Behavioural, Emotional & Cognitive Characteristics Of Depression, OCD & Phobias Flashcards

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What are the three characteristics of disorders?

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•Behavioural.
•Emotional.
•Cognitive.

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What is depression?

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A mood disorder that causes a chronic low mood.

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What are the behavioural characteristics of depression?

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-Low energy levels.
-Socially withdrawn.
-Sleep disruption.
-Appetite changes.

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What are the emotional characteristics of depression?

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-Lowered mood.
-Anger.
-Low self-esteem.
-Feelings of despair.

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What are the cognitive characteristics of depression?

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-Pessimism.
-Lack of concentration.
-Suicidal thoughts.

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What is OCD?

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An anxiety disorder where sufferers have obsessions and intrusive thoughts.

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What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD?

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-Repeated behaviour.
-Compulsive behaviour.
-Avoidance.
-Disrupted sleep.

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What are the emotional characteristics of OCD?

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-Anxiety.
-Fear.
-Frustration.
-Irritated.

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What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD?

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-Intrusive thoughts.
-Repeated thoughts.
-Awareness.

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What is a phobia?

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An anxiety disorder where irrational fears produce a conscious avoidance of the feared object/situation.

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What are the behavioural characteristics of phobias?

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-Avoidance.
-Panic.
-Shaking.
-Endurance.

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What are the emotional characteristics of phobias?

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-Anxiety.
-Fear.
-Stress.
-Distress.

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What are the cognitive characteristics of phobias?

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-Irrational thoughts.
-Self critical.
-Awareness.

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What are the two types of depression (DSM-IV)?

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MDD: Major Depressive Disorder (short term).
PDD: Persistent Depressive Disorder (long term).

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What are obsessions for OCD?

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Persistent, intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety (usually not based on reality).

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What are compulsions for OCD?

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Uncontrollable urges to perform tasks that reduce anxiety.

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What are the three types of phobias?

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•Specific Phobias.
•Social Phobias.
•Agoraphobia.

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What are specific phobias?

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Five subtypes:
-Animals.
-Natural environment.
-Blood/injections.
-Situational (heights).
-Other.

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What are social phobias?

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Irrational fears of social situations.

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What is agoraphobia?

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An irrational fear of open spaces or being away from home.