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Quick questions on Depression - SQA Higher Psychology Individual Behaviour optional topic

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What is treatments for depression?
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Saying SSRIs prove low serotonin causes depression. Drugs raising serotonin reduce symptoms, but this does not prove serotonin is the original cause, a key evaluation point.
What is q1?
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Describe Beck's cognitive triad. [3 marks]
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Explain one strength and one weakness of using antidepressant drugs to treat depression. [6 marks]

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