Psychological Explanations and Therapies
Students explore family dysfunction and cognitive explanations for schizophrenia. They will assess the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family therapy, and token economies in managing the condition.
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Students explore family dysfunction and cognitive explanations for schizophrenia. They will assess the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family therapy, and token economies in managing the condition.
Key Questions
- How does high expressed emotion in families contribute to relapse?
- What cognitive deficits are typically associated with schizophrenia?
- How does CBT help patients manage their hallucinations and delusions?
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