The 4 approaches

The biological approach to psychopathology

3 key explanations within the biological model of abnormality

Viral infection

Viral infection evidence

Viral infection- evaluation

Genetic factors

Investigation into the possibility of mental illness being inherited

Biochemistry

Biochemistry evaluation

Torrey (2001)

Kendler et al (1985)

McGuffin et al (1996)

Harrington et al (1993)

Hirschfield (1999)

strengths of the biological approach to psycipathology

weaknesses of the biological approach to psychopathology

Treating abnormality- biological treatments

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

ECT- how does it work

ECT- why does it work?

Evaluation of ECT- it can save lives

Evaluation of ECT- effectiveness

Evaluation of ECT- ECT may only act as a short-term treatment

Evaluation of ECT- side effects

Evaluation of ECT- ehtical issues

chemotherapy (drug therapy)

examples of drugs used for mental disorders- antidepressant drugs

examples of drugs used for mental disorders- anti psychotic drugs

examples of drugs used for mental disorders- anti-anxiety drugs

evaluation of drug therapy- effectiveness

evaluation of drug therapy- ease of use

evaluation of drug therapy- placebo effects

evaluation of drug therapy- tackles the symptoms rather than the problem

evaluation of drug therapy- side effects

4 approaches