Interactionist Explanations (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does the interactionist approach to schizophrenia emphasise?
What does the interactionist approach to schizophrenia emphasise?
Multiple factors working together
In the diathesis-stress model, what triggers schizophrenia symptoms?
In the diathesis-stress model, what triggers schizophrenia symptoms?
Environmental stressors + vulnerability
What role do genetic factors play in schizophrenia according to the interactionist view?
What role do genetic factors play in schizophrenia according to the interactionist view?
Increase likelihood stressors trigger it
Which of these is listed as a psychological trigger for schizophrenia?
Which of these is listed as a psychological trigger for schizophrenia?
Family dysfunction
What did Walker (1997) discover about cortisol levels in patients with schizophrenia?
What did Walker (1997) discover about cortisol levels in patients with schizophrenia?
Higher cortisol levels than controls
In Murray's (1996) study, by what % did prenatal flu exposure increase schizophrenia risk?
In Murray's (1996) study, by what % did prenatal flu exposure increase schizophrenia risk?
88%
What does the differential susceptibility hypothesis suggest about positive environments?
What does the differential susceptibility hypothesis suggest about positive environments?
Can reduce schizophrenia chances
Which treatment is typically administered first for schizophrenia?
Which treatment is typically administered first for schizophrenia?
Antipsychotics to reduce symptoms
In Hogarty et al. (1986), what was the lowest first-year relapse rate?
In Hogarty et al. (1986), what was the lowest first-year relapse rate?
0% for all three treatments combined
What does research indicate about combination treatments for schizophrenia?
What does research indicate about combination treatments for schizophrenia?
Generally most effective approach