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Question 13 Marks

Biopsychosocial model

Answer

According to this model, abnormal behaviour results from biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors.
Biological factors include age, genetics, physical health.
Psychological factors include mental and emotional health, beliefs, and expectations.
Sociocultural factors include interpersonal relations and socioeconomic factors.
If a person who has a biological predisposition towards abnormality, gets to live in a protective and nurturing environment, there are fewer chances of developing abnormal behaviour.
Conversely, if he is placed in an environment detrimental to his mental and social well-being, he will show abnormal behaviour.

Question 23 Marks

Diathesis model

Answer

The diathesis model explains that those who are already genetically predisposed towards a particular disorder, are more likely to show abnormal behaviour if exposed to environmental stress.
The disorder is a result of both biological factors (nature) and life experiences (nurture).
Stressful environmental experiences could be childhood abuse, family conflict, divorce, or death.
The model states that the stronger the diathesis, the lesser is the less stress required to trigger abnormal behaviour.
Hence, a similar situation leads to different reactions by different people.

Question 33 Marks

Components of emotional intelligence

Answer

Self-awareness: The ability to be aware of own emotions, wants, motivations, actions, strengths, and weaknesses.
Self-regulation: Ability to control emotions and restrain inappropriate actions.
Self-motivation: Ability to push oneself towards a goal that one has set, without any external reward or punishment.
Social skills: Ability to comfortably and co-operatively interact and communicate with others.
Empathy: Ability to put oneself in other’s shoes and understand their pain, loss, grief, or distress.

Psychology Write short notes in 50 to 60 words