Questions and Answers
What does the Stress Diathesis Model explain?
What are the three types of rGE Model?
Passive, Evocative, Active
Which lobe of the brain is associated with thinking and reasoning?
The Social Causation Hypothesis suggests that experiencing economic __________ increases the risk of subsequent mental illness.
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What is one of the Five Ds of abnormal psychology?
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Psychopathology is the scientific study of psychological disorders.
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Name one type of professional trained in the field of psychopathology.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Models in Explaining Abnormal Behavior
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Cognitive Theory: Explores how dysfunctional thought patterns contribute to personality disorders.
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Stress Diathesis Model: Proposes that a combination of inherited vulnerabilities (diathesis) and environmental stressors lead to the development of disorders.
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rGE Model (Gene-Environment Model):
- Passive: Parents transmit genes and influence the child’s environment.
- Evocative: Heritable traits shape social reactions and the environment.
- Active: Individuals select environments that reflect their inherited traits.
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Neuroscience: Emphasizes that understanding mental behaviors requires a look into brain function.
Lobes of the Brain
- Frontal Lobe: Responsible for thinking, reasoning, planning, and long-term memory.
- Parietal Lobe: Processes touch sensations and monitors body positioning.
- Occipital Lobe: Integrates and interprets visual information.
- Temporal Lobe: Connects sights and sounds with long-term memory storage.
Social Factors in Mental Health
- Social Causation Hypothesis: Economic hardships heighten the risk of mental illness.
- Selection/Drift Hypothesis: Mental illness can impair socioeconomic progression, resulting in lower social class drift.
Psychological Models
- Psychological Model: Explains mental health through psychological factors.
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Narrative Model (Discourses):
- Dominant Discourses: Societal stories and cultural practices shaping expectations.
- Local Discourse: Internal thoughts and narratives shaped by personal relationships and marginalized communities.
Criteria for Psychological Disorders
- Distress or Impairment: Significant personal upset must be evident for diagnosis.
- Atypical Behavior: Behavior must deviate from cultural expectations.
Five Ds of Psychopathology
- Dysfunction: Inability to function effectively in daily life.
- Distress: Extreme emotional pain or hindrance in achieving personal goals.
- Deviance: Behavior that deviates significantly from societal norms.
- Duration: Persistence of symptoms over time.
- Danger: Presence of suicidal thoughts or tendencies.
Overview of Psychopathology
- Psychopathology: The scientific study of psychological disorders, involving professionals such as clinical and counseling psychologists.
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Explore the various models that explain abnormal behavior, including the Stress Diathesis Model and the rGE Model. This quiz will test your understanding of cognitive theories and personality disorders in the context of abnormal psychology. Perfect for students of Psych 3A.
