P: Characteristics Of Phobias, Depression, OCD

Question 1

Types of characteristics

Answer 1

Behavioural- behaviours associated
Emotional- effect on emotional feelings
Cognitive- effect on thought processes

Question 2

Behavioural characteristics of phobias

Answer 2

Avoidance behaviours
Fight or flight

Question 3

Emotional characteristics of phobias

Answer 3

Intense fear and emotional upset
Visible distress

Question 4

Cognitive characteristics of phobias

Answer 4

Realises that their fear is irrational
But unable to control irrational thoughts
Worsening phobia

Question 5

Behavioural characteristics of depression

Answer 5

Poor/increased appetite
Weight loss/gain
Loss of energy
Body slowed down or agitated

Question 7

Emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 7

Loss of interest or pleasure in dual activities
Self reproach
Excessive or inappropriate guilt

Question 8

Cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 8

Inability to concentrate
Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
Suicidal behaviour

Question 9

Behavioural characteristics of OCD

Answer 9

Uncontrollable compulsions

Question 10

Emotional characteristics of OCD

Answer 10

Concern and upset knowing that their obsessions and behaviours are irrational and abnormal (but powerless to control)

Question 11

Cognitive characteristics of OCD

Answer 11

Obsession
Constant thoughts, images, impulses, worries, fears, doubts