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The 4 approaches
The biological approach to psychopathology
3 key explanations within the biological model of abnormality
Viral infection
Viral infection evidence
Viral infection- evaluation
Genetic factors
Investigation into the possibility of mental illness being inherited
Biochemistry
Biochemistry evaluation
Torrey (2001)
Kendler et al (1985)
McGuffin et al (1996)
Harrington et al (1993)
Hirschfield (1999)
strengths of the biological approach to psycipathology
weaknesses of the biological approach to psychopathology
Treating abnormality- biological treatments
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
ECT- how does it work
ECT- why does it work?
Evaluation of ECT- it can save lives
Evaluation of ECT- effectiveness
Evaluation of ECT- ECT may only act as a short-term treatment
Evaluation of ECT- side effects
Evaluation of ECT- ehtical issues
chemotherapy (drug therapy)
examples of drugs used for mental disorders- antidepressant drugs
examples of drugs used for mental disorders- anti psychotic drugs
examples of drugs used for mental disorders- anti-anxiety drugs
evaluation of drug therapy- effectiveness
evaluation of drug therapy- ease of use
evaluation of drug therapy- placebo effects
evaluation of drug therapy- tackles the symptoms rather than the problem
evaluation of drug therapy- side effects
4 approaches
