PSYB32H3 Chapter : PSYB32 Ch 10
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Mood disorders, disabling disturbances in emotion f/ the sadness of depression to the elation and irritability of mania. Depression, an emotional state marked by great sadness and feelings of worthlessness and guilt. > withdrawal f/ others and loss of sleep, appetite, sexual desire, and interest in usual activities. > paying attention is exhausting for depressed ppl; they cannot taken in what they read and what other ppl say to them. > depression in children occur in somatic symptoms (e. g. headaches) and in adults characterized by distractibility and memory loss. > less prevalent in china b/c it s less appropriate to display emotional symptoms there. > psychologizers, ppl who emphasize the psychological aspects of depression. Mania, an emotional state or mood of intense but unfounded elation accompanied by irritability, hyperactivity, talkativeness, flight of ideas, distractibility, and impractical grandiose plans. > annoyingly sociable and intrusive, purposelessly busy and any attempt to curb their momentum can bring anger/rage.
