Diathesis Stress Model Flashcards
1
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Diathesis stress model
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Sees SZ as a result of interaction between biological and environmental influences
SZ can develop due to amount of stresses they experience over their life time
2
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Diathesis
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Strong evidence genes play a role in development of SZ
MZ twins share 100% have a higher risk of SZ than DZ twins
50% of MZ twins one twin has SZ the other doesn’t
This shows environmental factors play a role
3
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Stress
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Stressful life events can trigger SZ such as childhood trauma
Varse found children who experience sever trauma before 16 are 3x more likely to develop SZ
Living in an urban environment also increases SZ
4
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Treatment according to the interactionist approach
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Compatible with both biological and psychological treatments
Combine drug therapies
