Marcus has recently been diagnosed with depression. He frequently tells his therapist, 'I failed my last driving mock test, which proves I am completely incompetent and will never pass the real test. My friends only spend time with me because they feel sorry for me.' Marcus’s therapist is planning a course of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to address his difficulties.
Outline and evaluate the cognitive approach to explaining and treating depression. Refer to Marcus in your answer.
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.
