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Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 6 Problem 16TY

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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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Behavioral activation as the name indicates it is done through increasing access to pleasant and reinforcement through scheduling of pleasurable activities.

Behavioral activation treatment for depression modifies this approach emphasizing increased contact with positive reinforcements. It does not stick to one behavior rather set up goals and activities that should be done in near future.

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