6. Depression AO1 Flashcards

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What are the two behavioural characteristics of depression?

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Activity levels and disruption to sleep/eating behaviour

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Explain activity levels

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Sufferers of depression have reduced levels of energy making them lethargic, this could be so severe that the sufferer cannot get out of bed

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Explain disruption to sleep and eating behaviour

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Sufferers may experience reduced sleep or increased need for sleep and appetite may increase or decrease leading to weight gain or loss.

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4
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What are the two cognitive characteristics of depression?

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Poor concentration and absolutist thinking

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Explain poor concentration

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Sufferers may find themselves unable to stick with a task as they usually would, or they might find simple decision making difficult

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6
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Explain absolute thinking

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‘Black and white thinking’ when a situation is unfortunate it is seen as an absolute disaster

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What are the two emotional characteristics of depression?

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Lowered mood and anger

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Explain lowered mood

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More pronounced that the daily experience of feeling lethargic or sad, sufferers often themselves as worthless or empty

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Explain anger

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On occasion, such emotions lead to aggression or self harming behaviour

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