101614 : Psychology and Health - Psychology Assignment - MAS4782

Topic : Managing acute Psoriasis with Evaluative Cognitive Restructuring Appraisal

Describe and explain the psychological intervention that appears to be most effective in treating or managing symptoms of [condition]. Why is this approach more effective than others? To complete this task well you should: ? Identify and explain the illness you have chosen. ? Identify and explain the psychological treatment you have identified as most effective in assisting with symptoms of your chosen illness o Explain to the reader: What is the treatment. Why might this treatment be effective in theory? ? Use current empirical research to explain why this treatment is effective relative to other treatments o Explain to the reader: In what studies has this treatment been shown to improve symptoms? With what populations? Using which experimental methods? What other approaches has the identified approach been compared with? Why were other approaches less successful? ? Conclude by explaining how the psychological approach can be used in holistic treatment of the patient.