Models of Abnormal Psychology

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from the Models of Abnormal Psychology lecture, including various psychological perspectives and important terms related to mental illness.

Biological Perspective

A view that attributes psychological disorders to biological factors like genetics and brain physiology.

Concordance Rate

The probability that a pair of individuals will both have a certain trait, often used in the context of genetics.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological approach emphasizing the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences.

Id, Ego, Superego

Freud's three-part model of the human psyche; the Id is the primal instinct, the Superego is the moral conscience, and the Ego mediates between the two.

Cognitive Models

Models that focus on mental processes and how they influence behavior and emotional responses.

Humanistic Models

Psychological approaches that emphasize personal growth, self-actualization, and the value of being human.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A theory proposing that psychological disorders develop through the interaction of a predisposition and environmental stressors.

Behaviorist Perspective

A psychological approach focused on observable behaviors and the effects of learning through conditioning.

Sociocultural Perspective

An approach that examines how cultural and social contexts influence mental health and illness.

Neurological Research

Studies that focus on the brain and its functions in relation to behavior and psychological phenomena.