Understanding psychology 2: Mental Disorder
This DVD starts with two case studies of depression and anxiety, and then moves on to different theoretical perspectives. Firstly, the medical model in terms of history, assumptions, treatments and evaluation. Next, the psychological model’s underlying assumptions with an illustration of anxiety being treated with cognitive-behavioural therapy. Finally, the social constructionist perspective which emphasises the socially defined nature of mental disorders. The running time is 35 minutes.
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