Psychology · Study Guide
Key Points
Positive symptoms include hallucinations and delusions; negative symptoms include avolition
Dopamine hypothesis: excess dopamine activity in mesolimbic pathway
Psychological therapies (CBT, family therapy) most effective combined with antipsychotics
Exam Focus
Paper 3, Option B. 16-mark essay often asks to 'discuss' the biological explanation. Must include evaluation of drug treatment evidence.
Must-Know Terms
Cross-Theme Connections