1
Q
Causal Pattern
A
more than one causal factor is involved; follows a simple linear model in which a given variable or set of variables leads to a result either immediately or later
2
Q
What is often the difficulty with regards to causes in behavioral sciences?
A
In behavioral science, we deal with a multitude of interacting causes and often have difficulty distinguishing between what is a cause and what is an effect
3
Q
Why is it difficult to distinguish the difference between which is the effect and which is the cause?
A
Effects can serve as feedback that can in turn influence the causes
Abnormal Psychology
flashcards
Decks in class (14)
# Cards
-
Module 1: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology5
-
Module 3.1.1: Causal Factors and Viewpoints Introduction9
-
Module 3.1.2: Necessary, Sufficient, and Contributory Causes13
-
Module 3.1.3: Feedback and Bidirectionality in Abnormal Behavior3
-
Module 3.1.4: Diathesis-Stress Models10
-
Module 3.2: Perspectives to Understanding the Causes of Abnormal Behavior6
-
Module 3.3: The Biological Perspective45
-
Module 4.1: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Introduction20
-
Module 5.1: What is stress?15
-
Module 13.1: Schizophrenia and the Origins of its Construct8
-
Module 13.2: Epidemiology of Schizophrenia9
-
Module 13.3: Clinical Picture of Schizophrenia45
-
Module 13.4: Subtypes of Schizophrenia6
-
Module 13.5: Other Psychotic Disorders9
