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Cognitive approach to depression

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Elena has been struggling with low mood and lack of energy. She has developed a habit of thinking, "If I fail this presentation, my entire career is ruined and everyone will know I am incompetent." She has also stopped attending her weekly running club because she believes she is "too slow to bother with."

A clinical psychologist recommends a course of psychological therapy based on the cognitive approach.

Discuss one or more psychological therapies for depression. Refer to Elena's case in your answer.

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Cognitive approach to depression Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Cognitive approach to depression

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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