IB Psychology 3.1.8 Biological treatment
IB Psychology 3.1.8 Biological treatment
Students practise evaluating biological treatments—including SSRIs, ECT, and antipsychotics—by appraising efficacy, side effects, and ethical implications in mental health…
How this is tested
- evaluate SSRIs for depression using evidence on symptom reduction versus relapse rates and withdrawal effects
- contrast ECT with pharmacological treatment for severe depression, referencing memory impairment and informed