Psychopathology - Cognitive Treatment AO3

Question 1

What are the strengths of the CBT?

Answer 1

1. highly effective (March et al found that 81% of the participants that used CBT significantly improved) which shows that it has a high reliability
2. it’s more cost effective than other treatments as it has long-term benefits so it’s reliable

Question 2

What are the weakness of the CBT?

Answer 2

1. can’t be generalised to everyone as it relies on discussing problems and feeling and addicts or people with learning disabilities may not be able to do that so it depends on the person (individual differences)
2. dependent on how good the therapist is (contributes to 15% of the effectiveness) and therefore faces ethical concerns as the therapist could abuse their power (may harm patient which goes against protection of participants)