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3.1 Psychological problems

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Question 9

Two people experience the same severe stress, but only the person with an inherited vulnerability develops depression.

Explain why this supports a genetic contribution without supporting genetic determinism. Explain one weakness in applying genetic explanation of depression to this material.

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3.1 Psychological problems Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Psychology
  3. /3.1 Psychological problems

52 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 3.1 Psychological problems, covering 3.1.1 Symptoms and features (ICD), 3.1.2 Incidence over time, 3.1.3 Effects on individuals and society, 3.1.4 Influence of genes as an explanation, 3.1.5 Cognitive theory explanation of depression, 3.1.6 Learning theory explanation of addiction, 3.1.7 CBT as a treatment, and 3.1.8 Drugs as a treatment. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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