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3.3. Clinial Characteristics Of Disorders Flashcards

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What is agoraphobia?

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Extreme or irrational fear of open or public places

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What is social phobia?

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An anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations

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What is a specific phobia?

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A specific phobia is any kind of anxiety disorder that amounts to an unreasonable or irrational fear related to exposure to specific objects or situations

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What are the behavioural characteristics of phobias?

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  • Avoidance
  • Panic
  • Endurance
  • Freeze response
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What are the emotional characteristics of phobias?

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  • Unreasonable fear
  • Anxiety
  • Unreasonable emotional responses
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What are the cognitive characteristics of phobias?

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  • Irrational thinking and beliefs
  • Cognitive distortion
  • Selective attention
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What is depression?

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  • A mood disorder
  • DSM-5 distinguished between major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder which is longer term and/or reoccurring
  • Most people suffer only from depression whereas others experience states of mania that alternate with their depression (bipolar)
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What are the behavioural characteristics of depression?

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  • Activity levels e.g. lethargic
  • Disruption to sleep/eating
  • Aggression and self harm
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What are the emotional characteristics of depression?

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  • Lowered mood
  • Anger
  • Lowered self esteem
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What are the cognitive characteristics of depression?

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  • Poor concentration
  • Attention to the negative
  • Absolutist thinking
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What is OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)?

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An anxiety disorder, typically beginning in young adulthood
2 parts:
- Obsessive thoughts that are persistent and intrusive
- Compulsive behaviours- repetitive behaviours
Ie intrusive thoughts about contamination and a compulsion to clean

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What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD?

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  • Repetitive compulsions
  • Compulsions reduce anxiety
  • Avoidance
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What are the emotional characteristics of OCD?

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  • Anxiety and distress
  • Depression
  • Guilt and disgust
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What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD?

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  • Obsessive thoughts
  • Cognitive coping strategies
  • Insight into excessive anxiety
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