Perspectives
Which perspective focuses on maladaptive learned behaviors and associations?
Behavioral Perspective
Which perspective explains disorders through genetics and brain chemistry?
Biological Perspective
The biopsychosocial model combines biological, psychological, and what other factors?
Sociocultural factors
A therapist says phobias develop through classical conditioning. Which perspective is this?
Behavioral Perspective
What approach do most psychologists use today: single perspective or eclectic approach?
Eclectic approach
Which perspective focuses on unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences?
Psychodynamic Perspective
Which perspective focuses on social and cultural influences on mental disorders?
Sociocultural Perspective
The diathesis-stress model says disorders develop from vulnerability plus what?
Stressful experiences
A psychologist says anxiety is caused by distorted thinking patterns. Which perspective is this?
Cognitive Perspective
True or False: Most psychologists rely on only one explanation for mental disorders.
False
Which perspective emphasizes irrational thoughts and maladaptive beliefs?
Cognitive Perspective
According to the evolutionary perspective, mental disorders may involve behaviors that reduce what?
Survival and reproduction
In the diathesis-stress model, what does “diathesis” mean?
Genetic vulnerability/predisposition
A therapist believes childhood neglect caused unconscious conflicts leading to adult symptoms. Which perspective is this?
Psychodynamic Perspective
Why might two people respond differently to the same stressful event according to the diathesis-stress model?
Different genetic vulnerabilities/diatheses
Which perspective focuses on lack of social support and inability to reach one’s full potential?
Humanistic Perspective
A psychologist explains depression using neurotransmitters, trauma, and cultural stress. Which model are they using?
Biopsychosocial Model
Why is the biopsychosocial model considered “eclectic”?
It combines multiple perspectives/factors
A researcher studies how poverty, discrimination, and cultural stress contribute to mental illness. Which perspective is this?
Sociocultural Perspective
Why is using multiple perspectives often beneficial when understanding psychological disorders?
Disorders are complex and influenced by many factors