Influences of psychopathology Flashcards
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Emotions
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Influence how we respond to problems and challenges in our environment. Short lived states; Affect
Behavioral; Facial expressions
Experience; How you feel
Physiological’ changes in body
2
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Culture and ethnic factors
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Some disorders affect men/women differently. Eg depression is nearly twice as common in women. Attitudes toward disorders might differ
3
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Hikikomori
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Mostly in men, completely shutting off from society.
4
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Interpersonal factors
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quality of relationships, social support. Trauma or transference;
5
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Object relations theory
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People come to understand themselv es in terms of how their relationship is with others.
6
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Interpersonal therapy
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Importance of current relationships in a person's life. 4 issues; Unresolved grief Role transitions Role disputes Interpersonal or social deficit