Characteristics Of Depression

Question 1

What is the definition of behavioural characteristics?

Answer 1

how a person acts when in a depressed state

Question 2

examples of behaviourial characteristics of depression

Answer 2

behaviour would change
reduced levels of energy
a decrease in appetite and sleep

Question 3

what’s the definition of cognitive characteristics?

Answer 3

how a person thinks when in a depressed state

Question 4

examples of cognitive characteristics

Answer 4

poor concentration
they pay more attention to the negative aspects
‘black and white thinking’

Question 5

what’s the definition of ‘black and white thinking’?

Answer 5

if a situation is unfortunate they tend to see it as an absolute disaster

Question 6

how many percentage of adults in Britain will suffer from depression

Answer 6

5%

Question 7

how much higher is the risk of women developing Depression compared to men

Answer 7

double

Question 8

how long should symptoms last before a diagnosis of depression can be made?

Answer 8

2 weeks

Question 9

what’s the definition of emotional characteristics

Answer 9

how a person feels when in a depressed state

Question 10

examples of emotional characteristics

Answer 10

lowered mood
frequently experience anger
reduced self esteem