Psychology HL
10
Chapters
298
Notes
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behavior
Unit 5 - Abnormal Psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Psychology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental Psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Psychology HL
Unit 5 - Abnormal Psychology
Unlock Culture-Driven Healing: Unique CBT Adaptations
462 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024
Table of content
Introduction to culture & treatment 🏥
- What's Going On? Culture affects how patients respond to treatment for depression.
- Why is this Cool? By studying different cultures, we can create treatments that "speak" to people's hearts, not just their minds.
The proven approach cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) 🎓
- Fancy Name, What Is It? CBT is a treatment that has been tested and found effective.
- Catch: Most studies used "stereotypical" patients (like white, middle-class, English-speaking women).
- Real-World Example: Imagine if video games were only tested on pro gamers. Would they be fun for everyone? Nope! The same goes for CBT.
Spice it up adapting treatment to different cultures 🌶️
- Top-Down Adaptations (The Quick Fix) 🛠️:
- What? Minor changes, like changing the language or hiring staff who understand the culture.
- Real-World Example: It's like adding ketchup to a burger. It changes the taste but not the core.
- Bottom-Up Adaptations (The Deep Dive) 🏊:
- What? Major changes to the treatment, considering the culture first.
- Real-World Example: Making sushi instead of a burger. Totally different, but catering to different tastes!
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Psychology HL
Unit 5 - Abnormal Psychology
Unlock Culture-Driven Healing: Unique CBT Adaptations
462 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024
Table of content
Introduction to culture & treatment 🏥
- What's Going On? Culture affects how patients respond to treatment for depression.
- Why is this Cool? By studying different cultures, we can create treatments that "speak" to people's hearts, not just their minds.
The proven approach cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) 🎓
- Fancy Name, What Is It? CBT is a treatment that has been tested and found effective.
- Catch: Most studies used "stereotypical" patients (like white, middle-class, English-speaking women).
- Real-World Example: Imagine if video games were only tested on pro gamers. Would they be fun for everyone? Nope! The same goes for CBT.
Spice it up adapting treatment to different cultures 🌶️
- Top-Down Adaptations (The Quick Fix) 🛠️:
- What? Minor changes, like changing the language or hiring staff who understand the culture.
- Real-World Example: It's like adding ketchup to a burger. It changes the taste but not the core.
- Bottom-Up Adaptations (The Deep Dive) 🏊:
- What? Major changes to the treatment, considering the culture first.
- Real-World Example: Making sushi instead of a burger. Totally different, but catering to different tastes!
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Psychology HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟