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3. How does the biological approach explain SZ?
Too much dopamine? Article
Too much dopamine? Article
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◄ Explore explanations for SZ
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Case study video of patient with SZ (disorganised sub type) - further learning
Further video example of a patient exhibting classic symptoms of SZ
An overview of SZ and factors underlying its cause - Annennberg Learner Video (HW)
Example 4 mark answer ' Outline the clinical characteristics of SZ'
Podcast 'How SZ works' - HW
What is it like to experience schizophrenia? -
'All in the mind' SZ podcast episode - HW
Lesson - Clinical symptoms of SZ
CCHR website - An organisation started by Szasz that campaigns against the legitimacy of mental health disorders, including SZ
Szasz vs. abnormalities in Schizophrenics
A brief version of the ICD - 10
NHS article: Controversial mental health guide DSM-5 - HW
Problems with classifications in psychology - Podcast
Mind changers BBC4: Rosenhan - Podcast
'A' grade example answer to past question on this topic
TED talks: Elyn Saks
Lesson - Issues with diagnosis
Explore explanations for SZ
Past exam answer A01 = 8, and A02 = 13
SZ podcast
Biological explanations crossword
Lesson - Biological explanations
Journal nature: C4 gene research
BBC radio 4 podcast - All in the mind 'drugs and SZ'
Some information on drug treatments
Video - More detailed explanation of how drugs work at D2 receptor sites
Lesson - Bio treatments
Presentation task
'Choices in recovery' website
Social causes of SZ - The Double Bind Hypothesis
Social explanation (maintenance through EE) - article
Cognitive explanation - journal article
Behavioural explanation and treatments - Some information (also psychodynamic which could be used as A02?)
Article on the causes of SZ from 'The Psychologist' magazine
Social explanation and treatments of SZ - Lissy et al group
Behavioural explanations and treatments of SZ - group presentation
Cognitive explanations - Sam et al
SZ topic notes from 'BrainFreeze' website
Essay planning table
Some key notes on SZ topic
Revision lesson
Past exam answer A01 = 8, and A02 = 13 ►