Wellbeing Basics
What word means “feeling good & functioning well”?
Flourishing
What are the three domains in the Biopsychosocial Model?
Biological, Psychological, Social
What does it mean when aggression is described as “inherited”?
It means some genetic factors can increase a person’s biological risk of aggressive behaviour.
What is one common trait of psychopathy?
lack of empathy / shallow emotion / low guilt (any)
What is the Latin term that means “guilty mind”?
mens rea
Name TWO biological factors that influence wellbeing.
sleep / nutrition / exercise / genetics (any 2)
Which model has 4 quadrants comparing illness vs wellbeing
Keyes Model
How can drug use increase the risk of violent or aggressive behaviour?
Drugs can change brain chemistry and lower inhibition, which makes aggressive reactions more likely.
What did Bowlby say can happen if a child does not form a secure early attachment?
maternal deprivation can lead to later antisocial or aggressive behaviour
Name two social factors that can increase the risk of criminal behaviour.
poverty / bad friends / culture / low opportunity (any 2)
What does the “4P” in the 4P model stand for?
Predisposing, Precipitating, Perpetuating, Protective
What are character strengths?
They are your positive qualities or abilities (the best parts of who you are).
How can repeated head trauma (CTE) affect behaviour?
causes damage to the frontal lobe, leading poor impulse control which increases the chance of aggressive or risky behaviour
What is one behaviour from the Macdonald Triad?
animal cruelty / fire setting / persistent bedwetting (any)
How can peer groups increase the risk of criminal behaviour?
Peers can make crime seem normal and acceptable. When a friend group rewards or encourages criminal behaviour, the person copies it to fit in and gain approval.
A teacher says to a student:
“Your analysis was strong and if you add a real case example it will be even more convincing. Let’s plan that together next draft.”
What communication style is this and why is this style powerful for relationships?
Active constructive communication.
It builds trust and strengthens the relationship because the feedback is positive, not critical or dismissive.
Explain how resilience can be understood using the Biopsychosocial model. Include one factor from each domain (Biological, Psychological, Social).
Biological: good sleep / healthy body
Psychological: positive mindset / coping skills
Social: supportive relationships / belonging
How can methamphetamine use increase the risk of violent criminal behaviour?
Methamphetamine overstimulates the brain and lowers inhibition. which can make people more impulsive, paranoid and aggressive, increasing the chance of violent or risky criminal behaviour.
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) & how can it increase later risk of criminal behaviour?
ODD is a childhood disorder where a person shows persistent anger, arguing and defiance toward authority. it can progress into more serious rule-breaking and antisocial behaviour, increasing the risk of criminal behaviour later.
Why can poverty increase crime risk, but not guarantee someone will become a criminal?
because poverty creates stress & limited opportunities, but factors (family/school/support) can prevent crime
Which PERMA element is strongest when a person is so absorbed in an activity that they lose track of time and what is one example?
Engagement.
Example: drawing for an hour and not noticing time pass / playing sport intensely / playing an instrument/ gaming/ cooking ect
What is one school based strategy that can increase the PERMA element of Accomplishment, and how does that strategy improve student wellbeing?
Setting small weekly goals that students can achieve or progress tracking or ANY school strategy that increases engagement
How does the nature vs nurture debate apply to criminal behaviour, and what do psychologists now believe about how genes and environment work together?
Nature = biological/genetic factors can increase vulnerability.
Nurture = environment/experiences (like trauma or violent peers) can trigger or shape the behaviour.
Current view = BOTH interact. genes create risk, but the environment strongly influences whether the behaviour actually develops.
A teenager sees an expensive pair of shoes. He feels a strong urge to steal them immediately to feel good. He doesn’t think about right vs wrong and doesn’t feel guilty about it. Which part of Freud’s personality structure is dominating his behaviour?
The ID
Which theory argues that people who have low self-control are more likely to act impulsively, seek immediate rewards, and therefore have a higher risk of criminal behaviour?
Self-Control Theory of Crime