Describe and evaluate two treatments for unipolar depression (25 marks). It has been believed that psychological disorders‚ like physical illnesses‚ have organic causes. Therefore‚ mental disorders are treated just like physical ones. Earlier treatments have included things like trepanning which was carried out in the stone again. Nowadays we have much safer and effective treatments such as therapies and drug treatment. Low levels of both noradrenaline (nora) and serotonin (sero) have been
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How We Define Depression Depression is a word of many meanings and can be defined in diverse ways for different people. Depression can be defined as a serious‚ long-term condition that people wish they could get out of. However‚ One could even say that‚ at times‚ depression is a natural and possibly even healthy occurrence. If we don’t ever feel gloomy now and again‚ then how could we ever differentiate feeling happy from sad? I believe the main idea of how people view depression is a condition
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MARKETING RESEARCH General information Definition: “ Systematic and objective collection and analysis of information for the purpose of decision making in marketing “ Key functions: Studies consumer behaviour Helps identify marketing opportunities & problems Helps evaluate company’s marketing performance Helps select/ improve marketing strategy Marketing Research ≠ Market Research Provides data on Provides data on company’s environment company’s own products/services/current
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Depression Outline the Clinical characteristics of depression (2 key characteristics plus 5 further symptoms) Depression is a low emotional mood‚ characterised a significant levels of sadness‚ lost of energy and self-worth‚ and feeling of guilt. The diagnosis of major depression requires the presence of at least 5 or more the following symptoms. Affective symptoms: sad‚ depressed mood‚ and feeling low Cognitive symptom: e.g. feeling of guilty about any mistakes‚ and thinking themselves as worthless
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What is a Tracheostomy? Alex Lopez English 10 Mr. Glavin 6 June 2013 Lopez i Outline THESIS: The everyday living of a tracheostomy and ventilator patient consists of the care that is needed‚ the risks that are taken‚ and how it affects life. I. What is a tracheostomy? A. A tracheostomy is an opening of the windpipe done surgically‚ called a stoma. B. A tube‚ known as a trach‚ is inserted through the stoma allowing
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Project Experiences with Conducting Research through Surveys Course: Research Methods in Psychology Instructor: Dr. Kersha Smith Student: Kyrsten K. Walton Due Date: May 2‚ 2011 The thesis of my study will be to understand a woman’s perception of abortion and depression: the view on the relationship between the two. My study will be focused on how much a woman knows about abortion‚ ways to cope with the abortion‚ and the relationship abortion may have with depression whether it is pre-abortion or post-abortion
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Mia Zentner World History Outline 2-1-13 Why Does The World Have Religion 1. INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH A. Hook Sentence * Religion is a system of beliefs‚ culture‚ and worldwide views. * There are millions of religions in the world today. * Believers have found success in life by following the tenets of the religions Judaism and Jainism. B. Middle Sentences * Jewish life is very much the life of community where there are many activities that Jews must do together as a
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Autism - As seen By Team B Lisa Key PSY 340 Autism - As seen By Team B Autism affects 1 in 88 children in America today. In other countries it may be more‚ but only those with the ability to research and spread the word are accountable. While research and psychology on the topic have come a long way over the years‚ there is much more to be done. Researchers are looking outside the box to find factors that may contribute to those being afflicted with Autism. The known factors that have been
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Research Approach Quantitative • Inferential – form a database from which to infer characteristics or relationships of population • Experimental – greater control over the research environment‚ some variables are manipulated to observe their effect on other variables • Simulation – construction of artificial environment Qualitative • It is concerned with subjective assessment of attitudes‚ opinions and behaviours • It is a function of researcher’s insights and impressions • Focus group interviews
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Stem Cell Research I have decided to write my paper on one of the most controversial subjects in the United States for the past few years: Stem Cell Research. The problem with this topic is that it’s relatively new and many people don’t realize that stem cell research can eventually provide incurable diseases to be cured in the years to come. There are basically two different sides to this issue: 1) People who want to ultimately provide a cure for unsolvable medical issues 2) The other side
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