GCSE Psychology 9-1

Psychology 9-1 GCSE -  3.2.2 - Young (2007) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Internet Addicts: Treatment Outcomes and Implications: Aim -  To investigate the efficiency of CBT therapy with internet addicts. Procedures -  The study investigated 114 clients who suffered from internet addiction and they received CBT at the centre for online addiction. This employed a survey research design and outcome variables such as client motivation, online time management, improved social relationships, improved sexual functioning, engagement in offline activity and ability to abstain from problematic applications were evaluated on the 3rd, 8th and 12th sessions over a 6 month follow up. Results - The results suggested that Caucasian, middle aged males with at least a 4 year degree were most likely to suffer from some form of internet addiction. Conclusions -  Preliminary analysis indicated that most clients were able to manage their pres...

Psychology 9-1 GCSE -  3.1.8 - The use of drugs as a treatment, including strengths and weaknesses of each treatment: a) Depression -  Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI's) increase the levels of serotonin in the brain by preventing the re-uptake of it - Pros -  Less weight gain. Lower rates of withdrawal symptoms. Cons -  Higher rates of withdrawal and sexual problems. Higher rates of diarrhoea. Increased risk of stomach bleeding. Serotonin Norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors (SNRI's) block the re-uptake of two neurotransmitters, serotonin and norepinphine, elevating the concentration in the nerve synapse to help elevate mood or treat other conditions - Pros -  Once a day dosing. More effective in difficult to treat depression. Approved to treat pain symptoms. Cons - May cause nausea and vomiting within the first week. May increase blood pressure. b) Addiction - ...