You should be able to do each of the following by the conclusion of Chapter 10.

1. Describe the mood disorders and distinguish them from normal mood changes. Recall prevalence rates for these disorders. (p. 247)
   
   
2. Describe the symptoms of depression, including the affective, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological domains. (pp. 248-249)
   
   
3. Describe the symptoms of mania. Differentiate the two levels of manic intensity. (pp. 249-250)
   
   
4. Describe and differentiate among the following mood disorders and the symptom features that may accompany these disorders: major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, the bipolar disorders, and cyclothymic disorder. (pp. 250-251)
   
   
5. Describe and differentiate course specifiers including cycling type, seasonal, postpartum, and longitudinal patterns of mood disorders. Compare unipolar and bipolar disorders. (pp. 251-254)
   
   
6. Contrast the various theories of depression, including psychodynamic, behavioral, and Lewinsohn’s view of depression. (pp. 254-256)
   
   
7. Discuss the cognitive and cognitive-learning approaches to depression. Give examples of the logical errors depressives make and the pessimistic attributions they might use. Discuss learned helplessness and attributional style. (pp. 256-257)
   
   
8. Describe various sociocultural explanations for mood disorders, including gender differences, and the role of stress. (pp. 257-258)
   
   
9. Describe the biological theories of mood disorders, including genetic and neurotransmitter theories. (pp. 258-261)
   
   
10. Indicate the kinds of biological therapies that have been used to treat depression, including medication and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Discuss the effectiveness of these treatments and their side effects. (pp. 261-263)
    
    
11. Describe psychological treatments for mood disorders, including interpersonal psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Evaluate the effectiveness of these treatments. (pp. 263-264)
    
    
12. Describe the use of lithium and its problems in treating bipolar disorders. (pp. 264-265)
    
    
13. Explain why suicide is a serious concern in the United States and the problems involved in studying it. (pp. 265-267)
    
    
14. Discuss the relationship between suicide and other psychological factors, including alcohol abuse and other DSM-IV disorders. (pp. 267-269)
    
    
15. Describe clues to suicide intent and crisis intervention efforts to prevent it. (pp. 269-270)
    
    
16. Describe the methods used by workers in suicide prevention centers and the effectiveness of these efforts. (pp. 270-271)