Unit 3: Contexts
Topic 3.1: Health and well-being Questions
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A biological explanation of a mental-health disorder focuses on:
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A cognitive explanation of depression focuses on:
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The biopsychosocial model explains a disorder through:
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Match each explanation of depression to its focus.
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A biological treatment for depression is:
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CBT treats depression mainly by:
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Health promotion, such as education and screening, is a form of:
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Match each treatment to the approach it comes from.
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Explain one biological explanation of a mental-health disorder. Use an example.
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How should the effectiveness of a treatment be judged?
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Explain one treatment for a mental-health disorder, including one strength and one limitation. Use an example.
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A clinic offers a patient with depression medication, weekly CBT, and a peer support group.
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Why is combined treatment (medication + therapy + support) often recommended for depression?
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Why is 'depression is just a chemical imbalance' criticised?
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Why is combined treatment (medication + therapy + support) often most effective?
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A person develops depression after losing their job, having a family history of it, and blaming themselves for everything.
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In the context of health and well-being, discuss two explanations of one mental-health disorder.
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In the context of health and well-being, evaluate one or more treatments for a mental-health disorder.
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