Lesson 8: The behavioural,emotional and cognitive characteristics of DEPRESSION

Question 1

State the 6 behavioural characteristics of depression
(HINT: W.A.P.S.S.S)

Answer 1

W.eight changes
A.ggression + self harm
P.oor personal hygiene
S.hift in energy levels
S.leep pattern disturbance
S.ocial impairment

Question 2

What is meant by social impairment?

Answer 2

The process by which an individual suffering with depression distances themselves from friends or family/ withdraws themselves from social settings

Question 3

State the emotional characteristics of depression
(HINT: C.A.W.L)

Answer 3

C.onstant depressed mood
A.nger
W.orthlessness
L.oss of enthusiasm

Question 4

State the cognitive characteristics of depression
(N.A.P.T)

Answer 4

N.egative thinking
A.bsolutist thinking
P.oor memory
T.houghts of death