Mood Disorders

Question 1

What are the cognitive vulnerability perspectives?

Answer 1

1. Beck’s cognitive theory of depression.
2. hopelessness theory of depression.
3. (co-) rumination.
4. response style theory.
5. peer relations in adolescence.

Question 2

Explain sex differences; ABC model.

Answer 2

1. development during puberty.
2. stress exposure.
3. emotional development.
4. social development.

Question 3

What are the treatment approaches in mood disorders?

Answer 3

1. pharmacological therapy.
2. CBT.
3. interpersonal therapy.
4. dialectical behavioural therapy.