Explain Why It Is Thought That Major Affective Disorder and Bipolar

question 116

Essay

Explain why it is thought that major affective disorder and bipolar disorder are distinct syndromes.

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Synapses

Connections between neurons that decrease the likelihood of the firing action potential of receiving neuron, thus inhibiting neural activity.

Sensation

The process of sensing through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell, and how our brains interpret these sensory experiences.

Perception

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time.