Biological Explanations Of Depression

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What percentage of first-degree relatives of probands have depression?
20%
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For how long must symptoms persist for it to be classified as depression?
2 Weeks
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How do insecticides increase the odds of developing depression?
Disturb serotonin levels in the brain
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What is an issue with animal studies?
We can't generalise them to humans
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What is comorbidity?
When two or more disorders co-occur
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What is the concordance rate for monozygotic twins and depression?
46%
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How many people suffer from depression worldwide?
120 million
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Evolutionary explanations suggest depression is:
An honest signal of need, seeking social support
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Why isn't the relationship between serotonin and depression straightforward?
Lowering serotonin in individuals who had never had depression had not effect on mood
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When compared to a placebo SNRI's (serotonin-noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors) were:
more effective
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