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The Interactionist Approach to Schizophrenia (AQA A Level Psychology): Exam Questions

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Which of the following best describes the diathesis-stress model of schizophrenia?

  • An underlying predisposition triggers the development of schizophrenia in stressful conditions.

  • Schizophrenia develops in people who have an underlying predisposition whether there are stressful conditions or not.

  • Stressful conditions trigger the development of schizophrenia in people with an underlying predisposition.

  • Stressful conditions trigger the development of schizophrenia whether people have an underlying predisposition or not.

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Louise comes from a family with a history of schizophrenia, as both her grandfather and an aunt have been diagnosed with the disorder. Louise’s father has recently died from cancer and she has just moved out of the family home to start a university course. Although she has always been healthy in the past, she has just begun to experience symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions and hallucinations.

Using your knowledge of schizophrenia, explain why Louise is now showing symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Discuss the use of an interactionist approach in explaining and treating schizophrenia.

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