PSYB32H3 Chapter 8: CHAPTER 8
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Depression: emotional state marked by great sadness and feelings of worthlessness and guilt. additional symptoms = social withdrawal and loss of sleep, appetite, sexual desire, and interest and pleasure in usual activities. most depressed people complain of somatic symptoms rather than emotional symptoms; only 15% are psychologizers (people who emphasize the psychological aspects of depression) Mania: emotional state or mood of intense but unfounded elation accompanied by irritability, hyperactivity, talkativeness, flight of ideas, distractibility, and impractical (grandiose) plans. two times more common in women because they are more insightful with their emotions (ruminating coping hypothesis) more severe and persistent depressive episodes with those with bipolar disorder. on average, person experiences 4 bouts of depression. chronic if they last more than 2 years. first episodes typically have a stronger link with major life events stress than do subsequent bouts of depression.
