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what are people with depression less susceptible to?
self-enhancement bias
what is the medical perspective?
genetics and biology
what is the psychodynamic perspective?
failure to resolve intrapsychic conflict
what is the humanistic/sociocultral perspective
that social factors and others' responses shape us
what is the cognitive/behavioural perspective?
that cognitions, behaviours and environmental factors shape us
what is the diathesis-stress model?
predisposition and stress cause mental illness
what are strengths of the DSM?
it provides of way of classifying abnormal behaviour
weakness of the DSM
high comorbidity rate
what is the basis of traditional psychoanalysis?
unconscious demands of id, ego and superego brought into consciousness to resolve through insight
what does psychoanalysis consist of?
free association, dream analysis, interpretation of resistance, transference
what does modern psychoanalysis consist of?
social and interpersonal experiences, present life and ego
what are the weaknesses of psychoanalysis?
time-consuming
what is client-centered therapy?
clients encouraged to realise their potential for personal growth and self-actualisation
what does client-centered therapy consist of?
unconditional positive regard, mirroring, reflection
what is a strength of client-centered therapy?
it is generally effective
what is a weakness of client-centered therapy?
clients progress may be inflated by unconditional positive regard
what are behavioural and cognitive/behavioural therapies?
therapies that change maladaptive behaviours and thinking patterns
what do behavioural and cognitive-behavioural therapies consist of?
the manipulation of environmental stimuli, correcting faulty thinking and irrational beliefs
what are the steps involved in systematic desensitisation?
- create fear hierarchy
- deep muscle relaxation
- start to move up hierarchy
- return to previous level if too distressed
Explore different perspectives on depression including medical, psychodynamic, humanistic/sociocultural, and cognitive/behavioral. Learn about the diathesis-stress model and how it applies to understanding depression.
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