psychological problems experiments and theories Flashcards
Craige hyde et al (2016)
found 17 gene variations that were linked to developing depression
peter McGuffin et al (1996)
more genes shared = more likely to get depressed
mono-zygotic = 45% likely to be depressed Di-zygotic = 20% likely to be depressed
Becks cognitive traid
states that behavior can be explained by looking at how the brain processes information and therefore how we think
negative view of self=negative view of the future = negative view of the world
Elis’s ABC model
three stages that a person goes through to start having a negative thought process
1- Activating event
2- Beliefs
3- consequence
CBT as a treatment for depression
- patient discusses their symptoms an why they are occurring
- challenge their irrational ways of thinking with more rational thoughts
- have homework in between sessions
baltman et al (2010)
found that depressed patients treated with CBT improved more than those waiting or not receiving any treatment
- the evidence was effective
Drug therapy as a treatment for depression
they raise neurotransmitters (like serotonin and nor-adrenaline) and this plays a role is controlling our mood
Dont caramalli et al (1992)
found that mono-zygotic twins had a higher chance of both of them getting addicted
Donald godwin et al. (1973)
found that children who had atleast one biological parent with an alcohol addiction were likely to show symptoms as well
Diana martienez et al (2004)
found that heavy users of cocaine are more likely to have a particular dopamine receptor
CBT for addiction
- identify the triggers by understanding the source
- control the pattern of behavior
- keep a diary of progress as homework
caspi et al (2003)
found that people with the short version of the 5-HTT gene are likely to be prone to depression due to stress
young (2007)
found that CBT was an effective treatment for internet addiction and their ability to control had improved with long term benefits
