Compare and contrast two psychological approaches with reference to a chosen area of human development or behaviour. Identify at least one key theorist from each and discuss how their theory informs your understanding.

... Date: 11th November 2005 Bsc Hons Social Work Year 1 Individual Behaviour and Social Processes: Psychology Assignment: Compare and contrast two psychological approaches with reference to a chosen area of human development or behaviour. Identify at least one key theorist from each and discuss how their theory informs your understanding. Word count: 1 717 There are several approaches in psychology that can be used to help us to understand different human behaviours. This essay will examine depression and its causes. The author will also compare and contrast two theories on depression, the psychodynamic approach as championed by Freud and the cognitive approach as championed by Beck. The author will also examine the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Depression is defined as the mental state in which a person has feelings of gloom and inadequacy (Collins GEM English Dictionary). The most common sign of depression is a sad mood. Other common symptoms include feelings of worthlessness,

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