Psychopathology - 02 Characteristics of Phobias, Depression and OCD Flashcards
What are behavioural characteristics?
The ways we behave
What are emotional characteristics?
The ways we feel
What are cognitive characteristics?
The ways people process information
What are the 2 behavioural characteristics for phobias?
1-Panic
2-Avoidance
What are the 2 emotional characteristics for phobias?
1-Anxiety
2-Unreasonable emotional responses
What are the 2 cognitive characteristics for phobias?
1-Slective attention
2-Irrational beliefs
What are the 5 behavioural characteristics for depression?
1-loss of interest + pleasure in usual activities
2-difficulties sleeping
3-aggression + self-harm
4-appetite changes
5-shift in activity levels
What are the 3 emotional characteristics for depression?
1-sad, depressed mood
2-lowered mood
3-anger
What are the 3 cognitive characteristics for depression?
1-negative thinking
2-lowered self-esteem
3-difficulty in concentrating
What are the 2 behavioural characteristics for OCD?
1-compulsions
2-avoidance
What are the 3 emotional characteristics for OCD?
1-anxiety and distress
2-accompanying depression
3-embarrassment and disgust
What are the 2 cognitive characteristics for OCD?
1-obsessive thoughts
2-insight into excessive anxiety