Week 3: Models of Psychopathology

Question 1

RECOUNT
What are the three models of psychopathology?

Answer 1

BIOLOGICAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL
SOCIAL

Question 2

ETIOLOGY OF MENTAL ILLNESS
A model of mental illness that focuses on a single cause or factor to explain the disorder.

Answer 2

One-Dimensional Model

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE | ETIOLOGY OF MENTAL ILLNESS
The One-Dimensional Model of Mental Illness does not consider the complexity of multiple influences that might be involved in a person’s condition.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

ETIOLOGY OF MENTAL ILLNESS
A model with a more comprehensive view. It recognizes that mental illness is often the result of multiple interacting factors.

Answer 4

Multi-Dimensional Model

Question 5

ETIOLOGY OF MENTAL ILLNESS
Between the One-Dimensional Model and the Multi-Dimensional Model, which one is considered more accurate?

Answer 5

Multi-Dimensional Model

Question 6

EXPOUND | ETIOLOGY OF MENTAL ILLNESS
Why is the Multi-Dimensional Model considered to be more accurate?

Answer 6

Because it considers all aspects of a person’s life and how they interact to influence mental health

Question 7

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Produced in stressful situations. Increases heart rate and blood flow, leading to physical boost and heightened awareness.

Answer 7

Adrenaline

Question 8

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Affects attention and responding actions in the brain. Contracts blood vessels, increasing blood flow.

Answer 8

Noradrenaline

Question 9

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Associated with feelings of pleasure, addiction, movement and motivation.

Answer 9

Dopamine

Question 10

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Contributes to well-being and happiness.

Answer 10

Serotonin

Question 11

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
People tend to repeat the behaviors that lead to this neurotransmitter’s release.

Answer 11

Dopamine

Question 12

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Helps sleep cycle and digestive system regulation.

Answer 12

Serotonin

Question 13

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Affected by exercise and light exposure.

Answer 13

Serotonin

Question 14

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Calms firing nerves in the Central Nervous System.

Answer 14

GABA

Question 14

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Involved in thought, learning, and memory.

Answer 14

Acetylcholine

Question 15

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
High levels of GABA improve _____, while low levels cause ______.

Answer 15

Focus; anxiety

Question 16

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
A neurotransmitter also associated with attention and awakening.

Answer 16

Acetylcholine

Question 17

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
A neurotransmitter that also contributes to motor control and vision.

Answer 17

GABA

Question 18

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Most common neurotransmitter.

Answer 18

Glutamate

Question 19

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
A neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory that also regulates the development and creation of nerve contacts.

Answer 19

Glutamate

Question 20

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Released during exercise, excitement, and sex.

Answer 20

Endorphins

Question 21

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
A neurotransmitter associated with the fight or flight response.

Answer 21

Adrenaline

Question 22

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Produces well-being and euphoria and reduces pain.

Answer 22

Endorphins

Question 22

BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS
A neurotransmitter associated with concentration.

Answer 22

Noradrenaline

Question 22

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS** ***High levels*** of ______ improve focus, while ***low levels*** cause anxiety.

Answer 22

GABA

Question 23

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS** A neurotransmitter associated with **pleasure**.

Answer 23

Dopamine

Question 24

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS** A neurotransmitter associated with **mood.**

Answer 24

Serotonin

Question 25

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS** A neurotransmitter associated with **calming.**

Answer 25

GABA

Question 26

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS** A neurotransmitter associated with **learning.**

Answer 26

Acetylcholine

Question 27

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS** A neurotransmitter associated with **memory.**

Answer 27

Glutamate

Question 28

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | NEUROTRANSMITTERS** A neurotransmitter associated with **euphoria.**

Answer 28

Endorphins

Question 29

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | PARTS OF THE BRAIN** A part of the brain involved in **speech control**.

Answer 29

Broca's Area

Question 30

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | PARTS OF THE BRAIN** Involved in **hearing**, understanding language, memory and behavior.

Answer 30

Temporal Lobe

Question 31

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | PARTS OF THE BRAIN** Involved in reactions concerning **fear**, danger and survival.

Answer 31

Amygdala

Question 32

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | PARTS OF THE BRAIN** Involved in consciousness, breathing, **heart rate** and alertness/sleep.

Answer 32

Brain Stem

Question 33

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | PARTS OF THE BRAIN** Involved with the **limbic system** and long-term memory.

Answer 33

Hippocampus

Question 34

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | PARTS OF THE BRAIN** Involved in posture, balance, coordination of movement and **fine muscle control**.

Answer 34

Cerebellum

Question 35

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | PARTS OF THE BRAIN** A part of the brain involved in **language comprehension**.

Answer 35

Wernicke's Area

Question 36

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | PARTS OF THE BRAIN** A part of the brain involved in vision and **perception**.

Answer 36

Occipital Lobe

Question 37

**BIOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS | PARTS OF THE BRAIN** Involved in **sensations**, language, perception, **body awareness**, attention and reading.

Answer 37

Parietal Lobe

Question 38

**TRUE OR FALSE | PSYCHOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS** The Psychological Model of Mental Illness follows a **Multi-Dimensional Model** because it considers severe psychological trauma suffered during childhood. Examples of which include emotional, physical or sexual abuse.

Answer 38

**FALSE**, it follows a **One-Dimensional Model**.

Question 39

**PSYCHOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL ILLNESS** Among the following psychological perspectives, which one **does not** belong? A. Humanistic B. Existential C. Behavioral D. Psychodynamic E. Cultural F. Cognitive Behavioral G. Attachment

Answer 39

E. Cultural

Question 40

**TRUE OR FALSE | MODELS OF MENTAL ILLNESS** The Biological, Psychological and Socio-Cultural Models of Mental Illness are all categorized under the **One-Dimensional Model**.

Answer 40

**TRUE**

Question 41

This model indicates that mental illness is often the result of a combination of **internal vulnerabilities and external stressors**.

Answer 41

Diathesis-Stress Model

Question 42

**DIATHESIS-STRESS MODEL** A term pertaining to predisposition or vulnerability (biological psychological or genetic).

Answer 42

Diathesis**

Question 43

**DIATHESIS-STRESS MODEL** External life events or environmental factors that challenge a person's coping ability.

Answer 43

Stress

Question 44

**TRUE OR FALSE | DIATHESIS-STRESS MODEL** The stronger the Diathesis, the **more stress** is necessary to produce the disorder.

Answer 44

**FALSE** the **less stress** is necessary

Question 45

**TRUE OR FALSE | DIATHESIS-STRESS MODEL** The Diathesis-Stress Model is categorized as a **Multi-Dimensional Model**.

Answer 45

**TRUE**

Question 46

An approach to understanding mental illness (and health in general) by looking at the following three interrelated components: **biological, psychological and social**.

Answer 46

Biopsychosocial Model of Development

Question 47

**BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL OF DEVELOPMENT** This model was introduced by __. _______ _______ as an alternative to the purely medical (biological model) which looked only at the physical causes of illness.

Answer 47

Dr. George Engel