Compare and contrast at least three models of psychopathology in terms of explanation of etiology (cause) and focus of treatment
What will be an ideal response?
• Models could include psychodynamic, behavioral and cognitive, humanistic, family and sociocultural
• Etiology: psychodynamic – unconscious thoughts; behavioral and cognitive – faulty learning and/or thoughts; humanistic – unfulfilled or unrecognized strengths; family – problems resulting from family issues; sociocultural – perspective of culture and society on problems
• Treatment: psychodynamic – reveal unconscious and unresolved conflicts; behavioral and cognitive – identify reinforcers and change consequences, change thought patterns that are sustaining problems; humanistic – identify strengths and support individual in developing self-esteem; family – identify family issues and treat both child and family; sociocultural – acknowledge and understand cultural issues that are impacting child, provide culturally sensitive treatment
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