Characteristics of Phobias, Depression and OCD

• What three psychopathologies are focused on in this unit?

  Phobias, depression, and OCD
• How are the characteristics of phobias, depression, and OCD categorized?

  Behavioral, emotional, and cognitive characteristics
• 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 is a physical display of panic associated with phobias?

  Uncontrollable physical response to phobic objects
• How does a serious phobia affect daily functioning?

  It may prevent engagement in normal activities
• What emotional characteristic is common in phobias?

  Anxiety as a high state of arousal
• How does anxiety manifest in individuals with phobias?

  Constant worry about future encounters
• What is the emotional aspect of panic in phobias?

  Intense fear linked to fight or flight response
• What cognitive characteristic do phobia sufferers exhibit?

  Exaggerated belief in harm from phobic objects
• How does a phobia affect cognitive capacity?

  Reduces ability to think and engage normally
• 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?

  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 OCD?

  Obsessions and compulsions as key features
• What are compulsions in OCD?

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

  Checking behaviors to reduce anxiety
• How do compulsions relate to anxiety in OCD?

  They are attempts to reduce temporary anxiety
• What is avoidance behavior in OCD?

  Avoiding triggers that cause obsessive thoughts
• How does OCD affect social interactions?

  Leads to social withdrawal and isolation
• What emotional characteristic is common in OCD?

  High levels of anxiety due to obsessions
• What cognitive characteristic involves intrusive thoughts in OCD?

  Obsessions that are irrational and recurring
• What is hypervigilance in OCD?

  A constant state of alertness for threats
• What is selective attention in OCD?

  Focus on objects related to obsessions
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