What are your assumptions about the origins of psychopathology (where does it come from, what causes it)?

1. What are your assumptions about the origins of psychopathology (where does it come from, what causes it)? a. Be specific here about what you think causes human suffering. b. How is it similar to other theories already in existence? c. You MUST reference specific ideas here using your book or other sources (e.g., Beck, 1979 – for cognitive theories of depression, etc. 2- 3 references.) 2. What do you believe are the mechanisms of behavior change in your theory? a. Here, you need to be as precise as possible about what it is that can be done to cause a change in behavior. Provide a few examples to help illustrate your point. 3. How would you be able to assess these origins or constructs of pathology (what device would you use or would you need to develop)? a. Be specific here about the kinds of information you would need about a person. 4. What kinds of problems and what types of people do this theory address? a. Does your theory address depression, personality disorders, psychotic behavior, or just one of these? b. Does your theory apply to adults or to children or both? 5. What are the strengths of your theory in addressing psychopathology? 6. What are the weaknesses of your theory in addressing psychopathology? 7. If your theory is eclectic, which aspects may conflict or are incompatible with each other? 8. How has your view of psychopathology changed over the semester, given this or other courses you have taken? a. How do you think these changes have strengthened or weakened your theory? 9. How will your theory direct your clinical work or how you interact with others who evidence psychopathology in the future? 10. Overall writing style (clarity, organization, referencing, grammar, spelling, etc.) If the questions are not clear, please let me know!