Discuss the similarities and differences among major depression, Bipolar I, and dysthymic disorders
What will be an ideal response?
Major depressive disorder is marked by at least two weeks of continually being in a bad mood, having no interest in anything, and getting no pleasure from activities. In addition, a person must have at least four of the following symptoms: problems with eating, sleeping, thinking, concentrating, or making decisions, lacking energy, thinking about suicide, and feeling worthless or guilty
Bipolar I disorder is marked by fluctuations between episodes of depression and
mania. A manic episode goes on for at least a week, during which a person is unusually
euphoric, cheerful, and high and has at least three of the following symptoms: has great self-esteem, has little need for sleep, speaks rapidly and frequently, has racing thoughts, is
easily distracted, and pursues pleasurable activities
Dysthymic disorder is characterized by being chronically but not continuously depressed for a period of two years. While depressed, a person experiences at least two of the following symptoms: poor appetite, insomnia, fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration, and feelings of hopelessness. Individuals with dysthymic disorder are oft en described as "down in the dumps.". Some of these individuals become accustomed to such feelings and describe themselves as "always being this way.".
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a. make a record of when he is irritable. b. design an intervention program. c. identify specific examples of his responses that show irritability. d. select a reinforcer.
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a) recall structures b) reading structure c) motor structures d) emotional structures