Cards (58)

  • What are the three primary features of depression as a mental health disorder?
    Sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest
  • Depression can significantly impact a person's daily life and functioning.

    True
  • Which neurotransmitters are commonly associated with imbalances in the biological causes of depression?
    Serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine
  • Persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness are related to the symptom of mood
  • What are some common symptoms of depression that can significantly affect daily life?
    Mood disturbances, fatigue, insomnia
  • Certain genetic variations can increase the risk of developing depression.

    True
  • Biological factors can interact and contribute to the development of depressive symptoms.
    True
  • Match the symptom of depression with its description:
    Mood ↔️ Persistent sadness or hopelessness
    Interest ↔️ Loss of pleasure in activities
    Energy ↔️ Fatigue and lack of energy
    Concentration ↔️ Difficulty focusing
  • Hormonal changes during pregnancy can trigger depressive episodes.

    True
  • Hormonal changes during pregnancy or menopause can trigger depressive episodes
  • Cognitive distortions include patterns such as all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, and catastrophizing
  • What are negative schemas developed from?
    Past experiences
  • What is depression characterized by?
    Sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest
  • Arrange the key symptoms of depression in the order they appear in the study material:
    1️⃣ Mood
    2️⃣ Interest
    3️⃣ Energy
    4️⃣ Concentration
    5️⃣ Sleep
    6️⃣ Appetite
    7️⃣ Self-Worth
  • Which hormones can trigger depressive episodes?
    Fluctuations in hormones
  • Dopamine can disrupt mood regulation and contribute to depression.mood
  • Which brain regions are linked to depression?
    Prefrontal cortex and limbic system
  • What are negative schemas in the context of depression?
    Negative mental frameworks
  • Strong social relationships and support networks can buffer against depression
  • Adequate exposure to sunlight can improve mood.

    True
  • Standardized questionnaires used to measure depressive symptoms are known as self-report questionnaires
  • Match the type of psychotherapy with its focus:
    CBT ↔️ Negative thought patterns
    IPT ↔️ Relationship problems
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are a type of antidepressant medication that includes fluoxetine and sertraline
  • Which symptom of depression involves a loss of pleasure in most activities?
    Loss of interest
  • Match the symptom of depression with its description:
    Interest ↔️ Loss of pleasure in activities
    Energy ↔️ Fatigue and lack of energy
    Concentration ↔️ Difficulty focusing
    Sleep ↔️ Insomnia or excessive sleep
  • Fluctuations in hormones, such as during pregnancy or menopause, can trigger depressive episodes.
  • What is a persistent feeling of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness called in depression?
    Mood disturbance
  • Which biological factors are considered causes of depression?
    Neurotransmitter imbalance, genetic factors
  • Which neurotransmitters are commonly imbalanced in depression?
    Serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine
  • Which brain regions may be linked to depression?
    Prefrontal cortex, limbic system
  • Match the psychological cause with its description:
    Cognitive Distortions ↔️ Negative thinking patterns
    Negative Schemas ↔️ Deep-rooted, negative frameworks
    Stressful Life Events ↔️ Major life stressors
  • Strong social support can buffer against depression.
    True
  • Insomnia is a common sleep disturbance in depression.

    True
  • Depression symptoms can significantly impact daily life and functioning.

    True
  • Cognitive distortions can distort one's perception of reality and lead to a negative mindset.

    True
  • What role do genetic variations play in depression?
    Increase the risk
  • Biological factors alone are sufficient to cause depression.
    False
  • What is a stressful life event that can trigger depression?
    Loss of a loved one
  • What is the impact of urban living on mood compared to rural living?
    Negatively impacts mood
  • What is a persistent feeling associated with depression according to diagnostic criteria?
    Sadness