Models of Abnormality
Models of Abnormality
As evidenced in Chapter 2 of the textbook, contemporary thinking about psychological disorders includes a broad variety of models or paradigms. The list of models used in framing psychological disorders includes the following: biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic-existential, and sociocultural. Each model highlights different factors in the development of abnormal behavior and suggests different avenues for the treatment of psychological disorders. In this week’s Assignment, you will closely examine these models and compare and contrast two of your own choosing.
To prepare for this Assignment:
- Examine the textbook chapter on models of abnormality and identify twomodels you find most intriguing.
- Review the personal experience or encounter with abnormal behavior you explored in this week’s Discussion (you may instead choose an experience shared by a classmate if you wish).
The Assignment:
In a 2- to 3-page paper, provide a brief description in your own words of each of the two models you chose and discuss why these two models appeal to you.
Using the personal experience or encounter with abnormal behavior you (or a classmate) explored in this week’s Discussion, compare and contrast the two models (describe similarities and differences) in terms of how each might explain the development of the abnormal behavior described.
Compare and contrast the approaches to treatment that each model might suggest.
Models of Abnormality
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