PSY 470 Abnormal Psychology Topic 1 Benchmark: Models of Abnormality Matrix

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

BS Psychology

1.1: Describe and differentiate schools of thought in psychology, both present and historical.

PSY-470 Topic 1 Benchmark: Models of Abnormality Matrix

Part 1: In a total of 1,000-1,250 words (or 250-350 words per column) identify and explain:

1. Each of the six models of abnormality (biological, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic-existential, sociocultural (family-

social and multicultural), and the developmental psychopathology perspective).

2. Provide specific and current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment of each.

Part 2: Answer the summary question (150-250 words).

Part 1

Use the GCU Library databases and include two to four scholarly sources from the GCU library to support your claims. In addition to the scholarly

resources from the library, you can include past classroom materials as well as your textbook as additional reference material. References and in-

text citations must be in APA style; however, the worksheet should be single spaced. Please single space with the exception of the in-text