EVALUATING ALL MADS TREATMENTS

Question 1

Explain 1 strength and 1 weakness of cognitive restructuring (Aaron Beck, 1979)?

Answer 1

• Strength- Long-Term Benefits: Teaches people life long skills to change negative thought patterns in various situations.
• Weakness- Requires motivation and effort: It demands active participation/ self-awareness. May be unsuited to severe depression or anxiety.

Question 3

Name 1 strength and weakness of Rational Emotional Behavioural Therapy (Ellis)?

Answer 3

• Strength= Time-efficency: Can be more time-efficient as it focuses on clear, actionable and goal-oriented steps. It also focuses on present issues.
• Weakness= Requires motivation, and thus may be unsuited for severely depressed individuals. Thus, AD (dosen’t require active participation, may be more suitable, limiting CBT’s use as a sole treatment.

Question 4

Explain 1 strength and 1 weakness of biological treatments (drug therapies)

Answer 4

• Strengths= Fast acting. Drug therapies can show positive effects within 2-4 weeks. Useful for immidate symptomn relief. Compared to psychotherapies which can take weeks/months.
• Weakness= Side effects:All antidepressants come with side effects which can reduce treatment adherence.