Behavioural, emotional, and cognitive characteristics 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyPhobic disordersDepressionObsessive compulsive disordersA2/A-levelAQA Created by: MeggannBCreated on: 01-02-18 15:29 What are phobias? A type of anxiety disorder characterised by uncontrollable, extreme, irrational and enduring fears 1 of 14 What are the behavioural characteristics of phobias? disruption of functioning, panic, avoidance, and endurance 2 of 14 What are the emotional characteristics of phobias? anxiety, fear from exposure, unreasonable responses which are disproportionate to the danger posed by phobic stimulus 3 of 14 What are the cognitive characteristics of phobias? selective attention, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions 4 of 14 What is depression? An affective mood disorder involving length disturbance of emotions: at least 5 symptoms must be apparent every day for 2 weeks to be diagnosed 5 of 14 What are the behavioural characteristics for depression? Loss of energy, social impairment, changes in sleep (e.g. insomnia, increased need for sleep), changes in weight, aggression/ self harm 6 of 14 What are the emotional characteristics for depression? Low mood, loss of enthusiasm, feelings of worthlessness 7 of 14 What are the cognitive characteristics for depression? Poor memory, suicidal thoughts, reduced concentration, delusions (e.g. concerning guilt, personal inadequacy) 8 of 14 What is OCD? An anxiety disorder: one experiences persistent and intrusive thoughts occurring as obsessions, compulsions or a combination of both 9 of 14 What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD? Everyday functioning hindered, compulsions, social impairment, avoidance 10 of 14 What are compulsions? Repetitive behavioural responses intended to neutralise the obsessions e.g. excessive hand washing 11 of 14 What are the emotional characteristics of OCD? Guilt + disgust, extreme anxiety 12 of 14 What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD? obsessive thoughts, recognises thoughts as self-generated, coping strategies, insight to excessive anxiety (aware compulsions are irrational) 13 of 14 What are obsessive thoughts? Constantly repeated thoughts and ideas of an intrusive nature 14 of 14
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