What Is the Difference Between Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder?

• A) Major depressive disorder is genetic and bipolar disorder is acquired.
• B) Major depressive disorder is found equally in men and women and bipolar disorder is predominantly found in women.
• C) Major depressive disorder is caused by a chemical imbalance and bipolar disorder is caused by a structural problem in the brain.
• D) Major depressive disorder involves a depressive state and bipolar involves periods of mania alternating with depression.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

A learning process through which behaviors are acquired by watching and imitating others.

Extinction Processes

The gradual reduction and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response after the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Attentional Processes

Mental processes that allow an individual to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others, crucial for perception and cognitive functioning.

Representational Systems

Refers to the sensory modalities (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, gustatory) used by individuals to process information and experiences.