Clinical characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
Depression
Behavioural characteristics
A
Reduced energy Tired/ increased activity and restlessness Sleep becomes affected Appetite increases/decreases Loss of sex interest
2
Q
Depression
Cognitive characteristics
A
Negative thoughts
Negative self belief
Worst case scenario thinking
3
Q
Phobias
Behavioural characteristics
A
Avoidance of fear
Fainting or freezing when near fear
Interfere with daily activity
4
Q
Phobias
Emotional characteristics
A
Fear
Anxiety
Panic
5
Q
Phobias
Cognitive characteristics
A
Recognition that fear is irrational
Can’t be helped by rational argument
Selective attention to phobic stimulus
6
Q
OCD
Emotional characteristics
A
Anxiety Stress Shame Guilt Embarrassment Reduction in anxiety when compulsions performed
7
Q
OCD
Cognitive characteristics
A
Obsessions
Irrational beliefs
Recurring thoughts
Intrusive thoughts
8
Q
OCD
Behavioural characteristics
A
Compulsions
Repetitive action
Avoidance of situations
9
Q
Depression
Emotional characteristics
A
Sadness Loss of interest Empty Hopeless Worthless Despair,anger
