Characteristics of phobias, OCD and depression

Question 1

what are phobias?

Answer 1

phobias are uncontrollable,extreme, irrational and enduring fears that causes extreme levels of anxiety

Question 2

most phobias start in …. and … as we reach adulthood.

Answer 2

CHILDHOOD / LESSON

Question 3

what are the 3 BEHAVIOURAL characteristics of phobias?

Answer 3

1) avoidant/anxiety response =
may avoid something out of fear.
2) freeze response = unable to move when in presence of object.
3)Disruption of functioning= Interfere with daily life and functioning.

Question 4

what are the 2 EMOTIONAL characteristics of phobias?

Answer 4

1) persistent,excessive fear - that result in high levels of anxiety due to anticipated fear of object/situation.
2) Fear from exposure to phobic stimulus attacks - panic attacks, generated when exposed to fear

Question 5

what is the COGNITIVE characteristics of phobias

Answer 5

1) recognition of exaggerated anxiety = (they understand that their anxiety level are overstated

Question 6

what is depression?

Answer 6

a mental health condition that can affect anyone and cause severe symptoms that impact how you feel, think, and function:

Question 7

what are the 5 BEHAVIOURAL characteristics of depression?

Answer 7

1) loss of energy, feeling fatigued
2) Social impairments: reduced social interaction with those around them
3) weight changes
4) poor hygiene
5) sleep pattern disturbances

Question 8

what are the EMOTIONAL characteristics of depression?

Answer 8

1) loss of enthusiasm - lack of pleasure in their daily life
2) Constant depressed mood - overwhelming feeling of sadness
3) Worthlessness - feeling worthlessness and feelings of guilt

Question 9

what are the 4 COGNITIVE characteristics of depression?

Answer 9

1) Delusion - suffering from delusions e.g guilt/punishment/disease or hallucination
2) reduced concentration
3) thought of death
4) poor memory

Question 10

what is OCD?

Answer 10

OCD is a mental health condition that causes people to experience unwanted, repetitive thoughts and behaviors:

Question 11

obsessions and compulsions relate to what disorder?

Answer 11

OCD

Question 12

what is an obessions

Answer 12

Inappropriate ideas and visual images not based in reality - leads to extreme
anxiety.

Question 13

what is a compulsion?

Answer 13

Intense uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours. Attempt
to reduce the stress

Question 14

what are the 2 BEHAVIOURAL characteristics of obsessions (OCD) ?

Answer 14

1) Hinder everyday functioning

2) Social impairment

Question 15

what is the EMOTIONAL characteristics of obsessions (OCD) ?

Answer 15

1) extreme anxiety

Question 16

what are the COGNITIVE characteristics of obsessions (OCD) ?

Answer 16

1) Recurrent and persistent thoughts - obsessive thoughts which are
intrusive

2) Recognised as self-generated - realisation the thoughts are not from
external environment

4) Realisation of inappropriateness - but can not control them

5) Attentional bias - Perception based on anxiety-generated stimuli

Question 17

what are the 3 behavioural characteristics of compulsions (OCD)?

Answer 17

1) Repetitive - repeating behaviours as a response to obsession

2) Hinder everyday functioning - compulsions hinder functioning

3) Social impairment - compulsions can hinder meaningful relationships

Question 18

what is the emotional characteristic of compulsions (OCD)?

Answer 18

Distress - knowing they should be controlled, but can’t, causes
distress

Question 19

what is the cognitive characteristic of compulsions (OCD)?

Answer 19

1) Uncontrollable urges - Need to complete compulsion to reduce
anxiety

2) Realisation of inappropriateness