Schizophrenia: Interactionist approach 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? PsychologySchizophreniaA2/A-levelAQA Created by: danpurdy1Created on: 05-01-18 20:33 What does diathesis refer to in the diathesis-stress model? Genetic vulnerability 1 of 14 What does stress refer to in the diathesis-stress model? Negative psychological experience 2 of 14 What is needed to develop schizophrenia according to the diathesis-stress model? Both a vulnerability and a stress trigger 3 of 14 Did the original diathesis-stress model suggest diathesis was entirely the result of a single 'schizogene' Yes 4 of 14 What did Meehl's model argue? That someone without a gene should never develop schizophrenia, no matter how much stress they are exposed to 5 of 14 What is the modern understanding of diathesis in relation to genes? Many genes increase vulnerability 6 of 14 Does diathesis have to be genetic? No and so could be early psychological truama affecting brain development 7 of 14 Child abuse affects what system and so makes a child vulnerable to stress? Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) system 8 of 14 What is the modern understanding of stress? Stress is anything that risks triggering schizophrenia 9 of 14 What drug intefers with the dopamine system? Cannabis and so increases risk of schizophrenia 10 of 14 What treatment is given according to the interactionist approach? Combination of drugs and CBT 11 of 14 What did Turkington et al suggest about interactionist treatment? It is possible to believe in biological causes of schizophrenia and still practice CBT to relieve psychological symptoms 12 of 14 What does the UK treat schizophrenia with? Drugs and CBT 13 of 14 What does the USA treat schizophrenia with? Only drugs 14 of 14
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