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Cognitive approach to depression

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Marcus has been diagnosed with depression and is undergoing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). During a session, he tells his therapist: "I failed to complete one task at work today, which proves I am completely useless and will eventually be fired."

Describe how Marcus's therapist could use empirical and logical disputing to challenge these irrational thoughts.

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Cognitive approach to depression Questions

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Practise AQA A Level Psychology Cognitive approach to depression with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 31 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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