Affect/ Emotions

Question 1

Define dysphoria/dysthymia

Answer 1

An unpleasant mood, for example depression, anxiety or irritability

Question 2

Define elevated mood

Answer 2

The person feels happier than usual, for example after passing a test
- not necessarily pathological

Question 3

Define euphoric ( hyperthymic)

Answer 3

A pathological and unfounded feeling of well-being, optimism and cheerfulness

Question 4

Euthymia

Answer 4

The mood is within the normal range, which implies that the person’s mood is not depressed or elevated

Question 5

Define hypothymia

Answer 5

The person’s mood is depressed

Question 6

Explain emotional disorders

Answer 6

Blunted: intensity of emotion is decreased
Flat affect/ inadequate: no emotion is present or varies little
Inappropriate: if affect does not correspond with content of speech
Labile: when affect alternates easily and rapidly, especially when it changes without obvious reason

Question 7

How do you prepare for an assessment

Answer 7

1. Aspect to be assessed
2. Manifestations
3. Methodology
4. Expectations
5. Results of findings

Question 8

Aspects to assess

Answer 8

1. Pathologically present emotions
2. Unpleasant emotions
3. Relevance of emotions with regards to intensity duration and stimulus
4. Range of emotions
5. Emotional control
6. Attitude towards self
7. Attitude towards treatment

Question 9

Methodology

Answer 9

1. Collateral
2. Interview
3. Observations
4. Activity participation
5. Test/ questionnaire