Psychopathology

Question 1

S+L deviation from mental health

Answer 1

S- comprehensive, covers a broad range of criteria. Covers most reasons
L- culturally relative, unrealistic

Question 2

S+L FTFA

Answer 2

S- recognises perspective, acknowledges experience is important
L- subjective

Question 3

S+L Stat infrequency

Answer 3

S- real life application

L- some may be desirable

Question 4

Gilroy SD research (2003)

Answer 4

Followed up 42 patients who did SD
SD group less fearful
Shows effectiveness

Question 5

Grazioli and Terry (2000)

Answer 5

Assessed 65 pregnant women for cognitive vulnerability and depression before and after birth
Those high in cognitive vulnerability more likely to suffer post natal depression
Supports Beck cognition causes depression

Question 6

March et al (2007)

Answer 6

Compared effects of CBT with antidepressant drugs and a combination of the two in 327 depressed adolescents
After 36 weeks 81% of CBT and 81% of AD group improved however 86% of AD + CBT group significantly improved
Just as effective

Question 7

Nestadt et al 2010

Answer 7

Found that 68% of identical twins shared OCD compared to 31% of non identical twins

Question 8

Soomro et al 2009

Answer 8

17 studies comparing SSRIs to placebos

All 17 studies showed significant,y better results for SSRIs than for placebos