Clinical Drug Trials, PTSD and SSRIs

Travis DixonAbnormal Psychology, Biological Psychology, Research Methodology

This post is designed to be used in lesson 4.6 in the PTSD unit plan. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of drug therapy using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to treat PTSD, we need to consult the research. The most common way the effectiveness of drugs are tested is through a carefully controlled experiments. These experiments are also known …

Exam Tip: How to explain an etiology of a disorder…

Travis DixonAbnormal Psychology, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Revision and Exam Preparation, Teaching Ideas

Explaining an etiology of a disorder can be quite tricky for some students because they focus on the disorder in general. But in order to have a really effective explanation you’re better to focus on specific symptoms. A three step approach to explaining an etiology When learning an etiology or planning an exam answer, you can follow these three simple …