Exam 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Describe several of the medical and psychological treatments for depression.Compare the treatments in terms of effectiveness.

To prevent relapse or recurrence of depression over the long term, a client may undergo which of the following?

Explain the neurobiological basis of depression.Describe the role of specific neurotransmitters implicated in mood disorders.

For several years now, 20-year-old Cynthia has been considered by her family and friends to be moody, high-strung, explosive, or hyperactive, yet never out of control.What is Cynthia's most likely diagnosis?

Explain Aaron Beck's cognitive theory of depression.What is the "cognitive triad"? Give examples of the different types of cognitive errors.