First Class

Question 1

Dif btw Biological and Psychological etiology

Answer 1

• Biological- organic basis

- Psychological- emotional stressors, early childhood trauma, interpersonal issues, and intrapsychic conflict is basis

Question 2

Progression of HX over time

Answer 2

1. some conditions had biological causes, belief other illnesses would have bio cause
2. Freud moved psychological theory fwd
3. Psychodynamic thinking became dominant (still believed some bio cause to some disorders (schizo)

Question 3

Medication Trend

Answer 3

• 50% prescribed meds in 1980s
• 90% prescribed meds in 1997
• 50% of outpatients receive bi-modal approach now