Characteristics of phobias Flashcards
Depression DSM definition
a mood disorder
characterised by a negative change in mood
Phobias DSM definition
an anxiety disorder
an irrational fear
conscious avoidance
OCD DSM definition
an anxiety disorder where anxiety arises from both obsessions and compulsions
Obsession
cognitive
internal component
persistent thought experienced repeatedly
Compulsion
repetitive and rigid behaviour/ mental act
Behavioural characteristics of a phobia
avoidance
endurance (but increases anxiety and an alternative to avoidance)
panic
Emotional characteristics of a phobia
anxiety
fear
Cognitive characteristics of phobias
selective attention (keep your attention on the selected stimulus incase it poses threat)
irrational belief (illogical, no evidence for it)
cognitive distorations (blown out of proportion)
Behavioural characteristics of depression
reduced level of energy- become lethargic
distripution of sleep/ eating
-hyperinsomnia or insomnia
-under/overeating
aggression/ self harm
Emotional characteristics of depression
low mood- may describe themselves as worthless or empty
anger/ aggression
cognitive characteristics of depression
poor concentration
attention to the negative
absolutist thinking
Behavioural characteristics of OCD
compulsions are repetitive
avoidance
Emotional characteristics of OCD
Anxiety and distress
-obsessive thoughts
Depression
-low mood
Guild and disgust
Obsessive thoughts
Cognitive characteristics of OCD
cognitive coping strategies
insight into excessive anxiety
awareness that there thoughts are not rational
