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Describe what is meant by “mental health.” |
MentalHealth … the capacity to feel, think and act in ways that enhance one’s ability to enjoy life and deal with challenges (PHAC, lastmodified 2012-05-03) |
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Describe and provide examples of the three criteria used to define MHDs. |
already know it |
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What is the impact of MHDs? |
Direct effects of a MHD 2. Diminished functioning 3. Failure to achieve social roles 4. Loss of social opportunities 5. Poor quality of life Personal costs- family distress Interpersonal costs- social/work loss Economic costs- absenteeism |
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Use Corrigan’s social-cognitive model of MH-relatedstigma to explain how symptoms of a MHD can lead topoor quality of life. |
① Detection of cues (a behaviour,a label) ② Attribution of meaning to cues:Processing of stereotypes ③ Endorsement of stereotypes:development & expression ofprejudicial attitudes ④ Discriminatory behaviours |
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Getting Unstuck: Alyse Shacter at TEDxUOttawa |
"being open inspires creativity & acceptance" |
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Describe and discuss strengths and limitations of three approaches to countering stigma. |
1. Protest |
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Discuss, in general terms, the implications of adopting a paradigm |
Limitations of Adopting a Paradigm |
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Discuss the clinical implications of adopting aparadigm. |
Clinical implications of adoptinga paradigm |
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Discuss the limitations of adopting a single paradigm. |
Implications of adopting a singleparadigm |
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Describe the diathesis-stress model. |
1. Diathesis-stress model |
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Humanistic paradigm |
Humanisticparadigm-emphasizes personal growth-promotes free will, personal responsibility, resilience-therapeutic approach-bear this will provide an environment that willfacilitate expression of actualizing tendency |
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Describe the neuropsychosocial model. |
already know this |
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Summarize Insel’s rationale for using the term “brain disorders” TED video |
psycho/behavior disorder is inadequate to a conceptual understanding. |
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Describe the different ways that genes and the environment interact. |
The environment affects the genes |
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Describe at least two different lines of evidence regarding neurological bases of depression (e.g., neuroanatomical,neurochemical). |
Neurochemical changes in the brain-Serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (Ne) have been implicated. However,not a simple relationship |
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Describe three domains of psychological factors. |
cognition |
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Describe two lines of evidence that gene-environmentinteractions are helpful in understanding depression. |
Caspi study= prospective look @ short allele gene variant 5HTTLPR and childhood maltreatment |
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Differentiate between “convergent” and “divergent” effects ofgenetic factor(s) interacting with an environmental factor. |
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. Describe the defining characteristics of a correlational study.Create a clinically relevant example of a correlational study |
When independent variables can’t or shouldn’t be manipulated |
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. Describe the defining characteristics of a experimental study.Create a clinically relevant example of a experimental study |
Use of independent and dependent variables and random assignment allows researchers to infer cause and effect |
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Differentiate between “internal” and “external” validity. |
A study has internal validity if it controls for possible confounding variables. |
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Compare (i.e., common features) and contrast (i.e.,distinguishing features) an “experiment” and a“randomized control trial. |
-both manipulate IV, both random assignment, both control enviro. both placebo, both blind. |
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Describe at least 3 clinical variables that are importantto consider when selecting individuals who belong to aclinical population |
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. Describe at least 2 distinct ways to recruit individualswho have a specific MHD for a study. Discuss thestrengths and weaknesses associated with each strategy |
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quasi |
cannot manipulate IV AND is not continuous |
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mixed design |
correlational+experimental |