Chapter 2

Question 1

Explain the Biological Paradigm

Answer 1

Causes: neurotransmitters, hormones, genetics, evolution, diseases/injuries.
Treatments: biological treatments like drugs, surgery, shock, brain stimulater, magnetic stimulation, etc.

Question 2

Explain the Behavioral Paradigm

Answer 2

Believed that behaviors could be manipulated to become “normal”
Examples include Classical Conditioning (Pavlov), Operant/Instrumental Conditioning (Positive and Negative Reinforcement) and Modeling/Observational Learning (Bobo doll)

Question 3

Explain the Cognitive Paradigm

Answer 3

Thoughts and beliefs influence behavior and feelings

1. Activating Event
2. Beliefs
3. Consequences

Question 4

Explain the Family Systems Paradigm

Answer 4

Family dynamics impact mental illness. Better family dynamics, better the illness. Treatment: Family/Couples therapy

Question 5

Explain the Sociocultural Paradigm

Answer 5

Social forces contribute to problems through learning. Treatment: Community interventions, social changes (reducing poverty, and discrimination, etc.)

Question 6

Explain the Biopsychosocial Paradigm

Answer 6

The integration of elements of all the other paradigms.