Title: Comprehensive Class Notes on Psychology
and Abnormality for A2 Psychology (CIE A-Level
Psychology 9990)
Introduction:
This document provides extensive notes on
Psychology and Abnormality for the A2 Psychology
module, following the CIE A-Level Psychology 9990
syllabus. The notes are organized in a concise and
structured manner, covering various topics related
to abnormal psychology. Each section includes
descriptions and evaluation points to enhance
understanding and critical thinking. Additionally,
relevant studies within the syllabus are
incorporated to provide comprehensive coverage
of the subject matter. This 20-page file serves as a
valuable resource for students, consolidating
lectures and supplementary materials into a single,
comprehensive document.
Section 1: Schizophrenia
,1.1 Characteristics of Schizophrenia
1.2 Symptom Assessments
Description and evaluation of symptom
assessment measures
1.3 Explanations of Schizophrenia
Genetic explanation: Description and evaluation
Biochemical explanation: Description and
evaluation
Cognitive explanation: Description and evaluation
1.4 Treatments for Schizophrenia
Biochemical treatments: Description and
evaluation points
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Description and
evaluation points
Token economies: Description and evaluation
points
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Description
and evaluation points
, Section 2: Bipolar Disorder and Depression
2.1 Characteristics of Bipolar Disorder and
Depression
2.2 Symptom Assessments
Description and evaluation of symptom
assessment measures
2.3 Explanations of Bipolar Disorder and
Depression
Genetic explanation: Description and evaluation
Neurochemical explanation: Description and
evaluation
Cognitive explanation: Description and evaluation
2.4 Treatments for Bipolar Disorder and
Depression
Biochemical treatments: Description and
evaluation points
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Description and
evaluation points
and Abnormality for A2 Psychology (CIE A-Level
Psychology 9990)
Introduction:
This document provides extensive notes on
Psychology and Abnormality for the A2 Psychology
module, following the CIE A-Level Psychology 9990
syllabus. The notes are organized in a concise and
structured manner, covering various topics related
to abnormal psychology. Each section includes
descriptions and evaluation points to enhance
understanding and critical thinking. Additionally,
relevant studies within the syllabus are
incorporated to provide comprehensive coverage
of the subject matter. This 20-page file serves as a
valuable resource for students, consolidating
lectures and supplementary materials into a single,
comprehensive document.
Section 1: Schizophrenia
,1.1 Characteristics of Schizophrenia
1.2 Symptom Assessments
Description and evaluation of symptom
assessment measures
1.3 Explanations of Schizophrenia
Genetic explanation: Description and evaluation
Biochemical explanation: Description and
evaluation
Cognitive explanation: Description and evaluation
1.4 Treatments for Schizophrenia
Biochemical treatments: Description and
evaluation points
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Description and
evaluation points
Token economies: Description and evaluation
points
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Description
and evaluation points
, Section 2: Bipolar Disorder and Depression
2.1 Characteristics of Bipolar Disorder and
Depression
2.2 Symptom Assessments
Description and evaluation of symptom
assessment measures
2.3 Explanations of Bipolar Disorder and
Depression
Genetic explanation: Description and evaluation
Neurochemical explanation: Description and
evaluation
Cognitive explanation: Description and evaluation
2.4 Treatments for Bipolar Disorder and
Depression
Biochemical treatments: Description and
evaluation points
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Description and
evaluation points
