SZ MUST

Question 1

Outline intro to interactionistic approach.

Answer 1

1.SZ is due to a combo of bio, psychological and social factors
2.diathesis stress model
3.vulnerabilities + neg psych experience

Question 2

Outline the approach + conclusion.

Answer 2

1.meehl suggested SZ diathesis was entirely genetic, due to schizo gene, causes stress
2.Stress and having SZ mother lead to SZ
3.now SZ polygenic increase the gen vuln
4.other factor as as psych trauma can affect brain development and lead to stress
5.cannabis also makes an individual 7 times more likely to develop SZ
6.combo socio, bio factors may trigger SZ

Question 3

Evaluate interac approach.

Answer 3

1.RTS come from tienari et al,
2.adoptees whom had mothers with SZ compared to a control group without any genetic risk
3.the children rearing styles were observed
4. Children with a dysfucntiona fam env + generic vulnerability were more likely to develop SZ compared to control group
5.supports MP as both bio and family related stress leads to SZ

1.individual diff
2.same stressor and vuln but no SZ
3.not a full understanding of MP into exp SZ