Sz recap Flashcards
(20 cards)
what is the interactionist approach of Sz
it acknowledges that there is biological and psychological factors in the development and maintenance of Sz
what are the 2 type of diathesis-stress models
by meehls (orignal which is outdated)
modern version
what is the diathesis-stress model for meehl’s
diathess- genetic vulnerability which is only 1 Schizogene which creates a schizotypic personality
stress- is stress as schizotypic personality is extremely sensitive to stress
what is the modern diathesis stress model
diathesis- genetic predisposition
stress- environmental factor that could trigger Sz if exposed to stressful situations
what are the social factors in the modern diathesis stress model
128 genes
cannabis
childhood trauma causing a dysfunctional HPA system which means it is more sensitive to stress
what is the psychological explanation of Sz
there is much evidence to suggest Sz can be a reaction to stressful events and life circumstances
what is Bateson et al theory
the double blind theory about contradictory messages
what is the double blind theory
familty climate is important in Sz and emphasis the role of communication style
what is the message and meta message
a child wants to get things correct so when they seek clarification in situations the words spoken can present different meaning as a message and the meta message so isn’t a win and if gets it wrong then withdrawl of love occurs
what does the double blind theory lead too
if gets it wrong then withdrawl of love occurs
what does the withdrawl of the prologoned different message interaction lead too
confusion and seeing the world as a dangerous and confusing place so creates inner conflict and loses touch with reality as create own reality to feel less confused
what is the 3 types of expressed emotion
hostility
emotional over-involvement
critical comments
what does high expressed emotion lead too
it affects how the individual reacts to stress and paranoid thinking as dissociate as a result
- relpase to deal w stress of guilt and pressure
what is the aim of typical antipsychotics
to reduce dopamine levels
how does typical antipsychotic reduce dopamine levels
reducing the action of the dopamine neurotransmitter which blocks the D2 receptors
why was atypical antipsychotic created
decoupled to increase the effectiveness of the drug
what do the atypical drugs do for the negative symptoms
acts as an atognosir of serotonin and gluetamaine
why are atypical drugs better
target both symptoms
stronger
longer lasting
what is tardiness dyskenisia
involuntary respective body movements
