Psychopathology Chapter 2

Question 1

What are the three main types of phobias?

Answer 1

Specific phobias
Social phobia
Agoraphobia

Question 2

Behavioural symptoms of a phobia?

Answer 2

• great lengths of scoundrel the phobic situation

- if situation can’t be avoided behaviour such as shaking may be shown

Question 3

Cognitive symptoms?

Answer 3

Distorted thinking

Question 4

Definition of unipolar depression?

Answer 4

Two core symptoms are depressed moods and diminished interest in activities.A person must experience at least 5 of the key symptoms for up to 2 weeks before a diagnosis

Question 5

Emotional & behavioural symptoms of depression?

Answer 5

• low moods
• irritability
• sleep problems
• change in appetite
• lacking energy

Question 6

Cognitive symptoms?

Answer 6

• Distorted negative thoughts

- poor concentration

Question 7

What is bipolar?

Answer 7

Where a person experiences depressed moods for weeks with the symptoms described but also have phases of delusions and mania

Question 8

OCD definition?

Answer 8

An anxiety disorder where a person experiences persistent intrusive thoughts that they find unpleasant

Question 9

Emotional&behavioural symptoms of ocd?

Answer 9

• feel guilt at thoughts
• intended anxiety/panic feelings
• avoidance of things that may trigger anxiety
• time spent on compulsions effects ability to maintain relationships

Question 10

Cognitive symptoms?

Answer 10

Repetitive thoughts

Realisation thigh by are irrational

Question 11

What is the definition of a phobia?

Answer 11

A persistent,intense and irrational fear of certain situations or objects