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3.1 Psychological problems

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Question 39

A psychologist records this observation without giving an interpretation: Interpreting one setback as proof that the self, world and future are hopeless illustrates negative cognition.

Explain how cognitive explanation of depression can account for the 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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