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Compare and contrast at least three models of psychopathology in terms of explanation of etiology (cause) and focus of treatment.
 
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Question 2

Forebrain is to ____ as hindbrain is to ____.
 
  a. alertness and attention; language, thought, and memory
  b. serotonin-based systems; dopamine-based systems
  c. higher mental functions; basic bodily functions and instincts
  d. visual and spatial abilities; emotions and motivation



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Answer to Question 1

 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

Answer to Question 2

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