Depression (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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What type of disorder is depression?
What type of disorder is depression?
Affective mood disorder
% of population affected by depression at some point
% of population affected by depression at some point
Approx. 20%
Gender ratio in depression prevalence
Gender ratio in depression prevalence
Women affected twice as often as men
Unipolar depression definition
Unipolar depression definition
Depressive episodes without periods of mania
Bipolar depression key feature
Bipolar depression key feature
Alternating periods of depression and mania
Min. symptoms & duration for depression diagnosis
Min. symptoms & duration for depression diagnosis
5 symptoms daily for 2 weeks
Key behavioural characteristic of depression
Key behavioural characteristic of depression
Loss of energy/fatigue and lethargy
Key emotional characteristic of depression
Key emotional characteristic of depression
Constant depressed mood with sadness and hopelessness
Key cognitive characteristic of depression
Key cognitive characteristic of depression
Reduced concentration and slowed thinking
Typical duration of depressive episodes
Typical duration of depressive episodes
2-6 months