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Unit 3: Individual thinking
Quick questions on Diagnosis and classification: normality, abnormality and the DSM in diagnosing disorders (QCE Psychology Unit 3)
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What is the biopsychosocial model?Show answer
Modern diagnosis interprets disorders through the biopsychosocial model, which holds that psychological disorders arise from an interaction of biological factors (genetics, neurochemistry), psychological factors (thoughts, learning, emotion) and social factors (family, culture, stress). This avoids reducing a disorder to a single cause and guides comprehensive treatment.
What is issues with diagnosis?Show answer
Diagnosis is essential but contested.
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