cognitive explanations A03

Question 1

explain the support from the success of cognitive therapies

Answer 1

the claim that symptoms of sz started in faulty cognitions is reinforced by the success of cognitive based therapies for sz- NICE found that cbt was more effective than drugs in reducing symptom severity and increasing social functioning.

Question 2

what did NICE find?

Answer 2

found consistent evidence that cbt was more effective in reducing symptom severity and increasing social functioning

Question 3

what are patients encouraged to do in cbt?

Answer 3

encouraged to evaluate the content of their delusions and consider how they can test the validity of their beliefs

Question 4

explain what Howes and Murray argued

Answer 4

they argued that vulnerability factors such as genes and exposure to social stressors sensitises the dopamine system causing it to release dopamine resulting in paranoia and hallucination and eventually a psychosis. they developed this argument through the integrated model of sz.

Question 5

name one problem with the psychological model of schizophrenia?

Answer 5

only deals with the cognitive impairment side of the disorder and ignores the impact of other factors such as neurochemical changes.