Psychological explanations SZ

Psychological explanations - brain and/or body

 

The specification states that you need to know psychological explanations and it doesn't specify which psychological explanations you need to know, just make sure that you know at least 2!

So, if you are only looking at knowing the minimum (2 psychologicalexplanations) then make your decision which of the 3 approaches (at least 2) you'd prefer to discuss in the exam.

Once you've gone through the presentation have a go at the recap sheets below.

Psychodynamic...

Behavioural...

Cognitive... 

Biological explanations SZ

Biological explanations - brain and/or body

 

The specification states that you need to know biological explanations and it doesn't specify which biological explantions you need to know, just make sure that you know at least 2!

So, if you are only looking at knowing the minimum (2 biological explanations) then learn genetic and then decide between brain function or brain structure to make it up.

Schizophrenia - Clinical Characteristics

Right, to start off the PSYA4 unit you need to be aware of what the clinical characteristics are for Schizophrenia. This basically means what behaviours professionals look for to diagnose Schizophrenia.

The presentation below will guide you through the notes in your booklet

Click here for a webpage that will help you make notes on the different types of Schizophrenia