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What does the biological approach focus on?
The brain
How does the biological approach view mental disorders?
As diseases with mainly cognitive, emotional, or behavioral symptoms
What are mental disorders viewed as by the biological approach?
Disorders of the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and/or the endocrine system
What are most mental disorders considered as by the biological approach?
Disorders of the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and/or the endocrine system that are either inherited or caused by some pathological process
What are the first recognized mental disorders with biological or organic components associated with?
Gross destruction of brain tissue
Test your knowledge of the biological approach to psychological abnormality with this quiz. Explore concepts related to the brain, mental disorders as diseases, and the role of the nervous and endocrine systems in psychological health.
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