Interactional View

Question 1

What is the interactionist approach for schizophrenia?

Answer 1

-The Idea that schizophrenia results from a combination of psychological, biological and social factors.

Question 2

What is the diathesis stress model for schizophrenia?

Answer 2

-It is the idea that people have a genetic vulnerability to develop schizophrenia but a environmental stressor must be present in order for schizophrenia to develop.

Question 3

So what do genes cause regarding biological components with schizophrenia?

Answer 3

• Neural correlate
• Faulty dopaminergic system
• abnormal levels of other neurotransmitters

Question 4

What environmental stressors can trigger a schizophrenic episode with someone who has the genetic vulnerability to develop schizophrenia?

Answer 4

• Substance abuse
• Family dysfunction
• critical life events

Question 5

Why is an interactionist approach important when administering treatments for schizophrenics?

Answer 5

-research has shown using a interactionist approach and a combination of treatments has been the most effective way of treating schizophrenics and reducing there symptoms.