Although there are several domains in psychology associated with bipolar disorder, cognitive dysfunction has been the leading factor causing bipolar disorder. Mainly because changes in cognitive functions onset mood symptoms in people who are higher risks of suffering from Bipolar 1 disorder (Eric, Halari, Cheng, Leung, & Young, 2013). Other aspects of psychological functions that cause bipolar 1 disorder include the theory of mind, empathy, emotion comprehension, and autobiographical memory. However, these aspects have been understudied, and there is no comprehensive and detailed information explaining the relationship between them and bipolar 1 disorder. In most cases, clinicians argue that psychological and environmental factors work together to trigger stress and emotional stability which later result to bipolar disorder. It is, however, essential to recognize, while these factors are responsible for this form of the disorder, every individual reacts differently when subjected to these conditions. Therefore, an individual should visit a doctor for a …show more content…
There exist evidence suggesting that genetic factors play a significant role in causing bipolar 1 disorder. Since bipolar 1 disorder can run in the family, it means that gene compositions of a person play a role in causing this disorder. Studies have indicated that about half of those people affected by this form of the disorder have a family member with depression and other mood disorders. Also, further studies are being conducted to determine the genes that are responsible for enhancing this disorder. The current thinking is that malfunction of certain brain chemicals in a specific part of the brain causes this predominant neurobiological disorder (Szegedi, Zhao, & McIntyre, 2013). As a neurobiological disorder, it may remain dormant in the brain or be activated by stressors experienced by an individual in their life. While there is substantial data and evidence relating genetic factors to causing the bipolar 1 disorder, there is no conclusive information on the bipolar disorder’s