Define and give an example of the dimensional model of psychopathology. How might this model lead to the better understanding and treatment of psychopathology in children?
What will be an ideal response?
• Definition – focuses on ways in which typical feelings, thoughts, and behaviors develop into psychopathology over time; also known as the continuous or quantitative model
• Example – any reasonable response illustrating a disorder that begins as typical behavior and develops into atypical behavior over time
• Understanding – helps in understanding the connection between typical and atypical behavior; perhaps helps with early detection of problems before they become unmanageable or significant problems
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