Treatments for Unipolar Depression (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Which type of antidepressant is typically prescribed as first-line medication for depression?
Which type of antidepressant is typically prescribed as first-line medication for depression?
SSRIs
Why are antidepressants classified as agonists?
Why are antidepressants classified as agonists?
They enhance noradrenaline & serotonin
Why must patients taking MAOIs follow a strict diet?
Why must patients taking MAOIs follow a strict diet?
Dangerous interactions with tyramine foods
Which drug is an example of an SSRI?
Which drug is an example of an SSRI?
Fluoxetine
What percentage of people showed improvement with antidepressants compared to placebo?
What percentage of people showed improvement with antidepressants compared to placebo?
50-65% vs 25-30%
Who developed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in 1967?
Who developed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in 1967?
Aaron Beck
How long does a typical course of CBT for depression last?
How long does a typical course of CBT for depression last?
Around three months
Which is NOT a common side effect of antidepressants mentioned?
Which is NOT a common side effect of antidepressants mentioned?
Memory loss
What CBT technique involves analysing events and mapping emotional responses?
What CBT technique involves analysing events and mapping emotional responses?
Thought catching
In the Holland study, what % of depressed patients recovered without antidepressants?
In the Holland study, what % of depressed patients recovered without antidepressants?
76%