Characteristics of phobias,OCD and depression Flashcards
what are phobias?
phobias are uncontrollable,extreme, irrational and enduring fears
most phobias start in …. and … as we reach adulthood.
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what are the characteristics of phobias?
high levels of anxiety, uncontrollable,extreme,
irrational and enduring fears
what are the BEHAVIOURAL characteristics of phobias?
avoidant/anxiety response.
may avoid something out of fear
freeze response = unable to move when in presence of object
what are the EMOTIONAL characteristics of phobias?
persistent,excessive fear that result in high levels of anxiety due to anticipated fear of object/situation
panic attacks
what are the COGNITVE charactersitcs of phoabis
recognition of exaggerated anxiety (they understand that their anxiety level are overstated
what is depression?
a mental health condition that can affect anyone and cause severe symptoms that impact how you feel, think, and function:
what are the BEHAVIOURAL characteristics of depression?
loss of energy/feeling fatigued
reduced social interaction with those around them
weigh changes
poor hygiene
sleep pattern disturbances
what are the EMOTIONAL characteristics of depression?
loss of enthusiasm and lack of pleasure in their daily life
overwhelming feeling of sadness
feeling worthlessness
feelings of guilt
what are the COGNITIVE characteristics of depression?
suffering from delusions e.g guilt/punishment/disease or hallucination
reduced concentration
thought of death
poor memory
what is OCD?
OCD is a mental health condition that causes people to experience unwanted, repetitive thoughts and behaviors:
what are the BEHAVIOURAL characteristics of OCD?
obsessions: hinder everyday functioning and cause social impairments
compulsions: repetitive (as a response to obsession)
hinder everyday functioning
social impairments (which can effect meaningful relationships
what are the EMOTIONAL characteristics of OCD?
obsessions: extreme anxiety
compulsions: distress-knowing they should be controlled but cant
what are the COGNITIVE characteristics of OCD?
obsessions: recurrent and persistent thoughts (intrusive)
recognised as self-generated
realization of the inappropriateness
compulsion: uncontrollable urges need to complete compulsions to reduce anxiety
