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What does a score of 30 or more on the Beck Depression Inventory indicate?
What does a score of 30 or more on the Beck Depression Inventory indicate?
First-degree relatives share 75% of their DNA.
First-degree relatives share 75% of their DNA.
False
How many items are included in the Beck Depression Inventory?
How many items are included in the Beck Depression Inventory?
21
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) are a type of __________ used in treating depression.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) are a type of __________ used in treating depression.
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Match the following categories with their descriptions:
Match the following categories with their descriptions:
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Which neurotransmitter is NOT mentioned as being affected by MAOIs?
Which neurotransmitter is NOT mentioned as being affected by MAOIs?
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How many participants diagnosed with bipolar disorder shared a first-degree relative with a mental health history?
How many participants diagnosed with bipolar disorder shared a first-degree relative with a mental health history?
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There was a significant association found in the sample regarding the risk of developing bipolar disorder.
There was a significant association found in the sample regarding the risk of developing bipolar disorder.
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Serotonin demonstrates __________ dimorphism, which can affect bipolar disorder risk.
Serotonin demonstrates __________ dimorphism, which can affect bipolar disorder risk.
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Study Notes
Beck Depression Inventory
- 21 items self-report questionnaire
- Used to assess severity of depression
- Each item consists of statements
- Scales: 1-10 (mild depression), 11-20 (moderate depression), 30+ (severe depression)
Biological Explanation
- First degree relatives share 50% of their DNA
- 31-70 year old participants, with a mix of diagnosed bipolar and control groups were recruited from psychiatric hospitals.
- Control group (40) included people with no mental health disorders
- Bipolar group (42): 25 females, 17 males
- 16 in bipolar group had a 1st-degree relative with prior diagnosis
Results
- No significant association in sample regarding sexual dimorphism
- Serotonin, a neurotransmitter, showed sexual dimorphism (different expression in males and females)
- Variations (polymorphisms) in genes were found in those with bipolar
- An increased risk of bipolar disorder with inheriting specific genes tied to male/female patterns
Treatments
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
- Anti-depressants that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase which removes neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and serotonin
- Side effects: headaches, insomnia, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
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This quiz explores the Beck Depression Inventory, a 21-item questionnaire assessing the severity of depression. It delves into biological explanations related to bipolar disorder, including genetic connections and neurotransmitter variations. Test your understanding of these concepts and their implications for treatment.
