PSYB32H3 Lecture : PSYB32 Lec 2 Sept 18 2012.docx
23 Oct 2012
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Abnormal psychology lecture 2 september 18th 2012. Paradigms a set of basic assumptions a clinician will make, how to gather data and how to think about the patient. Biological paradigm follows biological theory that reasons for abnormal behaviour is due to some bio-neurological reason. Behavioural genetics the study of individual differences that are attributable in part to differences in genetic make up. Genotype inherited, unobservable genetic constitution of your genetic makeup. Phenotype individual"s observable behavioural characteristics product of the genotype and the environment. 1st degree relative may be your siblings or parents. Twin method monozygotic twins share 100% genetic make up(identical twins), dizygotic twins share 50% genetic make up. Concordance when twins are similar diagnostically (same disorder) higher in monozygotic twins, lower in di shows that genetics are playing a major role denotes heritability can rule out environmental roles this way. Linkage analysis biological or genetic markers blood samples, urine samples examined for commonalities.
