PSY100H1 Lecture Notes - Haloperidol, Virtual Reality, Chlorpromazine
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Manic depression is now known as bipolar disorder. It is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania. What a manic episode is is the exact opposite of depression. Moods are elevated, you have grandiose thoughts, there"s increased activity, diminished need for sleep grandiose ideas, racing thoughts, and extreme distractibility. They tend to increase in impulsivity, however even when it comes to sexual promiscuity. Those in manic episodes are engaging in hedonic activities and not really thinking about the consequences. Some of the causes and factors that contribute to mood disorder: So in terms of cognitive factors, there are maladaptive cognitive factors that we know lead to mood disorders. There is a number of situational factors that can contribute to these disorders. Interpersonal losses like losing a loved one can prompt a depressive episode. Biological factors are also important, particularly in the case of depression. They tend to get more rem sleep then your average person.
