How Can We Identify Gaps in the Applicability of Existing

question 13

Multiple Choice

How can we identify gaps in the applicability of existing models and methods of social work practice?

• A) Evaluation
• B) Research
• C) Case studies
• D) None of the above

Describe the medical model in the context of psychological disorders.

Comprehend the criteria used to define and distinguish abnormal behavior.

Discuss the influence of pharmaceutical companies on the research and treatment models of psychological disorders.

Explain the diathesis-stress model and its relevance to understanding psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Autistic Symptoms

behavioral signs that may include difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors.

Insanity

A legal term for a mental dysfunction so severe that it exempts individuals from legal responsibility for their actions.

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions, and feelings.

Bipolar Disorder

A condition affecting mental health, defined by pronounced mood shifts from highs (mania or hypomania) to lows (depression).