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Understanding Human Behaviour

Perspectives on depression and its treatment

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Overview

Main features of depression, three techniques used in psychoanalysis and three core conditions Rogers said a therapist must provide.

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Key term

Describe the main features of depression.

Evaluation

Evaluate psychoanalysis as a treatment for depression.

Key term

How did Freud explain depression?

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  1. 1

    Describe the main features of depression.

    Model answer

    Depression is marked by persistent low mood and loss of interest or pleasure, often with disturbed sleep and appetite, fatigue, poor concentration, feelings of worthlessness and thoughts of self-harm.

  2. 2

    How did Freud explain depression?

    Model answer

    Freud explained depression as a reaction to loss, real or symbolic, in which anger that cannot be expressed towards the lost person is turned inwards against the self.

  3. 3

    Name three techniques used in psychoanalysis.

    Model answer

    Psychoanalysis uses free association, in which the client says whatever comes to mind, dream analysis, and interpretation of the transference of feelings onto the therapist.

  4. 4

    What is play therapy and who is it used with?

    Model answer

    Play therapy allows a child to express feelings through toys, drawing and imaginative play, and a therapist uses the play to reach conflicts the child cannot put into words.

  5. 5

    Evaluate psychoanalysis as a treatment for depression.

    Model answer

    Supporters argue that psychoanalysis addresses underlying causes rather than symptoms, while critics point out that treatment takes years, costs a great deal, suits only articulate and motivated clients, and rests on concepts that cannot be tested.

  6. 6

    How does the humanistic perspective explain depression?

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    Humanistic psychologists explain depression as the result of incongruence between the self-concept and the ideal self, often produced by conditions of worth imposed in childhood.

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