Question 1 Farah is a 42 year old lady who lives alone in a flat in an inner city area. She has been the victim of having her flat broken into three times within a 5 year period. Farah experiences symptoms of PTSD as a result. Discuss how attribution theory could be used to understand her reactions to these crimes. Consider how a forensic psychologist working with Farah might use cognitive therapy to help her.
Question 2 Declan is a sportsman who competes at a national level. His sports are long jump and high jump. His team have employed a sports psychologist to help improve Declan’s performance in advance of a major tournament, as he has become very anxious. Discuss the sports psychologist’s use of cognitive re-structuring and psychological skills training to help Declan.
