Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) · Psychology (1PS0)

Unipolar depression: symptoms and features (ICD): Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Unipolar depression: symptoms and features (ICD).

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Question 1

1 mark

How can psychological problems like depression and addiction affect society as a whole?

Question 2

1 mark

In the study by Caspi et al. (2003), what specific genetic factor was investigated in relation to depression?

Question 3

1 mark

One strength of the study by Caspi et al. (2003) was that it used a longitudinal design. Why is this a strength in the study of depression?

Question 4

1 mark

Which term describes the physical and psychological discomfort a person feels when they stop using a substance they are addicted to?

Question 5

1 mark

What was a key finding in Young's (2007) study regarding Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for internet addiction?

Question 6

2 marks

According to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), state one common symptom of unipolar depression.

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Question 7

4 marks

Briefly explain how negative schemas contribute to the development of depression according to cognitive theory.

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Question 8

5 marks

Explain the findings of Caspi et al. (2003) regarding the interaction between the 5-HTT gene and stressful life events in causing depression.

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Question 9

3 marks

Psychological problems – How would psychological problems affect you?
Cognitive theory is often used to explain unipolar depression.
(a) Explain how 'faulty thinking' or 'schemas' contribute to depression according to this theory.
(b) Give one strength of using the cognitive explanation for depression.

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Question 10

8 marks

Psychological problems – How would psychological problems affect you?
Explain the findings of the study by Caspi et al. (2003) regarding the interaction between the 5-HTT gene and stressful life events in depression. In your answer, distinguish between the impact of short and long alleles and discuss how this study relates to the nature-nurture debate.

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