Mona has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. What is etiology and why is it important when dealing with psychopathology? What is the diathesis-stress model? Provide one possible explanation for Mona’s diagnosis using this model. Explain the biopsychosocial approach and describe how it differs from the diathesis-stress model in explaining Mona’s diagnosis.
Etiology refers to the cause of a disease and it is important when dealing with psychopathology in order to know the cause of the abnormal state of a person.
The diathesis-stress model is a theory that is used in explaining a disorder. According to the theory, psychological disorders can be due to environmental stressors.
The diathesis-stress model can be used in knowing if the cause of Mona's disorder is due to stress or an environmental factor.
The biopsychosocial approach explains how the mind, body, and environment affect each other. If this approach is used in Mona's case, the linkage among her body, mind, and environment will be used in assessing her condition.