4.2: The explanation and treatment of mental disorders

Question 1

Behavioural approach

Answer 1

The behavioural approach is the perception of phobias as occurring through learning processes, with treatments based upon modifying maladaptive behaviour through substitution of new responses

Question 2

Cognitive approach

Answer 2

The cognitive approach is the perception of depression as determined through maladaptive thought processes, with treatments based upon modifying thought patterns to alter:
1. Behavioural
2. Emotional
states

Question 3

Biological approach

Answer 3

The biological approach is the perception of OCD as determined by physiological means, with treatments based upon chemical means