PSYCH 270 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: General Paresis Of The Insane, Classical Conditioning, Axon Terminal
30 Jan 2017
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Cannot yet answer questions such as do chemical imbalances cause depression, or does depression cause chemical imbalances?". Four broad theories of abnormal behavior: biological, psychodynamic, cognitive- behavioral, and humanistic paradigms. Paradigm: set of shared assumptions that includes both the substance of a theory and beliefs about how scientists should collect data and test hypotheses. All combined to create the biopsychosocial model. Anger over school and rejection by peers. Physical abuse, inconsistent love, and chaotic living arrangements during the first years of her life, before she had been put up for adoption. Biological paradigm: looks for biological abnormalities that cause abnormal behavior. All patients with general paresis had syphilis prior. Caused by spirochete (bacteria) that destroyed parts of the brain. Developing treatments that prevent, eliminate, or alter the cause. Identifying specific biological cause (identified for only a few cognitive disorders) Most disorders appear to be caused by a mix of biological psychological and social influences.
