Biological treatments

Question 1

What is the diathesis stress model?

Answer 1

having a genetic predisposition that is triggered by the environment

Question 2

What is a biological treatment?

Answer 2

1. anti-psychotics
   • typical
   • a-typical

Question 3

What is a typical anti-psychotic?

Answer 3

developed in the 50s
e.g., Chlorpromazine
dopamine antagonists - binds but doesn’t stimulate dopamine receptors
reducing the stimulation of dopamine so symptoms

Question 4

What is the evaluation of typical anti psychotics?

Answer 4

+ they work
LEUCHT 65 studies
64% placebo condition relapse
27% relapse on normal medication

• massive side effects
  ethical issues

Question 5

What is an A-typical anti-psychotics?

Answer 5

2nd gen attempt to improve treatment
block dopamine and seratonin receptors to work on symptoms

Question 6

What is the evaluation of a-typical anti-psychotics?

Answer 6

+ fewer side affects
+ more likely to stay on them
+ long term alteration of symptoms