Characteristics of disorders

Question 1

What are the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of phobias?

Answer 1

Behavioural- panic, avoidance and endurance

Emotional- Anxiety, Fear

Cognitive- irrational beliefs, selective attention to the phobic stimulus, cognitive distortions.

Question 2

What are the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of depression?

Answer 2

Behavioural- Insomnia, aggression/self-harm , reduced activity levels.

Emotional- Low self-esteem, Sadness, Anger

Cognitive- Irrational thoughts, poor concentration, Absolute thinking.

Question 3

What are the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of OCD?

Answer 3

Behavioural- Repetitive compulsions, Compulsions reduce anxiety,

Emotional- Anxiety, distress, guilt, depression

Cognitive- Obsessive thoughts, cognitive coping strategies- meditating