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Stuck on Issues & Debates? Here’s the Rescue Plan.

Issues & Debates feels abstract, doesn’t it? You revise it... and forget it. Then the exam throws a 16-marker on reductionism and suddenly it’s a blank page and sweaty palms.

This article teaches you the 3P Essay Formula — a simple structure you can use to write any I&D essay confidently, even if you freeze.

Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder with both biological and psychological explanations. The genetic basis, neural correlates, and dopamine hypothesis highlight biological influences, while family dysfunction and cognitive theories provide psychological perspectives. Treatment approaches include typical and atypical antipsychotics, CBT, family therapy, and token economies. The interactionist approach, based on the diathesis-stress model, suggests that schizophrenia develops from a combination of genetic vulnerability and environmental stressors. Understanding these explanations and treatments is crucial for mastering the AQA A-Level Psychology Schizophrenia unit and achieving exam success.