Other Developmental Theories and Therapies

Practice flashcards covering the definitions of theories, models, and historical perspectives on mental health from Chapter 5.

Theory

A statement that explains or describes a relationship among events, concepts, or ideas, which evolves through observations, deductions, and research.

Model

An example or pattern that helps explain a theory, such as an airplane model used to explain the theory of flight.

Psychodynamics

The study of basic needs, drives, conflicts, perceptions, values, attitudes, belief systems, and cultural influences that shape every individual.

Charles Darwin

A naturalist ($1809-82$) whose theory of evolution had a lasting impact on understanding the world and human behavior.

Symbolic and magical thinking

The belief system where the workings of the world were understood through ideas like people being possessed or controlled by evil spirits, which persisted until the late $1800s$.

Frameworks

The role theories play for helping professionals in describing relationships among people and various aspects of their environments.