The Interactionist Approach (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does the diathesis-stress model explain about schizophrenia?
What does the diathesis-stress model explain about schizophrenia?
It develops from genetic & stress interaction
In the diathesis-stress model, what does 'diathesis' refer to?
In the diathesis-stress model, what does 'diathesis' refer to?
Genetic vulnerability
According to the model, what can trigger genetic factors and lead to a schizophrenic episode?
According to the model, what can trigger genetic factors and lead to a schizophrenic episode?
Environmental stressful events
The diathesis-stress model combines which two influences?
The diathesis-stress model combines which two influences?
Nature and nurture
Who conducted research supporting the diathesis-stress model in 2004?
Who conducted research supporting the diathesis-stress model in 2004?
Tienari et al.
How many Finnish mothers with schizophrenia were in Tienari's study?
How many Finnish mothers with schizophrenia were in Tienari's study?
19,000
What did Tienari assess in the adoptive families?
What did Tienari assess in the adoptive families?
Child-rearing styles
Which environmental factors increased schizophrenia risk in Tienari's study?
Which environmental factors increased schizophrenia risk in Tienari's study?
High criticism, conflict, low empathy
According to Tienari, who developed schizophrenia from negative parenting?
According to Tienari, who developed schizophrenia from negative parenting?
Only those with genetic predisposition
What two types of factors does the interactionist approach acknowledge?
What two types of factors does the interactionist approach acknowledge?
Biological and psychological
Which treatments has the interactionist model been associated with combining?
Which treatments has the interactionist model been associated with combining?
CBT and antipsychotic medication
What advantage does the interactionist approach have?
What advantage does the interactionist approach have?
It combats disadvantages of separate therapies