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Paper 2: Applications of Psychology - Clinical psychology
Quick questions on Depression and anxiety: explanations and treatments - Edexcel A-Level Psychology
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What are treatments?Show answer
Biological treatment uses antidepressant drugs, especially SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as fluoxetine), which block the reuptake of serotonin at the synapse, raising its availability and lifting mood over several weeks. SSRIs are also first-line for OCD.
What is q1?Show answer
Describe Beck's cognitive explanation of depression. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain how SSRIs work as a treatment for depression. [3 marks]
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Evaluate the use of CBT compared with drug therapy for depression. [8 marks]
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