What is the most common biological treatment of dysfunctional behaviour?
Most common is drug therapy, where chemicals imbalances can be reduced by giving drugs.
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What was the aim of Karp and Frank's study?
To compare drug treatment and non-drug treatments for depression.
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Describe the methodology Karp and Frank used
A review article of previous research into the effectiveness of single treatments and combined drug and psychotherapeutic treatments of depression.
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Who were the participants in Karp and Frank's study?
Research reviewed concentrated on women diagnosed with depression.
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Describe the design of the study
Independent design as patients had single drug treatment, single psychological treatment, combined treatment and sometimes placebo groups.
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How was depression analysed and patients tested?
Depression analysed using a variety of depression inventories. Patients tested prior to treatment, after treatment and in some cases after a period of time as a follow up.
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What was also used by some of the research?
Some health practitioners assessments of symptoms were also used.
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What did many studies find about adding psychological treatments?
Adding psychological treatments to drug therapy did not increase the effectiveness of the drug therapy.
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What did studies occasionally show?
Occasionally studies showed less attrition when combination therapies were used.
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When were people more likely to continue with treatment?
People were more likely to continue with treatment if cognitive therapy was given in addition to drug therapy.
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What did evidence show about the different treatments?
Evidence does not show any better outcomes for patients offered combined therapy as opposed to only drug therapy.
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What does this show?
Shows the effectiveness of drug therapy on depression.
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To compare drug treatment and non-drug treatments for depression.
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