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Unit 3 Assignment
For this assignment, you will compare and contrast the early ways of thinking about
psychological disorders to today’s current view and explain the multi-dimensional model
and the major approaches (theorized causes) of mental illness. Be sure to use APA writing
style, double space, and complete the assignment in 2 to 3 pages or a minimum of 9
paragraphs. When completed, submit to the Unit 3 Assignment.
Early Beliefs
In 1 paragraph, explain what early thoughts and beliefs existed about what caused
mental illness.
Psychological Traditions
In 1 paragraph, describe how one of the Psychological Traditions helped further the
beliefs about what causes mental illness (Freud’s psychoanalytic theory of the
unconscious, humanism, or the behavioral model).
Multi-Dimensional Approach
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In 1 paragraph, explain the idea of a multi-dimensional integrative approach and
how it differs from a single approach to understanding the major causes of mental
illness.
Biological Approach
In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the biological approach as it relates to an
explanation or cause of mental illness.
Psychodynamic Approach
In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the psychodynamic approach as it relates to
an explanation or cause of mental illness.
Behavioral Approach
In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the behavioral approach as it relates to an
explanation or cause of mental illness.
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Cognitive Approach
In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the Cognitive approach as it relates to an
explanation or cause of mental illness.
Humanistic-Existential Approach
In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the humanistic-existential approach as it
relates to an explanation or cause of mental illness.
Social and Cultural Approach
In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the sociocultural approach as it relates to an
explanation or cause of mental illness.
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