Characteristics Of Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of disorders, give examples
A
Affective - caused by disordered mood - depression
Psychotic - caused by abnormal thinking and perceptions -scitzophrenia
Anxiety- caused by feelings of fear and anxiety - phobias
2
Q
Give characteristics and 5 classifications of depression ( affective disorder)
A
Feelings of despair, bipolar disorder, severe mood swings
- depressed mood
- loss of interest and enjoyment
- reduced energy
- fatigue
- feelings of guilt
3
Q
Give characteristics of scitzophrenia and 5 classifications ( psychotic)
A
Disturbances of thought and emotion. Withdrawal from outside world
- delusions
- hallucinations
- disorganised speech
- thought echo
- voices
