Depressive & Bipolar Disorders

Which of the following is a common characteristic of a manic episode?

• Increased focus and attention to detail.

• Impaired judgment and impulsive behavior.

• Prolonged periods of deep sleep.

• A strong desire for social isolation.

What combination of factors is often responsible for the cause of mood disorders?

• Only genetic and environmental factors.

• Biological, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors.

• Primarily social and economic factors.

• Solely neurological imbalances.

Which neurotransmitter is severely lacking in depressed brains and off the charts during manic episodes, influencing arousal and focus?

• Dopamine

• Acetylcholine

• Norepinephrine

• GABA

How does the social-cognitive perspective explain the perpetuation of depression?

• It is primarily due to a lack of physical exercise.

• It results from a vicious cycle of negative thinking, self-blame, and overthinking.

• It is caused by an excess of serotonin in the brain.

• It is solely a consequence of genetic predisposition.