Behavioural, Emotional & Cognitive Characteristics Of Depression, OCD & Phobias Flashcards
What are the three characteristics of disorders?
•Behavioural.
•Emotional.
•Cognitive.
What is depression?
A mood disorder that causes a chronic low mood.
What are the behavioural characteristics of depression?
-Low energy levels.
-Socially withdrawn.
-Sleep disruption.
-Appetite changes.
What are the emotional characteristics of depression?
-Lowered mood.
-Anger.
-Low self-esteem.
-Feelings of despair.
What are the cognitive characteristics of depression?
-Pessimism.
-Lack of concentration.
-Suicidal thoughts.
What is OCD?
An anxiety disorder where sufferers have obsessions and intrusive thoughts.
What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD?
-Repeated behaviour.
-Compulsive behaviour.
-Avoidance.
-Disrupted sleep.
What are the emotional characteristics of OCD?
-Anxiety.
-Fear.
-Frustration.
-Irritated.
What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD?
-Intrusive thoughts.
-Repeated thoughts.
-Awareness.
What is a phobia?
An anxiety disorder where irrational fears produce a conscious avoidance of the feared object/situation.
What are the behavioural characteristics of phobias?
-Avoidance.
-Panic.
-Shaking.
-Endurance.
What are the emotional characteristics of phobias?
-Anxiety.
-Fear.
-Stress.
-Distress.
What are the cognitive characteristics of phobias?
-Irrational thoughts.
-Self critical.
-Awareness.
What are the two types of depression (DSM-IV)?
MDD: Major Depressive Disorder (short term).
PDD: Persistent Depressive Disorder (long term).
What are obsessions for OCD?
Persistent, intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety (usually not based on reality).
