Abnormal Psychology

Question 1

what is the biological approach to abnormal psychology?

Answer 1

states that psychological disorders as linked to biological phenomena, such as genetic factors, chemical imbalances, and brain abnormalities

Question 2

what is the cognitive approach to abnormal psychology?

Answer 2

The cognitive approach to abnormal psychology focuses on how internal thoughts, perceptions, and reasoning contribute to psychological disorders.

Question 3

what is the sociocultural approach to abnormal psychology

Answer 3

The sociocultural approach looks at the role that environmental factors play in our mental health.

Question 4

Discuss a biological approach to explaining the etiology of one disorder.

Answer 4

Caspi et al and Kendler et al

Question 5

Discuss a cognitive approach to explaining the etiology of one disorder.

Answer 5

Alloy et al and Joiner et al

Question 6

Discuss a sociocultural approach to explaining the etiology of one disorder.

Answer 6

Brown and Harris and Wu and Anthony

Question 7

Discuss ethical considerations in the study of the etiology of disorders.

Answer 7

Caspi et al and Brown and Harris

Question 8

Discuss one or more research methods in the study of the etiology of disorders.

Answer 8

Brown and Harris (Interview) and Caspi et al (Natural Experiment)

Question 9

Discuss one explanation for one disorder.

Answer 9

Biological explanation with Caspi et al and Kendler et al

Question 10

Discuss prevalence rates of disorders.

Answer 10

Brown and Harris (Vulnerability model - social factors) and Twenge (Age)

Question 11

What is the vulnerability model?

Answer 11

argues that particular attitudes can place individuals at risk for the development of mental health problems.