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AQA A-Level Psychology: Schizophrenia

6 exam-style questions with full mark schemes and model answers. Write your own answer and the AI examiner marks it against the mark scheme.

Question 116 marksDiscuss

Discuss biological explanations for schizophrenia. [16 marks]

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Question 28 marksOutline and evaluate

Outline and evaluate cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as a treatment for schizophrenia. [8 marks]

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Question 36 marksDescribe

Describe the dopamine hypothesis as an explanation for schizophrenia. [6 marks]

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Question 46 marksExplain

Priya has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia and has moved back to live with her parents. Her psychologist notices that family members are often highly critical of Priya, speak about her with hostility and seem very over-involved in managing her daily routine. After family visits, Priya's symptoms tend to get worse.

Referring to the family dysfunction explanation, explain why Priya's home environment may be affecting her symptoms. [6 marks]

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Question 54 marksOutline

Outline two positive symptoms of schizophrenia. [4 marks]

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Question 64 marksExplain

Explain one problem with the validity of the diagnosis of schizophrenia. [4 marks]

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