Psychopathology: Biological Perspective
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What is the primary concern of the pathology in psychopathology?

  • Disturbances in thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors (correct)
  • Physical injury to the body
  • Bacterial or viral infections
  • Neurotransmitter imbalances and hormones

    • What is the etiology of the abnormality in biological theoretical orientations?

  • Environmental factors and social learning
  • Genetic, bacterial, viral, or physical injury to the body (correct)
  • Cognitive distortions and emotional regulation
  • Trauma and early life experiences

    • What is the focus of treatments from the biological perspective?

  • Psychopharmacology and other physiological interventions (correct)
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy and social skills training
  • Family therapy and group therapy
  • Humanistic and existential approaches

    • What is the significance of the term 'psychopathology' in biological theoretical orientations?

    <p>It distinguishes psychological abnormalities from other types of pathologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of research in biological theoretical orientations?

    <p>The etiology of mental illness as a result of biological factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the nervous and endocrine systems in biological theoretical orientations?

    <p>They interact and influence each other in mental health and illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of biological theoretical orientations on the etiology of mental illness?

    <p>Mental illness is either the result of bacteria, virus, genetics, or physical injury to the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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