PSYC 3082 Chapter : Test 1 Chapter 2
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One-dimensional vs. multidimensional models: one dimensional models, explain behavior in terms of a single cause, tendency to ignore information from other areas, multidimensional models. Interdisciplinary, ecletic, and integrative: system of influences that cause and maintain suffering, draws upon information from several sources, abnormal behavior results from multiple influences. Multidimensional models of abnormal behavior: major influences, biological, behavioral, emotional, social & culture, developmental. Genetic contributions to psychopathology: phenotype vs. genotype, nature of genes, dna, 23 pairs of chromosomes, dominant vs. recessive genes, development and behavior is often polygenetic, play a role in personality, genetic contribution to psychopathology, less than 50% Inheritability factor: estimates the amount of behavior that is inherited by genes. The closer it is to 1, the closer it is related to one"s genetic makeup. Rated from 0 to 1: eye color- pretty much all genetic bc you have it before any environmental impact bc created in the womb.
