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3.1 Psychological problems

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Question 11

Which statement accurately describes cognitive explanation of depression?

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A

Drug treatments target biological processes associated with depression or addiction.

B

Cognitive theory explains depression through maladaptive negative patterns of thinking.

C

The incidence of mental-health problems can change over time.

D

A genetic explanation proposes inherited vulnerability in biological reward processes that can increase addiction risk.

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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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