Lesson 3.2.4.5.2

3.2.4.5.2 Wiles' study of the effectiveness of CBT; reductionist and holistic perspectives Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 8

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The 20 questions

  1. What specific condition were participants treated for in Wiles' CBT study?

    • Simple phobias
    • Schizophrenia
    • Generalized anxiety disorder
    • Treatment-resistant depression

  2. What type of experimental design was used in Wiles' CBT study?

    • Case study
    • Natural experiment
    • Randomised controlled trial
    • Observational study

  3. Which questionnaire measure was used to assess depression severity in Wiles' study?

    • IQ score
    • BDI-II score
    • GAD-7 score
    • MMPI score

  4. What was the primary outcome measured in Wiles' study on CBT?

    • Genetic mutation
    • Reduction in symptoms
    • Serotonin reuptake
    • Brain structure change

  5. Why might CBT not be equally effective for every person with depression?

    • Genetic factors
    • Brain structure
    • Drug dosage
    • Individual differences

  6. What does a reductionist explanation of depression focus on?

    • Multiple factors
    • Single causes
    • Cultural context
    • The whole person

  7. What does a holistic perspective in psychology consider?

    • Only genetics
    • Single neurons
    • The whole person
    • Isolated traits

  8. Why is CBT sometimes criticised for being a reductionist approach?

    • Focuses on genetics
    • Ignores social factors
    • Takes too long
    • Uses physical surgery

  9. Why is CBT considered more holistic than antidepressant medication?

    • Alters brain chemistry
    • Thoughts and behaviour
    • Focuses on genetics
    • Involves brain surgery

  10. Which data type provides precise measurement when evaluating CBT effectiveness?

    • Anecdotal evidence
    • Qualitative data
    • Unstructured notes
    • Quantitative data

  11. In Wiles et al.'s study on depression, CBT was added to what existing treatment?

    • Placebo medication
    • Psychoanalysis
    • Usual care
    • Electroconvulsive therapy

  12. What is the main purpose of using a control group in a study on CBT effectiveness?

    • Ensure random sampling
    • Increase sample size
    • Provide a baseline
    • Prevent demand characteristics

  13. Which limitation is associated with using self-report questionnaires to evaluate CBT effectiveness?

    • High financial cost
    • Researcher bias
    • Social desirability bias
    • Sampling bias

  14. Which perspective explains complex human behaviour by breaking it down into simple, single components?

    • Holistic
    • Deterministic
    • Reductionist
    • Idiographic

  15. Attributing the success of CBT solely to changes in thought processes reflects which perspective?

    • Humanism
    • Reductionism
    • Interactionism
    • Holism

  16. Why do researchers conduct long-term follow-up assessments when evaluating CBT effectiveness?

    • Reduce research costs
    • Increase participant numbers
    • Assess lasting benefits
    • Eliminate placebo effects

  17. What is the main sampling limitation of recruiting CBT study participants from only one town?

    • High demand characteristics
    • Observer bias
    • Low internal validity
    • Low population validity

  18. What is the primary goal of evaluating clinical interventions such as CBT?

    • Assess treatment effectiveness
    • Replace biological therapies
    • Prove theories correct
    • Lower healthcare costs

  19. Evaluating CBT purely in terms of cognitive restructuring without considering social factors is described as what?

    • Idiographic
    • Reductionist
    • Holistic
    • Systemic

  20. Which assessment best tests whether the beneficial effects of CBT are maintained over time?

    • Baseline measurement
    • Follow-up assessment
    • Pilot study
    • Double-blind trial

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