(Ch 3) Models Flashcards
Etiology
Why is this happening?
What is causing the abnormality?
Goals
How best to HELP
Methods
What will WORK BEST
Biological Model
Organic Cause (brain structure, cns, etc)
Tx:
Psycho therapy
Surgery
Genetics and probability of inheritance
Diathesis Stress Model
Genetic Predisposition X Environmental influences
Protective Factors
Resiliancy
Cognitive Behavioral Model
Abnormal behavior is a result of unhealthy cognitions
Self defeating
Self fulfilling
Schema
How a person makes sense of events (he hurt me specifically)
Distortions
Faulty thinking patterns that reflect errors
Attributions
Assigning a casual explanation to an event
Ellis’ Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Wire Mom
Repeat negative statements/thoughts
Absolutes (Always, never)
Restrain and engage in positive behaviors and thoughts - balanced views
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Model
CBT
A-B-C Pattern
A (Activating Event)
B (Beliefs)
C (Consequences)
Beck’s Cognitive Therapy
Cloth Mom
Pessimistic processing
Negative views of self, world and future
Retrain to counter negative thoughts; get fired
Psychoanalytical Perspective
Freud
Conscious - easy recall
Preconscious - some difficulty
Subconscious - no recall
Personality Structure
ID: baby; basic needs; pleasure principal
Ego: teen; reality principal
Super-Ego: conscience
Behavior and Learning Model
Behavioral issues