interactionist approach

Question 1

diathesis-stress model

Answer 1

states that the individual will develop schizophrenia if they have a biological disposition and an environmental trigger

an example of an interactionist approach as It acknowledges biological, psychological and social factors

Question 2

Meehl’s model

Answer 2

Meehl (1962)
- stated that the diathesis was a schizogene
- everyone with this gene is susceptible to stress and develop schizophrenia

Question 3

Modern understanding

Answer 3

we understand that many genes could contribute to vulnerability and even childhood trauma ( such as child abuse )

stressors can also extend beyond the idea of parenting e.g. using cannabis

Question 4

interactionist approach

Answer 4

diathesis-stress model
Meehl’s model
modern understanding

Question 5

evaluation of interactionist approach

Answer 5

complex interaction
evidence
treatment

Question 6

complex interaction (INTERACTIONIST APPROACH EVALUATION)

Answer 6

there are multiple biological and psychological causes of diathesis and stress

the model is too simplistic

Question 7

evidence (INTERACTIONIST APPROACH EVALUATION)

Answer 7

Tienari et al (2004)
- adopted Finnish children who had biological mothers with schiophrenia and adoptive parents who were critical, hostile
- children were more likely to develop schizophrenia

Question 8

treatment (INTERACTIONIST APPROACH EVALUATION)

Answer 8

Tarrier et al (2004)
- found ppts who had medication and CBT and counselling had less symptoms after, compared to the medication only group
- although there were no differences in hospital admissions