Schizophrenia: The Interactionist approach Flashcards
1
Q
Outline the interactionist approach:
A
- diathesis stress model
- treatment
2
Q
Outline the interactionist approach:
- diathesis stress model
A
OG:
Genetic vulnerability + stress trigger = schizophrenia
revised:
genetic vulnerability OR child abuse
3
Q
Outline the interactionist approach:
- Treatment
A
CBT + Antipsychotics
4
Q
Evaluation of treatments
A
+ good logical fit (makes sense if bio and psych)
- Not correct just bc it looks right doesn’t mean it is
- Not cost effective (CBT v expensive and didn’t reduce hospital so not beneficial)
- Useful to adopt interactionist approach
+ improves patients life
