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Which of the following best describes the connection between the amygdala and social anxiety disorder?
Which of the following best describes the connection between the amygdala and social anxiety disorder?
- The amygdala is responsible for memory recall, and impairment in this area contributes to social anxiety.
- The amygdala is associated with emotional responses, and increased activity can lead to intensified social anxiety. (correct)
- The amygdala is located in the prefrontal cortex and is responsible for managing social situations.
- The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions, but decreased activity contributes to social anxiety.
What percentage of the U.S. adult population is affected by PTSD?
What percentage of the U.S. adult population is affected by PTSD?
- 10-20%
- 2.6%
- 8%
- 3.5% (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a listed physical consequence of having an eating disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a listed physical consequence of having an eating disorder?
- Parkinson's Disease (correct)
- Sleep Apnea
- Osteoarthritis
- Chronic Kidney Problems
What is a common characteristic of social anxiety disorder?
What is a common characteristic of social anxiety disorder?
Which statement is most accurate regarding the prevalence of bipolar disorder in American adults?
Which statement is most accurate regarding the prevalence of bipolar disorder in American adults?
Which of the following is an example of how Autism might present?
Which of the following is an example of how Autism might present?
According to data from 2000 to June 2015, among deployed troops, which percentage of PTSD diagnoses occurred post-deployment?
According to data from 2000 to June 2015, among deployed troops, which percentage of PTSD diagnoses occurred post-deployment?
Which part of the brain is associated with memory, and, how is it affected with social anxiety?
Which part of the brain is associated with memory, and, how is it affected with social anxiety?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the effects of schizophrenia on brain function?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the effects of schizophrenia on brain function?
What is a common misconception about the progression of schizophrenia?
What is a common misconception about the progression of schizophrenia?
What is the estimated cost, per person, that Schizophrenia cost the U.S. in 2002?
What is the estimated cost, per person, that Schizophrenia cost the U.S. in 2002?
According to the information, which of the following is NOT considered a type of schizophrenia?
According to the information, which of the following is NOT considered a type of schizophrenia?
What impact does schizophrenia have on life expectancy, according to the text?
What impact does schizophrenia have on life expectancy, according to the text?
What is the relationship between marijuana use and schizophrenia?
What is the relationship between marijuana use and schizophrenia?
What is the primary factor more related to Seasonal Affective Disorder, as opposed to temperature?
What is the primary factor more related to Seasonal Affective Disorder, as opposed to temperature?
What is the MOST impactful action someone can take when interacting with a person with autism.
What is the MOST impactful action someone can take when interacting with a person with autism.
Flashcards
Bipolar Disorder prevalence
Bipolar Disorder prevalence
Around 2.6% of American adults have Bipolar Disorder.
Bipolar Disorder inheritance
Bipolar Disorder inheritance
Bipolar Disorder tends to run in families, indicating a genetic link.
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Types of Bipolar Disorder
There are multiple types of Bipolar Disorder, affecting mood differently.
Eating Disorder effects on the brain
Eating Disorder effects on the brain
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Social Anxiety Disorder characteristics
Social Anxiety Disorder characteristics
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Role of amygdala in Social Anxiety
Role of amygdala in Social Anxiety
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PTSD occurrence in adults
PTSD occurrence in adults
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Women and PTSD risk
Women and PTSD risk
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
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Common prevalence of Schizophrenia
Common prevalence of Schizophrenia
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Misconceptions about Schizophrenia
Misconceptions about Schizophrenia
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Outcomes of Schizophrenia
Outcomes of Schizophrenia
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Brain regions affected by Schizophrenia
Brain regions affected by Schizophrenia
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Types of Schizophrenia
Types of Schizophrenia
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D)
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Light therapy for S.A.D
Light therapy for S.A.D
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Study Notes
Bipolar Disorder
- Affects around 2.6% of American adults
- Tends to run in families
- Multiple types exist
- Can include periods of depression
- No diagnostic test exists
Eating Disorder Consequences
- Brain: Distress, guilt, anxiety, and depression
- Throat: Sleep apnea
- Heart: High blood pressure, cholesterol, increased risk of heart attack
- Body: Fatigue, lethargy, weight gain
- Gallbladder: Disease
- Pancreas: Type 2 diabetes
- Kidneys: Chronic problems, failure
- Bones: Osteoarthritis
Social Anxiety Disorder
- Uncontrollable fear of being left out, but also fear of socializing
- Creates a vicious cycle of isolation
- Interferes with everyday life
- Hippocampus (memory) and amygdala (emotions) are involved
- Limbic system is affected
- Prefrontal cortex activity decreases
PTSD
- Affects 3.5% of U.S. adults (about 8 million)
- 37% have severe symptoms
- Women are twice as likely to develop PTSD
- Three times more likely to develop PTSD annually
- 67% exposed to mass violence develop PTSD
- Over 138,000 new diagnoses among deployed troops (2000-2015)
- 40,000 diagnoses in troops not yet deployed
Autism Spectrum Disorder
- People with autism have specific food favorites
- The brain acts as the body's computer
- Some autistic people excel at specific tasks (e.g., math, drawing)
- Ignoring or mocking autistic people can be harmful
Schizophrenia
- Called "The Broken Mind"
- Affects 1 in 125 globally
- Not always progressive or terminal
- 50% relatively independent/cured
- 35% progressively worse
- 22% single episode with no lasting effects
- 25% multiple episodes with minimal lasting effects
- 8% single episode with lasting effects
- Estimated $62.7 billion cost in 2002
- Brain areas affected include:
- Forebrain (excess dopamine, glutamate, hallucinations, disordered thoughts)
- Limbic System (blunted reactions, emotions, inappropriate actions, social reading impairments)
- Hindbrain (reduced movement, catatonia, reaction to stimuli)
Different types of Schizophrenia
- Disorganized (disordered speech and behavior)
- Paranoid (delusions, auditory hallucinations)
- Catatonic (disturbed movement)
- Undifferentiated (doesn’t fit the other categories)
- Residual (history of episodes, but no current symptoms)
Schizophrenia health consequences
- Reduced life expectancy (by 15 years) due to obesity, smoking, suicide, etc.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- 60-90% of SAD cases in females
- More related to sunlight than temperature
- Treatable with light therapy
Alzheimer's Disease
- Common form of dementia
- Hippocampus one of the first brain areas affected
- Loss of brain functionality over time
- Difficulty handling emotions
Marijuana and Schizophrenia
- Frequent marijuana use doubles the chance of developing schizophrenia
- Peak onset around 25 years of age (for both males & females)
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