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Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 6 Problem 15TY

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Solution 1

Depression is more common in the people who experienced trauma like loss of spouse or close relatives and in the people with serious illness. As many as 20 percent of the individuals experience depression at some point of aging. This is more common in women than men.

This can be treated by cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, antidepressant medication or in combination of these treatments.

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An individual has to be identified in an early stage and treatment should be given for better results. During the treatment no past issues that lead to depression should be discussed.

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Hence the option b is not correct.

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Cognitive behavioral family therapy is form of treatment for depression and bipolar disorder. In this the parents are given a specific training in the subjects of child behavior management, stress reduction and social problem solving. One technique is to record the thoughts and feelings of the patient.

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Hence the correct option is.