The official Dysfunctional Psychology branch of Mr. Dougherty's Psychology Blog at the American School of Tegucigalpa



Monday, March 15, 2010

Depression Blog

1. Build a NEW blog (new website) and link it to your previous blog for learned helplessness.

2. Entitle it something that relates to the topic of depression or dysfunctional psych.

3. One entry (post) of two paragraphs detailing the Biological Theory of Depression

A. Two pictures that relate to the topic

B. Include bibliography info at the conclusion of your post

4. One entry (post) of two paragraphs detailing the Environmental Theory of Depression

A. Two pictures that relate to the topic

B. Include bibliography info at the conclusion of your post

5. One entry (post) of two paragraphs detailing the Cognitive Theory of Depression

A. Two pictures that relate to the topic

B. Include bibliography info at the conclusion of your post

6. Include a visitor counter

7. Include at least two quotes related to depression

8. Include links to at least five other websites with information about some aspect of depression

9. Include at least one picture created by YOU.

10. Include one posting that includes a video related to some aspect of depression.

Be Creative!!!!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The Basics of Depression

1. What is depression?


2. Identify four different types of depression.


3. Explain in detail each of these theories of depression:


• Biological:


• Cognitive:


• Environmental:



4. Identify at least five symptoms of depression?


5. What are some of the major causes of depression?


6. Identify the major types of antidepressants used to treat depression.


7. Explain why some antidepressants are used more often than others.


8. Identify and explain three cognitive factors in depression.


9. Identify and describe three different types of treatment for depression.


10. Identify five reasons why people often do not seek help or treatment.