In this class, we will be exploring different possible etiologies (causes) for many different mental illnesses. We will also explore factors that can influence (in a positive or negative manner) a mental illness that already exists. In doing so, we must first understand the basic categories.
Please address each question thoroughly.
· What is the psychosocial theoretical model? How does it relate to the development of the field of abnormal psychology?
· What is the biological/medical theoretical model? How does it relate to the development of the field of abnormal psychology?
· What is the sociocultural theoretical model? How does it relate to the development of the field of abnormal psychology?