PSYC 3560 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Major Depressive Disorder, Mania, Mood Disorder
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Exam 2 study guide (remember, this is just a guide. You are responsible for all information that was covered in class and in the assigned chapters of the textbook. ) Make sure to cross-reference the information presented in class with the information presented in the book. Key things to focus on when outlining these disorders: what are the differences and commonalities between the disorders. Note that you don"t need to memorize exact percentages for prevalence rates. However, you should have an idea regarding which disorders are relatively more common and more rare within the mood disorder and anxiety disorder categories. Same with comorbidity - you do not need to know which disorders are specifically comorbid with others. You do not need to focus on memorizing specific dsm criteria, just have a general sense of what the disorder is, and be able to recognize it if i present a case example. Know the difference between cognitive, physiological, and biological symptoms.
