Study Guide Semester Two

These are the questions you should be able to answer for the semester exam:

1.       Define bipolar disorder

2.       Name the two types of drugs which are commonly used to treat bipolar and indicate which one is considered the first line of defense and which one is used as a supplement.

3.       Identify three things a doctor might do in trying to diagnose bipolar disorder.

4.       Identify the age range and gender in which bipolar first appears.

5.       Identify 5 symptoms of “mania” in someone with bipolar disorder.

6.       Identify 5 symptoms of “depression” in someone with bipolar disorder.

7.       When should Electro-Convulsive Therapy be used?

8.       What is the prognosis for people with bipolar disorder?

9.       Identify the three types of Bipolar Disorder and explain how each is different from the other.

10.   Explain the complications that come with treating bipolar disorder.

11.   What is depression?

12.   Why is it considered abnormal behavior?

13.   Name and explain one theory as to how depression is caused. (biological, cognitive or learning perspective)

14.   Describe the best method a psychiatrist should use to diagnose.

15.   What might be some problems that arise from having a diagnosis?

16.   How might gender influence a person suffering from depression?

17.   What cultural issues must you consider when diagnosing depression?

 Explain each of these treatments for depression:

18.   Frontal Lobotomy

19.   Electroconvulsive therapy

20.   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

21.   Explain Seligman’s theory of learned helplessness and how it may cause depression.

Paper II: What to study, what to know

Ok my children, paper I is over and done, time to move on and do your best on the final piece of the puzzle.

What to know:  Remember, you are going to answer one of the questions in the "Dysfunctional Psychology" category.  This essay will require you to write at least 4-5 paragraphs (you will have one hour) - remember to use an introduction and conclusion.

• How do we define dysfunctional or abnormal behavior? (handout from class)
• How do we diagnose? (be thorough  - what are the things a doctor should do, how many symptoms are needed and for how long?)
• What are the treatments? (how does medication - SSRI's - work?)
• What is the DSM-IV and how is it used to diagnose and treat diseases such as depression?
• What are the gender differences in diagnosing and treating depression (or bipolar)?
• What are the cultural differences in diagnosing and treating depression (or bipolar)?
• What are the ethical issues in diagnosing or treating depression (or bipolar)?
• What difficulties are there in diagnosing and treating depression or bipolar?  - Rosenhan study on fake schizophrenia patients (handout from class)
• Understand the theories of depression - Albert Bandura, Juilian Rotter, Martin Seligman, Aaron Beck
• Be able to explain the cause (etiology) and treatment of depression from the biological, cognitive and learning perspectives

Do your best but remember, I'm proud of you guys no matter what your test scores are.

Test Review Time

The psychology test is fast approaching and our review is well under way.  Below are some good websites which contain good review information along with test-taking tips.

http://www.internationalcounselor.org/Psych/ib_psychology_notes.htm


http://socialscientist.us/nphs/psychIB/psychpdfs/MemoryModels.pdf

Theories of Depression

Name and explain the theories of depression for each of the psychologists listed below:

Albert Bandura
Juilian Rotter
Martin Seligman
Aaron Beck

The Lobotomist

After viewing the program, "The Lobotomist", write a 500 word explanation of the story of Dr. Walter Freeman and his use of the frontal lobotomy.  Be sure to describe the procedure, it's uses, it's strengths and weaknesses and the overall story of this important figure in psychology and the treatment of mental illness.
Include at least 2 relevant pictures.

You should do some additional research to expand your knowledge of this subject. Be sure to site any resources used.  This assignment is due Sunday, March 20th.

Bipolar Disorder

After watching the documentary, "Boy Interrupted", write a 200 word reflection of the story of Evan Perry.  Be sure to include at least one picture representative of your topic and ideas.  This blog entry is due by Sunday, March 6th. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uda9ukPx0SM

TEST - you will have a short test over bipolar disorder - all of the information isfound on this website:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001924/  You should know the signs, symptoms, risk factors, treatments, expectations and complications.  The TEST will be on Wednesday, March 9th.

Internal Assessment: The Final Write-up

The time has come to wrap up your report.  On Monday, February 14th you need to bring to class a "final rough draft" on paper.  Be sure to have your report printed out as we will be peer editing and this must be in paper form.  
The FINAL final draft is due to me by Friday, February 18th.  This means I must have it in my hands by 2:30pm - anything later will lose points. 
Be sure to use all available resources - info from my blog - as well as knowledge from your classmates in finishing this project.  Follow the format and use the rubric to guide you as you finish up.  Please, ask me any questions you may have before you run out of time.