Phobias, Depression and OCD AO3 Flashcards
Behavioural approach to explaining phobias - Strengths
Real-world application
Linking phobias to bad experiences
Behavioural approach to explaining phobias - Limitations
Inability to explain cognitive aspects
Evolutionary Phobias
Behavioural approach to treating phobias - Strengths
Effectiveness
Usefulness for ppl with learning disabilities
Cost Effective
Behavioural approach to treating phobias - Limitations
Traumatic
The cognitive approach to explaining depression - Strengths
Becks model supporting research
Real world application to screening for depression
Ellis’ ABC model - in treating depression
The cognitive approach to explaining depression - Limitations
Ellis’ model only explain reactive depression
Ethical Issues
The cognitive approach to treating depression - Strengths
Effectiveness
Effective for learning disabilities
The cognitive approach to treating depression - Limitations
Suitability for diverse clients
High relapse rates
Biological Approach to explaining OCD - Strengths
Genetic explanation for OCD
Neural model - supporting evidence
Biological Approach to explaining OCD - Limitations
Environmental risk factors
No unique neural system
Biological Approach to treating OCD - Strengths
Effectiveness
Cost effective + non-disruptive
Biological Approach to treating OCD - Limitations
Serious side effects
Biased evidence
