Cognitive Approach
All mental disorders are a result of ‘faulty thinking’ e.g. negative schema about things.
Strengths
It has been used to explain depression (Faulty beliefs about yourself which develops from negative feedback from others). Can also explain OCD (this develops as a result of faulty beliefs about the world).
Weaknesses
Can’t explain disorders such as schizophrenia, which can be best explained in terms of the biological approach.
If the cause of mental disorders is faulty thinking then the best form of treatment is to reverse faulty thinking (CBT) by, for example, changing a person’s existing belief system (cognitive restructuring)
Strengths
Therapies that use argument and example are very successful in treating depression and OCD. Also does not have the negative effects associated with other therapies that treat the same disorders (e.g. drugs have side effects).
Weaknesses
Can’t treat disorders such as schizophrenia.
Can be time consuming and expensive compared with drugs.
Can be time consuming and expensive compared with drugs.
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