A Strength of the Biological Approach Is That

question 9

Multiple Choice

A strength of the biological approach is that

• A) it has succeeded in identifying specific parameters for psychologists who want to change behavior.
• B) there seems to be no limit to psychologists' ability to test for biological factors.
• C) most of its advocates are medical doctors with an interest in treating disease.
• D) it makes a variety of suggestions for personality change.

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Definitions:

Dysfunctional Schemas

Enduring patterns of thought and behavior that are maladaptive and deeply ingrained, often leading to dysfunctional outcomes.

Personality Disorders

A class of mental disorders characterized by long-lasting rigid patterns of thought and behavior that significantly disrupt social functioning and personal relationships.

Beck

Refers to Aaron T. Beck, a prominent psychiatrist known for developing cognitive therapy, which later evolved into cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Functional Analysis

An approach in behavior therapy to identify the antecedents and consequences of behaviors to understand and modify them.