Chapter 2

Question 1

Polygenic

Answer 1

Several genes are responsible for psychopathology

Question 2

Heritability

Answer 2

Variability in a particular behaviour or disorder can be accounted for by genetic factors

Question 3

Allele

Answer 3

Different form of same gene

Question 4

Polymorphism

Answer 4

Difference in DNA sequence on a gene

Question 5

Single nucleotide polymorphism study

Answer 5

Looks at differences between people in a single nucleotide

Question 6

Copy number variations study

Answer 6

Looks at additions or deletions of certain sections of DNA

Question 7

Epigenetics

Answer 7

How gene-environment interactions can alter gene expression

Question 8

2 challenges of genetic paradigm

Answer 8

1. how genes and environment specifically influence one another
2. complexity of genetic explanations

Question 9

HPA axis

Answer 9

Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Adrenal cortex

Question 10

Cytokines

Answer 10

Initiate response like fatigue, inflammation and stress

Question 11

Ideal affect

Answer 11

The state people want to be in ideally

Question 12

Object relations theory

Answer 12

People understand themselves in terms of their relationship with other people

Question 13

4 issues in IPT

Answer 13

1. Unresolved grief
2. Role transitions
3. Role disputes
4. Interpersonal or social deficits