSY BEH 102C Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Major Depressive Disorder, Parenting Styles, Imipramine

• School: UC-Irvine
• Department: Psychology and Social Behavior
• Course: PSY BEH 102C
• Professor: Reinhart

Document Summary

Arbitrary inference-overemphasize the negative aspects of a mixed situation. People normally may interpret things not as bad. Didn"t do something good and now cant do anything good. Women account for 7 out of 10 cases of major depressive disorder. Women also have higher rates of anxiety disorders. Women socialized to have stronger perception of uncontrollability. Women more sensitive to relationship disruptions( breakups, tension in friendships) A lot of awareness of emotions and states. Extent of social support is related to depression. Lack of support make lead to late onset depression. Bio, psych and social factors all influence the development of mood disorders. Exposure to stressful live events and other stressors. Specifically block reuptake of serotonin so more serotonin is available in the brain. As effective as tricyclic"s, with fewer side effects. Beer, red wine, cheese cannot be consumed; patients dislike dietary restrictions. Block reuptake of norepinephrine as well as serotonin.