Psychopathology: Integrative Approaches
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What can cause vasovagal syncope?

An overreaction of the sinoaortic baroflex arc.

Biological influences are the only causal factors in psychopathology.

False

Which dimensions are involved in an integrative approach to psychopathology? (Select all that apply)

  • Social dimensions (correct)
  • Psychological dimensions (correct)
  • Emotional dimensions (correct)
  • Biological dimensions (correct)
  • What is prepared learning?

    <p>A concept where certain associations are more readily learned due to an evolutionary history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the interaction between behavioral and biological factors in causing blood injection phobia?

    <p>It requires a complex interaction to occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the passage of time have on psychological reactions?

    <p>It causes individuals to react differently to situations as their environment changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The normal number of chromosomes in human cells is ______.

    <p>46</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rejection by authority figures can worsen psychological disorders.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is PKU and how is it inherited?

    <p>PKU is a disorder caused by a defect in a single gene and is inherited when both parents are carriers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Multi-Dimensional Integrative Approach

    • Psychopathology results from an interplay of multiple influences, rather than a single cause.
    • Biological factors include genetics and neuroscience impacts on behavior and psychological disorders.

    Biological Influences

    • Vasovagal syncope, a common cause of fainting, involves a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, leading to symptoms like queasiness.
    • Sudden increases in blood pressure may trigger a reaction from the sinoaortic baroflex arc, which is influenced by genetics.
    • Not all individuals with vasovagal syncope develop phobias; many learn coping mechanisms such as muscle tensing to prevent fainting.

    Psychological Influences

    • Psychological dimensions involve behavioral and cognitive processes, including learned helplessness and social learning.
    • Emotional responses are significant and can influence physical reactions, affecting heart rate and blood pressure.

    Emotional Influences

    • Emotions can drastically alter one's perception of situations, contributing to the development of disorders.
    • Emotional states play a crucial role in the physiological responses that may underpin psychological conditions.

    Social Influences

    • Social and cultural factors significantly impact biological and behavioral responses to psychological conditions.
    • Rejection, especially by authority figures, can exacerbate psychological disorders, while supportive responses may unintentionally intensify negative reactions.

    Developmental Influences

    • Human reaction to psychological stimuli can change over time due to environmental shifts and developmental critical periods.
    • The developmental trajectory can heighten or diminish reactivity to specific situations based on age or maturity.

    Genetic Contributions

    • Normal human cells contain 46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs from both parents, playing a key role in bodily and neurological development.
    • The last chromosome pair determines biological sex and contributes to disease predispositions.
    • Disorders like Phenylketonuria (PKU) arise from single gene defects and require dietary management to correct metabolic issues.

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    This quiz explores the multi-dimensional integrative approach to psychopathology, focusing on biological influences from genetics and neuroscience. Through case studies, it examines how reactions to stimuli can be drastically affected by underlying biological conditions. Test your understanding of the relationship between biology and psychological responses.

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