PSYB32H3 Lecture Notes - Countertransference, Monoamine Oxidase A, Cultural Diversity
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Paradigm: set of basic assumptions, general perspective, defines how to conceptualize/study/think about a subject, gather/interpret data. Kuhn subjective factors and limitations in our perspective on the universe = conduct of scientific inquiry. Paradigm: conceptual framework/approach within which scientists work, outline universe of scientific inquiry. Specify problems scientists will investigate, how they investigate; intrinsic part of science; vital function of rules to be followed; basis of definition/collection of data, affect interpretation of facts. 4 major types of paradigms: biological, cognitive-behavioural, psychoanalytical, and humanistic-existential. Psychodynamic and humanistic-existential paradigms have become less influential. 2 influential paradigms: the diathesis-stress and bio-psychosocial basis for integrative approach. Biological paradigm continuation of somatogenic hypothesis; mental disorders caused by biological processes; aka medical model/disease model. Study of abnormal behaviour is linked historically to medicine. Medical illnesses differ but share characteristic that some biological process is disrupted/ not functioning biological paradigm.
