Review for Test 2: Mood Disorders and Treatment

Flashcards covering key concepts from the review for Test 2 focusing on mood disorders, diagnosis, treatment, and related theories.

Mood Episode

A temporary set of symptoms that are not a formal diagnosis of a mood disorder.

Anhedonia

The inability to experience pleasure or joy.

Psychomotor Agitation

Agitated voluntary muscle movements such as pacing or fidgeting.

Persistent Depressive Disorder

A chronic form of depression lasting over two years without reaching the level of a depressive episode.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Clinically significant depressive symptoms experienced repeatedly during the menstrual cycle.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Drugs that prevent the breakdown of norepinephrine and serotonin, increasing their activity.

Learned Helplessness

A condition where repeated failures lead to a sense of hopelessness and reduced effort.

Beck's Cognitive Triad

Negative thoughts about the world, oneself, and the future.

Crisis Intervention Steps

1. Establishing a relationship, 2. Clarifying the problem, 3. Assessing suicide potential, 4. Mobilizing resources.

Egotistic Suicide

Suicide occurring when an individual feels isolated from society.

Interpersonal Theory of Suicide

The belief that suicide is influenced by feelings of being a burden and social alienation.

Compensatory Behaviors in Bulimia

Behaviors such as vomiting and excessive exercise used to prevent weight gain.

Muscle Dysmorphia

A body image disorder where an individual is obsessed with being muscular.

Weight Thermostat

The hypothalamus regulation of body weight that manages hunger and metabolism.

Suicide Hotline

A service staffed by paraprofessionals offering support to individuals in crisis.

Dichotomous Thinking

A cognitive distortion where individuals view situations in black-and-white terms.

Binge-Eating Disorder

A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food.

Health Risks of Anorexia

Includes loss of bone density, heart failure, and kidney damage.

Treatment Goals for Bulimia

Stop bingeing and purging, develop healthy eating habits, and address underlying causes.

Gender Breakdown of Eating Disorders

Approximately 75% of individuals with anorexia and bulimia are female.

Societal Factors in Eating Disorders

Influences including societal beauty standards and family environments.