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-Socially withdrawn.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).
What are compulsions for OCD?
Uncontrollable urges to perform tasks that reduce anxiety.
What are the three types of phobias?
•Specific Phobias.
•Social Phobias.
•Agoraphobia.
What are specific phobias?
Five subtypes:
-Animals.
-Natural environment.
-Blood/injections.
-Situational (heights).
-Other.
What are social phobias?
Irrational fears of social situations.
What is agoraphobia?
An irrational fear of open spaces or being away from home.
