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Cognitive model of depression

The value of one or more cognitive models in understanding a mental health disorder.

How often is this tested?

Tested 4 times in the last 7 years — 1.4% of all P2 past-paper questions (4 of 288).

Most often tested as Essay: To what extent (22 marks).

(Small sample — indicative only.)

Based on OwlsPrep's analysis of official CIE IB_PSYCH past papers (2019–2025).

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