Chapter 2

Question 1

Define the multidimensional integrative approach of mental disorders

Answer 1

a. Consists of five influences that interconnect to create a disorder after the trigger is set off

Question 2

What are the five influences of the multidimensional integrative approach of mental disorders?

Answer 2

1. Biological influences
2. Social influence
3. Behavioural influence
4. Emotional/cognitive influences
5. Developmental influences

Question 3

Polygenic effect

Answer 3

1. A certain trait is determined by the interplay of multiple genes

Question 4

Define quantitative genetics

Answer 4

1. Estimated the effects of genes in explaining differences

Question 5

Define molecular genetics

Answer 5

1. Examining structures of genes and microarrays/DNA technology

Question 6

What percentage of individual differences in personality are due to genetics?

Answer 6

50%

Question 7

Define the interaction of Genetic and Environmental effects

Answer 7

i. The brain and its function is plastic, where certain environmental effects could turn on dormant genes, leading to genetic vulnerability

Question 8

Define the diathesis-stress model

Answer 8

i. Individuals inherit, from multiple genes, tendencies to express certain traits of behaviours, which may be activated under specific stress

Question 9

Define diathesis

Answer 9

1. A vulnerability that makes a person susceptible to developing a disorder

Question 10

Define the gene-environment correlation model

Answer 10

i. Certain people have genetic make-up that makes them more prone to seek out environments that are more likely to make them develop a mental illness

Question 11

What is an example of nongenomic “inheritance” of Behaviour

Answer 11

Tendencies were passed NON-genetically through Moms behaviour