PSYC 3140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Operant Conditioning, Existentialism, Group Psychotherapy
6 Nov 2015
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Demonological model model influenced by the beliefs of one"s culture; until recently scientists tended to agree on this, esp. during the middle ages (would"ve seen phillips behaviour as the devil"s guiding hand) Biological model sees physical processes as key to human behaviour. Psychodynamic model look sat people"s unconscious internal processes and conlficts. Behavioural model emphasizes behaviour and the ways in which it is learned. Cognitive model concentrates on the thinking that underlies behaviour. Humanistic-existential model stresses the role of values and choices. Models are often in conflict, none can explain all aspects of abnormality. Believe abnormal behaviour is a result of malfunctioning parts of an organism, specifically in the brain (problems w/ brain anatomy or brain chemistry) Biological treatments 3 most common ones: psychotropic medication processes; 4 major types: : drugs that mainly affect emotions and thought. : aka minor tranquilizers, reduce tension and anxiety. Antibipolar drugs disorder (mood swings from mania to depression)
