PSYCHOPATHOLOGY ( MENTAL DISORDERS )

Question 1

Outline depression and give 2 examples of emotional , behavioural and cognitive characteristics

Answer 1

Depression - A mood disorder where an individual feels sad or lacks interest in usual activities.

Emotional - Sadness , Anger
Behavioural - Reduced energy , lack of sleep
Cognitive - Negative thoughts/negative self concept, irrational thoughts

Question 2

Outline Phobias and give 2 examples of emotional , behavioural and cognitive characteristics

Answer 2

Phobia -a group of mental disorders characterised by high levels of anxiety in response to a particular stimulus.

Emotional - Fear , Anxiety/panic
Behavioural - Avoidance , Freezing
Cognitive - irrational thinking , excessive fear

Question 3

Outline Obsessive - compulsive disorder ( OCD) and give 2 examples of emotional , behavioural and cognitive characteristics

Answer 3

OCD - An anxiety disorder where anxiety arises from both obsessions ( persistent thoughts) and compulsions ( behaviours repeated)

Emotional - Anxiety , Stress
Cognitive - Obsessions and Compulsions
Behavioural - compulsive behaviours repeated