Biological Model

Model or Paradigm:

Perspective used to explain an event. Think making sense of what you're seeing!

 

Biological Model

Mental Illness is due to abnormalities in the brain structure or function.

The Central Nervous System is responsible for the ____________

Brain and Spinal Cord

The Somatic Nervous System subsection of the Peripheral Nervous System is responsible for ___________

Voluntary Muscles

The Autonomic Nervous System subsection of the Peripheral Nervous System is responsible for ___________

Involuntary muscles and organs/glands. (Think Heart Rate or sweat amount!)

Neurotransmitters

Some can cause the receiving Neurons to become excited and more likely to fire while other neurotransmitters cause receiving neurons to become inhibited and less likely to fire.

Hormone

A substance (Usually a peptide, which is a small protein or steroid) produced by one tissue (And endocrine gland/tissue) that travels through the bloodstream to another to produce and effect.

Polygenic

Trait influenced by multiple genes. (Rather than just one!)

Your ______ must trigger a genetic vulnerability.

Environment

Diathesis

An inherited tendency/vulnerability.

Psychodynamic Model - ID

Instinctual needs, drives, impulses: Said to always be seeking gratification. Freud believed all id instincts were related to sic fueled the id. Think want to have sex with neighbor.

Psychodynamic Model - Superego

 Unconsciously adopt our parents values and judge ourselves by their standards. We develop a conscious and unconscious view of “right” and “wrong.” Think nah you can't have sex with your neighbor.

Psychodynamic Model - Ego

Also seeks gratification  but employs reason what was gained through experiences, Controls id and reduces anxiety they create. Think can't have sex with neighbor but how about girlfriend?

Psychodynamic Therapies

Function by uncovering past traumas and inner conflicts enabling the client to view relationships in a healthier manner and resume personal growth.

Behavioral Model

Based in the idea that responses/behaviors (External or Internal) an individual makes

are determined by our prior experiences (learned).