Dominic has recently started university. After receiving a lower-than-expected grade on his first essay, he thinks, 'I am completely incompetent, university life is far too difficult for me, and I will fail my entire degree.' He has started avoiding lectures and spending all his time alone in his room.
Discuss cognitive explanations for depression with reference to Dominic’s case.
31 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Cognitive approach to depression. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.