Social Influence evaluations 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyDepressionObsessive compulsive disordersPhobic disordersA2/A-levelAQA Created by: hparkinson99Created on: 01-06-18 10:38 What is a strength of the explanation of phobias? The two-process model is a stronger explanation than Watson and Rayner's classical conditioning 1 of 12 What are limitations of the explanation of phobias? 1) Not all bad experiences lead to phobias 2) Incomplete explanation (innate fear of some things) 2 of 12 What is a strength of treatments for phobias? Systematic desensitisation is effective (Gilroy et al.: at 3 and 33 months- fear of spiders) 3 of 12 What are limitations of treatments for phobias? 1) Flooding can be very traumatic (not unethical, but a waste of time/ money) 2) Flooding isn't effective for complex phobias 4 of 12 What is a strength of the explanation of depression? Beck's theory has practical applications (for CBT) 5 of 12 What are limitations of the explanation of depression? 1) Beck's theory doesn't explain all aspects (e.g. anger) 2) Ellis' model is a partial explanation (sometimes without an obvious cause) 6 of 12 What is a strength of CBT for treating depression? It is effective (just as effective as medication and especially if taken alongside it) 7 of 12 What are limitations of CBT for treating depression? 1) Success may be due to the therapist-patient relationship 2) Focus is on the present and the future (the past is just as important 8 of 12 What are the strengths of the explanation of OCD? 1) Supporting evidence for genes (68% MZ twins share OCD 31% of DZ) 2) Neural explanation support (antidepressants are effective) 9 of 12 What is a limitation of the explanation of OCD? Environmental risk factors are also involved (these can also trigger/ increase risk of OCD- DIATHESIS STRESS) 10 of 12 What are strengths of treatments for OCD? 1) Drug therapy is effective (reduced symptoms for 70%) 2) It is cost-effective and non-disru 11 of 12 What is a limitation of treatments for OCD? It may not benefit everyone and people may suffer mild- extreme side effects. 12 of 12
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