What are the causes of Major Depressive Disorder, including genetic, brain physiology, and psychosocial components? Vitamin deficiencies, Sleep deprivation, Social isolation Environmental stressors, Lack of exercise, Poor diet Chronic illness, Substance abuse, Family history Genetics, Brain neurotransmitter dysfunction, Endocrine system hyperactivity

Genetics, Brain neurotransmitter dysfunction, Endocrine system hyperactivity

Which symptoms are associated with Major Depressive Disorder, including anhedonia, fatigue, and sleep disturbances? Obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, anxiety Euphoria, increased energy, decreased need for sleep Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking Anhedonia, fatigue, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite

Anhedonia, fatigue, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite

What are the treatments for Major Depressive Disorder, including medications and other therapies? Chiropractic care, massage therapy, aromatherapy Medications (SSRIs, SNRIs, NDRIs, MAOIs), counseling, lifestyle changes Herbal remedies, acupuncture, homeopathy Electroconvulsive therapy, deep brain stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation

Medications (SSRIs, SNRIs, NDRIs, MAOIs), counseling, lifestyle changes

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What syndrome is characterized by congenital absence of the facial nerves and nuclei, resulting in bilateral facial paralysis?

Which syndrome is caused by bilateral amygdala damage and is characterized by dramatic emotional changes, including a reduction in fear and anxiety?

What genetic disorder often results in the calcification of the amygdala and surrounding brain structures?

Which theory of emotion suggests that emotional experience is the result of a two-step self-perception process involving physiological arousal followed by seeking an explanation?

What are the emotions that are present in humans and other animals and emerge early in life, such as joy, anger, sadness, fear, and disgust?

In which study did participants hold a pen between their teeth to induce a smile, thereby replicating the movement of a smile?

What mood disorder is characterized by two or more weeks of significantly depressed moods, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished interest or pleasure in most activities, in the absence of drugs or a medical condition?

What are the causes of Major Depressive Disorder, including genetic, brain physiology, and psychosocial components?

Which symptoms are associated with Major Depressive Disorder, including anhedonia, fatigue, and sleep disturbances?

What are the treatments for Major Depressive Disorder, including medications and other therapies?

What disorder is characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions?

What are the biological explanations for schizophrenia, focusing on dopamine, structural brain defects, prenatal influences, and genetic factors?

Which symptoms are associated with schizophrenia, including delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking?

What treatments are available for schizophrenia, including support groups, cognitive therapy, and medication?

What are some common issues with schizophrenia treatments, such as side effects like weight gain and drowsiness?

What is the prevalence rate of schizophrenia in the general population?

What disorder appears in childhood and is marked by deficient communication, social interaction, and understanding of others' states of mind?

What is a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, repetitive behavior patterns, and a narrow range of interests?

Which symptoms are associated with autism, including social deficits and impaired communication ability?

What is the prevalence rate of autism in the general population, and how does it differ between boys and girls?

What are the sex differences in autism diagnosis, with men and boys being more frequently diagnosed than women and girls?

What is the emotional state characterized by high energy and the body's stress response?

What are the different types of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and various phobia-related disorders?

What are psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety?

What anxiety disorder is marked by unpredictable episodes of intense dread, terror, and accompanying physical symptoms such as chest pain and choking?

What are phobia-related disorders characterized by an intense aversion to or fear of specific situations or things, such as heights?

What are anti-anxiety medications, such as benzodiazepines, used for, and how do they work?

What is a molecule that, by binding to a receptor site, stimulates a response?

What is a chemical substance that binds to and blocks the activation of certain receptors on cells, preventing a biological response?

In which decade was the first anti-psychotic medication prescribed?

Who was the doctor known for streamlining lobotomies, making them extremely common, and using an ice pick through the eye to access the brain?

Who invented the lobotomy procedure?

Who made lobotomies popular by performing them widely and promoting their use?

What was used in the lobotomy procedure that involved drilling holes in the patient's head and injecting a substance into the prefrontal cortex?

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