PSYCH 101 Lecture Notes
Boise State University
Bipolar Disorder, Suicide, and Self Harm
Quiz Notes (Answers):
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Pygmalion Effect: people treat us differently with a diagnosis
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Self-Verification Theory: we treat ourselves differently with a diagnosis
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Higher reliability: PTSD, autism
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Lower reliability: generalized anxiety disorder (only 20% reliability)
Bipolar disorder:
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Characterized by extreme mood swings from depression to mania
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In the depressed state, we see a lack (depression) of brain activity, slowing of neural
connections and firing
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In the manic state, we see hyper neural activity. Often sleeps very little, have grandiose
thoughts and ideas. Taking lots of risks, spending too much money, more likely to take
risks with their bodies, more sexually promiscuous (little regard for safe sex), speeding
on the highway. Manic states come with a sense of euphoria (heightened dopamine
signaling). Makes it hard for bipolar people to stick with treatment or medication. Tends
to be more creative.
Non-Suicidal Self Injury:
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Cutting skin, not necessarily enough to draw blood
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Adolescents and young adults are at highest risk (15-20% in the U.S.)
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Typically resolves, not common in older adults
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Adolescents and young adults at highest risk are extremely self critical and lacking self
compassion, less able to tolerate emotional distress (dependent on personality traits and
coping skills), and have poor communication and problem solving skills (not knowing
how to ask for help directly)
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It’s a cry for help, but could also be hidden
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Pain can be a relief for emotional distress
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Reinforcement is at play: finding relief via distraction of pain. Relieves guilt. Attracts
attention (someone notices cutting and provides care).
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Treatment can include teaching people how to verbally ask for help.
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Occasionally performed to fit in (be popular).
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NOT intended to end one’s life.
Suicide: intentional, fatal self injury
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Higher risk for Whites and Native Americans than Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians (in the
US). Has to do with personal and family connections (support systems).
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