Mental Disorders

Question 1

Define phobia

Answer 1

Characterised by an anxiety disorder which cause an irrational fear of a particular object or situation

Question 2

Behavioural characteristics of phobia

Answer 2

Avoidance - person immediate response to avoid object or situation
Panic- uncontrollable physical response when face to face with phobia lading to stress, anxiety, freezing

Question 3

Emotional characteristics if phobia

Answer 3

Anxiety- uncontrollable response to panic, difficult to relax
Fear- intense state, linked to fight or flight, extreme alertness in presence of phobia

Question 4

Cognitive characteristics of phobia

Answer 4

Irrational beliefs- incorrect perception of danger
Selective attention- difficulty to direct attention elsewhere when presence with phobia

Question 5

Define depression

Answer 5

A mood disorder defined by a consistent long lashing sense of sadness

Question 6

Behavioural characteristics of depression

Answer 6

Change in activity Levels- lacking energy and always tired, changes in appetite

Question 7

Emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 7

Low self esteem, feeling worthless, anger

Question 8

Cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 8

Poor concentration- can’t give their full attention to a task
Focus on the negatives

Question 9

Define obsessive compulsive disorder OCD

Answer 9

Anxiety disorder where anxiety arises from obsessions (persistent thoughts) and compulsions ( repetitive behaviour)

Question 10

What are behavioural characteristics of OCD

Answer 10

Repetitive behaviour used to reduce anxiety eg excessive hand washing,
Compulsions used to reduce anxiety

Question 11

Emotional characteristics of OCD

Answer 11

Anxiety-
Depression

Question 12

Cognitive characteristics of OCD

Answer 12

Obsessive thoughts and selective attention