Ch. 2 Flashcards
paradigm
set of basic assumptions
polygenic
genes that turn themselves on and off as the person interacts with the environment
polymorphism
difference in DNA sequence on a gene on the population level
SNPs
sequence of genes
CNVs
structure of genes
gene=environment interaction
a given person’s sensitivity to an environmental event is influenced by genes
gene associated with depression in New Zealand kids
5-HTT
reciprocal gene-environmental interaction
genes may predispose us to seek out certain environments that then increase our risk for developing a particular disorder
5-HT and dopamine are involved in what disorders
depression, mani, schizophrenia
NE and GABA are involved with what disorder
anxiety disorders
parts of limbic system
hypothalamus, anterior cingulate, septal area, hippocampus, amygdala
basis of cognitive behavioral paradigm
learning principes and cognitive science
behavioral activation therapy of depression
help person engage in tasks that provide an opportunity for positive reienforcement
stroop task
read names of colors written in different colors
CBT
therapist pays attention to private enets and manipulate these to understand and modify overt and covert disturbed behavior