Abnormal Psychology

This in-depth booklet covers antidepressants, different types, and up-to-date research measuring the effectiveness of antidepressant medication in treating depression. This booklet will also cover the controversial electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and main readings such as Taylor (1987) who covers the effectiveness of ECT against the debate of ECT being dangerous. Finally, a summary will be provided on what treatment plan is most effective for treating depression.

So what is learned helplessness? This booklet covers the discovery of this explanation, along with the role of explanatory styles, learned helplessness in children, mental health, overcoming learned helplessness, and a summary. The theory is also covered, with Seligman's experiments, types of attribution, and a main reading on depression and learned helplessness (Costello, 1978).