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A Level Psychology (Miss Cherry) - Year 1 > Psychopathology - The Behavioural, Emotional & Cognitive Characteristics Of Phobias, Depression & OCD > Flashcards

Psychopathology - The Behavioural, Emotional & Cognitive Characteristics Of Phobias, Depression & OCD Flashcards

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What is the definition of a phobia?

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An irrational fear of an object/situation

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What are the 3 types of phobias?

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Specific (fear of an object or situation)
Social anxiety (fear of a social situation e.g. public speaking)
Agoraphobia (fear of being outside/in a public place)

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What are the behavioural characteristics of phobias?

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Panic - screaming/running away
Avoidance - conscious effort to avoid the phobic stimulus
Endurance - person may stay & bear it

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What are the emotional characteristics of phobias?

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Anxiety - an unpleasant state of high arousal (disproportionate to threat)
Fear - short lasting, more intense
Emotional response = unreasonable/disproportionate to threat

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What are the cognitive characteristics of phobias?

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Selective attention - cant look away
Irrational beliefs - unfounded beliefs
Cognitive distortions - unrealistic

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What is the definition of depression?

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A mental disorder characterised by low mood & energy levels

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What are the 4 types of depression?

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Major depressive disorder
Persistant depressive disorder
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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What are the behavioural characteristics of depression?

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Lethargy/agitation
Increased/decreased sleeping/eating
Aggression
Self harm

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What are the emotional characteristics of depression?

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Lowered mood
Anger towards self & others
Low self-esteem

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What are the cognitive characteristics of depression?

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Poor concentration
Negative bias
Absolutist thinking

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What is the definition of OCD?

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A condition characterised by obsessions and/or compulsive behaviour

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What are the 4 types of OCD?

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ODC
Trichotillomania
Hoarding disorder
Excoriation disorder

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What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD?

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Compulsions - decrease anxiety
Avoiding situations that trigger anxiety

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What are the emotional characteristics of OCD?

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Intense anxiety
Depression
Guilt & disgust

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What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD?

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Obsessive thoughts
Cognitive strategies (e.g. prayer)
Self-insight

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A Level Psychology (Miss Cherry) - Year 1 (17 decks)

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