PSYB32H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Deep Brain Stimulation, Joseph Wolpe
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Chapter #2 current paradigms and integrative approaches. Paradigm conceptual framework or approach within which the scientist works. Biological paradigm perspective that holds that mental disorders are caused by abnormal biological processes. referred to as the medical model or disease model. Genes carriers of the genetic information (dna) passed from parents to child. Behaviour genetics study of individual differences in behaviour that are attributable in part to differences in genetic makeup. Deep brain stimulation treatment of certain disorders and health conditions; involves planting electrodes in the brain that deliver low-level electrical impulses. Reductionism the view that whatever is being studied can and should be reduced to its most basic elements or constituents. Behavioural the learning paradigm introspection the examination or observation of one"s own mental and emotional processes. Behaviour therapy / behaviour modification applied procedures based on classical and operant conditioning to alter clinical problems.
