Characteristics of Phobias, Depression and OCD

• What is a common behavior associated with phobias?

  Avoidance of the phobic object
• What is Arachnophobia?

  A fear of spiders
• What is claustrophobia?

  A fear of enclosed spaces
• What is avoidant behavior in the context of phobias?

  Physically adapting behavior to avoid phobic objects
• What physical response is associated with phobias?

  Panic response, such as screaming or hyperventilating
• What is a generalized failure to function in relation to phobias?

  Inability to engage in normal day-to-day activities
• How does anxiety manifest in individuals with phobias?

  As a constant state of high arousal
• What emotional state is linked to phobias?

  Fear, an intense emotional state
• What cognitive characteristic do phobia sufferers exhibit?

  Exaggerated belief in the harm of phobic objects
• How do phobias affect cognitive capacity?

  They reduce the ability to think and engage
• What is a defining feature of depression?

  A constant and long-lasting sense of sadness
• What behavioral change is common in individuals with depression?

  Decreased activity level and lethargy
• What is anhedonia in the context of depression?

  Lack of energy for enjoyable activities
• What emotional characteristics are associated with depression?

  Sadness, guilt, and feelings of worthlessness
• How does depression affect concentration?

  It leads to poor concentration and indecisiveness
• What are negative schemas in depression?

  Automatic negative biases in thinking
• What does OCD stand for?

  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• What defines the cognitive characteristic of OCD?

  Obsessions, which are intrusive thoughts
• What are compulsions in OCD?

  Behavioral responses to intrusive obsessions
• What is a common behavioral characteristic of compulsions?

  Checking behaviors, like ensuring doors are locked
• What is the purpose of compulsions in OCD?

  To reduce anxiety temporarily
• How does avoidance manifest in OCD?

  Avoiding objects or situations that trigger obsessions
• What emotional characteristic is associated with OCD?

  High levels of anxiety due to obsessions
• How does depression relate to OCD?

  It results from uncontrollable anxiety and symptoms
• What cognitive characteristic involves hyper-vigilance in OCD?

  Constant alertness for obsessive thoughts
• What is selective attention in OCD?

  Focus on objects related to obsessions
• What are the behavioral, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of phobias?

  • Behavioral: Avoidance, panic response, failure to function
  • Emotional: Anxiety, fear
  • Cognitive: Exaggerated beliefs about harm, reduced cognitive capacity
• What are the behavioral, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of depression?

  • Behavioral: Lethargy, anhedonia, poor hygiene, weight changes
  • Emotional: Persistent sadness, guilt, helplessness
  • Cognitive: Poor concentration, negative schemas
• What are the behavioral, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of OCD?

  • Behavioral: Compulsions (checking, cleaning), avoidance
  • Emotional: High anxiety, depression
  • Cognitive: Obsessions (intrusive thoughts), hyper-vigilance, selective attention