Issues and Debates (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Why are single-blind trials used in clinical psychology research?
Why are single-blind trials used in clinical psychology research?
To control for the expectation effect
What is a key disadvantage of qualitative data in clinical psychology research?
What is a key disadvantage of qualitative data in clinical psychology research?
It can be unreliable and subjective
What does biological reductionism in clinical psychology focus on?
What does biological reductionism in clinical psychology focus on?
Neurotransmitters and brain pathways
Why is family therapy considered less reductionist?
Why is family therapy considered less reductionist?
It examines wider social & communication
What did DSM-5 include after ten years of development for cultural sensitivity?
What did DSM-5 include after ten years of development for cultural sensitivity?
Cross-cultural research on symptoms
What does the diathesis-stress model propose?
What does the diathesis-stress model propose?
Genetic vulnerability + environmental trigger
How did DSM-5 change from DSM-IV's diagnostic approach?
How did DSM-5 change from DSM-IV's diagnostic approach?
Moved to cross-referencing symptoms
What advantage do atypical antipsychotics have over typical ones?
What advantage do atypical antipsychotics have over typical ones?
Fewer side effects
What happens when behaviour is labelled as abnormal according to the social control debate?
What happens when behaviour is labelled as abnormal according to the social control debate?
It pathologizes the behaviour
In Guardia et al.'s anorexia study, what symptom could be worsened by the research process?
In Guardia et al.'s anorexia study, what symptom could be worsened by the research process?
Low self-esteem