Kent State University PSYC - 40111- 002 intermediate

Psychopathology — 6-topic bundle

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Course Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Unipolar Depressive Disorders
  2. Prevalence and Demographics of Unipolar Depression
  3. Biological Explanations of Unipolar Depression
  4. Psychodynamic and Behavioral Perspectives on Depression
  5. Beck's Cognitive Model of Depression
  6. Learned Helplessness Theory

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Introduction to Unipolar Depressive Disorders

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Unipolar depressive disorders are a major category within mood disorders, distinct from bipolar disorders due to the absence of manic or hypomanic episodes. The term "unipolar" literally means "one pole," referring to the downward swing in mood.

The primary diagnostic manual used in the United States and many other parts of the world is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). It outlines specific criteria for various depressive disorders.

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Prevalence and Demographics of Unipolar Depression

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  • Lifetime prevalence: The percentage of people who have experienced unipolar depression at some point in their lives.
  • 12-month prevalence: The percentage of people who have experienced unipolar depression in the past year.
  • Point prevalence: The percentage of people who have unipolar depression right now.
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