The View That Psychological, Social, and Biological Risk Factors Combine

question 118

Multiple Choice

The view that psychological, social, and biological risk factors combine to produce psychological disorders is known as the ________ approach to abnormal behavior.

• A) psychopharmacotherapeutic
• B) eclectic
• C) biopsychosocial
• D) psychoneuroimmunological

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Definitions:

Genetic Factors

Elements of an organism's genetic makeup that influence its characteristics, traits, and susceptibility to certain conditions or diseases.

Environmental Factors

External elements, including social, geographical, and climatic factors, that affect individuals and their behavior.

Twin Studies

Research that analyzes the similarities and differences between twins to understand the roles of genetics and environment in human development.

Adoption Studies

Research studies that compare adopted children to their biological and adoptive families to understand the influence of genetic versus environmental factors on development.