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Topic 2: Psychological Health and Wellbeing
Quick questions on Models of Mental Health (SACE Stage 2 Psychology)
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What is biological model?Show answer
Disorders arise from physical causes such as genetics, brain structure, and neurotransmitter imbalances (for example, low serotonin linked to depression). Treatment focuses on medication and physical therapies. Strength: scientific and supports effective drug treatments.
What are psychological models?Show answer
These emphasise mental processes: psychodynamic (unconscious conflict), behavioural (disorders as learned responses), and cognitive (faulty or unhelpful thinking patterns). Strength: explains the role of experience and thought. Weakness: may underplay biology.
What is social model?Show answer
Disorders are shaped by social factors such as poverty, discrimination, relationships, culture and stressful life events. Strength: highlights environment and inequality. Weakness: does not explain individual differences in who develops a disorder.
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