Characterists of Disorders Flashcards
Phobia definition
An irrational fear of an object or situation
Phobia DSM categories
- Specific phobia
- Social anxiety
- Agoraphobia
Phobia behavioural characteristics
- Panic
- Avoidance
- Endurance
Phobia emotional characteristics
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Disproportionate
Phobia cognitive characteristics
- Selective attention
- Irrational beliefs
- Cognitive distortions
Depression definition
Persistent sadness and lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities (anhedonia)
Depression DSM categories
- Major depressive
- Persistent depressive
- Disruptive mood deregulation
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Depression diagnostic criteria
Depressed mood most of the day almost every day and anhedonia persisting for 2+ weeks
Depression behavioural characteristics
- Reduction in energy
- Hyper/insomnia
- Appetite change
- Aggression or self harm
Depression emotional characteristics
- Low mood
- Anhedonia
- Anger
- Low self-esteem
Depression cognitive characteristics
- Negative thoughts
- Poor concentration
- Memory bias
- Absolutist thinking
OCD definition
Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour
OCD DSM categories
- OCD
- Trichotillomania
- Hoarding disorder
- Excoriation disorder
OCD diagnostic criteria
Presence of obsession and compulsions impacting daily functioning
OCD behavioural characteristics
- Repetitive compulsive behaviour
- Compulsions reduce anxiety
- Avoidance