Words Flashcards
1
Q
Affect
A
Objective assessment of how they are right now
e.g. the weather right now
2
Q
Mood
A
How they feel as a whole
e.g. the season
3
Q
What is a reactive affect?
A
Normal variation in mood
4
Q
What is an unreactive affect?
A
Some variation but never really happy
Usually in depression
5
Q
What is a blunted affect?
A
Some variation around baseline however fluctuation is small.
6
Q
What is insight?
A
Does the patient realise they are unwell?
Do they accept the need for treatment?
7
Q
Euthymic
A
Normal mood
8
Q
Hyperthymic
A
Elevated
9
Q
Clyclothymic
A
Variable mood
10
Q
Anhedonia
A
loss of pleasure
11
Q
Anergia
A
Lack of energy
12
Q
Diurnal variation
A
Mood varies throughout the day
13
Q
Stupor
A
Absence of relational function e.g. speaking or action
14
Q
Amotivation
A
Lack of motivation
15
Q
Early morning awakening
A
Rising at least 2 hours before normal
