The Interactionist Approach (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

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The Interactionist Approach
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Model used in interactionist approach

Diathesis-stress model

What is diathesis?

Genetic vulnerability

Two factors in diathesis-stress model

Genetic vulnerability + stressful life events

Nature component of diathesis-stress model

Inherited genes increasing schizophrenia risk

Nurture component of diathesis-stress model

Environmental factors/stressful events

Researcher supporting interactionist approach (2004)

Tienari et al.

Tienari study sample size

19,000 Finnish mothers with schizophrenia

Environmental factors in Tienari's study

High criticism, conflict, low empathy

Condition for environment to cause schizophrenia (Tienari)

Only if genetic predisposition present

Factors acknowledged by interactionist approach

Biological and psychological factors

Treatments combined in interactionist approach

CBT and antipsychotic medication

Strength of interactionist approach

Combats disadvantages of both therapies, comprehensive

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