mental disorders Flashcards

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phobias

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mental disorders where one experiences high levels of anxiety in response to a specific stimulus

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P - emotional characteristics

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rapid anxiety, panic, fainting in extreme cases

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P - behavioural characteristics

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avoiding the stimulus in day to day life - negatively reinforcing it (which maintains the phobia)

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P - cognitive characteristics

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recognise that the fear is excessive

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Depression

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Depression is a mood disorder. Individuals lack interest in usual activities and suffer intense sadness as well as irrational thoughts

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D - emotional characteristics

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Intense sadness, irritability, apathy (loss of interest of enjoyment), feelings of worthlessness, anger.

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D - behavioural characteristics

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neglection of appearance, lack/too much of sleep, lack of/too much eating, loss of energy, sadness

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D - cognitive characteristics

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irrational thoughts, lack of concentration, low self esteem

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OCD

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anxiety disorder when one gets anxious from obsessions and compulsions. The person believes compulsions will reduce anxiety

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O - emotional characteristics

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worry, anxiety, distress

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O - behavioural characteristics

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compulsions with rigidly applied rules, including repetitive behaviour

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O - cognitive characteristics

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obsessions dominate and can’t be controlled. They recognise their actions and thoughts are unreasonable, but believe something bad will happen if they don’t do it

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