Psychodynamic, Behavioural and Cognitive models of Abnormality

Here are the presentations for the psychodynamic, behavioural and cognitive models. We spent some time in September looking at each of these approaches to psychology in general. For your exam you need to describe them as 'models of abnormality' - that is, general theories/explanations - key assumptions about the causes of abnormality and general strengths and weaknesses of their explanations.

It's very useful, but not essential, to know how each model explains one or two specific disorders - we've talked about schizophrenia (best explained biologically), depression (biological and cognitive) and phobias (behavioural).

Here is a documentary on Freud which is useful for evaluation of his theory - remember that there are more modern psychodynamic explanations too, with less focus on early childhood and sex.

Here is your essay for submission through Edmodo by Thursday 24th November.
a) Describe the behavioural and cognitive models of abnormality. 12 marks AO1
b) Compare and contrast these models – which provides the more useful explanation of abnormality? 12 marks AO2