Depression (AQA GCSE Psychology): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8182

22 mins4 questions
19 marks

Read the following conversation.

Kaden: “My friend has suggested that I go and talk to the doctor about getting help for my constant low mood and reduced energy levels.

Vinesh: “That’s a good idea. When I was diagnosed with depression, my doctor suggested a few different things I could try in order to feel happier again. I found some of them helped more than others. But I nearly gave up on them when I didn’t feel better straight away.”

Describe and evaluate one intervention or therapy for depression.

Refer to the conversation in your answer.

2a4 marks

Describe Wiles’ study of the effectiveness of CBT.

2b5 marks

Evaluate Wiles’ study of the effectiveness of CBT.

32 marks

Suggest two changes in behaviour often seen in people who are diagnosed with unipolar depression.

42 marks

What do the results of this study suggest about the effectiveness of using both CBT and medication to treat unipolar depression? Explain your answer