Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6oETVqYJwAvideoConcepts covered:biological model, psychodynamic model, behaviorist model, cognitive model, abnormal behavior
The video discusses four models of abnormal behavior: the biological model, which attributes psychological disorders to brain malfunctions and treats them with medication; the psychodynamic model, which links disorders to unconscious conflicts from childhood. It also covers the behaviorist model, which views abnormal behavior as learned and treatable through behavior modification, and the cognitive model, which focuses on changing maladaptive thinking patterns to treat disorders.
Table of Contents1.Exploring Models of Psychological Disorders2.Cognitive and Behaviorist Models of Psychological Disorders
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Exploring Models of Psychological Disorders
Concepts covered:biological model, psychodynamic model, neurotransmitters, unconscious conflicts, environmental factors
This chapter explores four models of abnormal behavior, focusing on the biological model, which attributes psychological disorders to brain malfunctions and treats them with medication. It also discusses the psychodynamic model, which links disorders to unconscious conflicts, and critiques the biological model for neglecting environmental factors.
Question 1
Biological model focuses on brain malfunction for disorders.
Question 2
Why is the biological model criticized?
Question 3
Schizophrenia is associated with increased activity of the neurotransmitter _____.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: A psychologist is treating a patient with anxiety using the biological model.
What does the scenario mean?
Question 5
Psychodynamic model has strong evidence for unconscious conflicts.
Question 6
What does the biological model focus on?
Question 7
The psychodynamic model attributes disorders to unresolved _____ conflicts.
Question 8
CASE STUDY: A patient with depression is prescribed medication to balance serotonin levels.
What should the patient do next?
Question 9
Biological model criticized for ignoring environmental factors.
Question 10
How does the biological model treat disorders?
Question 11
The biological model focuses on the link between brain and _____.
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Cognitive and Behaviorist Models of Psychological Disorders
Concepts covered:cognitive model, maladaptive thinking, behaviorist model, psychological disorders, therapy
The chapter discusses the cognitive model of psychological disorders, which attributes abnormal behavior to maladaptive thinking patterns. It also compares this with the behaviorist model, highlighting the strengths and limitations of each approach in treating disorders like depression, anxiety, and phobias.
Question 12
Cognitive therapy aims to change maladaptive thinking patterns.
Question 13
What is a limitation of the cognitive model?
Question 14
Behavioral model believes abnormal behavior is _____ and can be unlearned.
Question 15
CASE STUDY: A therapist is working with a client who has been diagnosed with depression. The client often blames themselves for negative events and struggles to see any positives in their life. The therapist decides to use the cognitive model to help the client.
What should the therapist do next?
Question 16
How does the behaviorist model treat phobias?
Question 17
Maladaptive thinking can lead to depression.
Question 18
The cognitive model treats disorders by changing _____ thinking.
Question 19
CASE STUDY: A client with anxiety frequently worries about minor issues. The therapist uses cognitive therapy to address these concerns. The client is learning to replace worrisome thoughts with non-worry thoughts.
What does this scenario mean?
Question 20
Behavioral model treats people as independent thinkers.
Question 21
How does cognitive therapy address maladaptive thinking?
Question 22
Cognitive therapy may not work for all _____ disorders.
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