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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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