Define and give an example of the dimensional model of ...

[ssal]

Define and give an example of the dimensional model of psychopathology. How might this model lead to the better understanding and treatment of psychopathology in children?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

To combat social stigma, there have been concerted efforts to ____.
 
  a. keep the mentally ill safe by utilizing inpatient hospital services
  b. enact laws that protect those with mental illness from discrimination
  c. criminalize discrimination against those with mental illness
  d. increase public awareness and provide accurate information about mental illness

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Answer to Question 1

 Definition  focuses on ways in which typical feelings, thoughts, and behaviors develop into psychopathology over time; also known as the continuous or quantitative model
 Example  any reasonable response illustrating a disorder that begins as typical behavior and develops into atypical behavior over time
 Understanding  helps in understanding the connection between typical and atypical behavior; perhaps helps with early detection of problems before they become unmanageable or significant problems

Answer to Question 2

D

[ssal]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[frankwu0507]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it