Holism & Reductionism Compromise Flashcards
Define the interactionist approach
Compromise between holistic and reductionist approaches.
Argues you can look at different levels of explanations to get a better understanding of behaviour
What does the interactionist approach accept?
there are different types of explanations for schizophrenia
State the higher level explanation for schizophrenia
Background of family dysfunction + starting a new job
State the middle explanation of schizophrenia
dysfunctional thought processing
State the lower explanation of schizophrenia
father with a diagnosis of schizophrenia
Name a good example which shows the interaction of different levels of explanations?
Diathesis stress model of schizophrenia
What is the diathesis of schizophrenia?
genetic predisposition (low)
What is the stress of schizophrenia?
starting a new job (high)
How is the interactionist approach different to holism?
Interactionist approach - compromise between holistic and reductionist approach
Holistic approach - argues we look at all factors being part of an indivisible whole
Name 2 examples of the interactionist approach?
- Diathesis stress model of schizophrenia
- Treating mental illness
How is treating mental illness a example of the interactionist approach?
Interaction of diff levels of explanations can from multidisciplinary approach
treating schizophrenia:
address bio aspects using drugs
Psychological w/ CBT
Family w/ therapy
