A researcher studies 24 adults with clinical depression and 24 adults without clinical depression. Each person completes the same standardised attention task while an fMRI scan measures the increase in blood flow in areas of the brain involved in mood.
| Group | Mean correct responses out of 30 | Mean increase in blood flow in areas involved in mood (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Adults with clinical depression | 18.4 | 1.4 |
| Adults without clinical depression | 25.6 | 2.1 |
Explain how the neuropsychological test and brain imaging technique are used in this investigation. Use the results to assess what they suggest about clinical depression.
38 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Psychology 3.3 Application: The development of treatments, covering 3.3.1 Anti-psychotics and anti-depressants, 3.3.2 Psychotherapy, and 3.3.3 Neuropsychology for study. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.