Assignment 2: Discussion Question: Comparison of Theories on Anxiety Disorder

Assignment 2: Discussion Question: Comparison of Theories on Anxiety Disorder

There are numerous theories that attempt to explain the development and manifestation of psychological disorders. Some researchers hold that certain disorders result from learned behaviors (behavioral theory), while other researchers believe that there is a genetic or biological basis to psychological disorders (medical model), while still others hold that psychological disorders stem from unresolved unconscious conflict (psychoanalytic theory). How would each of these theoretical viewpoints explain anxiety disorders? Does one explain the development and manifestation of anxiety disorders better than the others?By Sunday, February 2, 2014, respond to the discussion questions below. Submit your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates' submissions by Monday, February 3, 2014, and continue the discussion until Wednesday, February 5, 2014.

There are numerous theories that attempt to explain the development and manifestation of psychological disorders. Some researchers hold that certain disorders result from learned behaviors (behavioral theory), while other researchers believe that there is a genetic or biological basis to psychological disorders (medical model), while still others hold that psychological disorders stem from unresolved unconscious conflict (psychoanalytic theory). How would each of these theoretical viewpoints explain anxiety disorders? Does one explain the development and manifestation of anxiety disorders better than the others?