PSYB32H3 Lecture 2: Lecture-2
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100% of their genes: eg. both parents of a monozygotic twins have schizophrenia, theoretically both monozygotic twins should also have schizophrenia, but research shows that only about 50% have schizophrenia. Why: the phenotype is not automatically pre- However, his environment really helped cultivate and develop his intellectual skills. Predominantly involved in motor and movement abnormalities. Psychoactive drugs: anxiolytics, benzodiazepines, alprazolam (xanax); clonazepam (klonopin); diazepam (valium); Sigmund freud (1856-1939: structure of the mind, id, pleasure principle (seeking immediate gratification) Defense mechanisms strategies used to protect the ego from anxiety. Freud"s contribution: childhood experiences help shape adult personality, there are unconscious influences on behavior, people use defense mechanisms. Does not say much about causation of mental illness and psychopathology focuses mainly on treatment and different strategies. Carl roger"s client centered therapy: based on several assumptions about human nature and the way we can try to understand it, people can be understood only from the vantage point of their own perceptions and feelings.
