The Fact That Disorders Such as Schizophrenia Are Universal and Influenced

question 45

Multiple Choice

The fact that disorders such as schizophrenia are universal and influenced by heredity, whereas other disorders such as anorexia nervosa are culture-bound provides evidence for the ________ model of psychological disorders.

• A) medical
• B) biopsychosocial
• C) social-cultural
• D) psychoanalytic

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Definitions:

Conscious Mind

The aspect of the mind that involves awareness of the self, the environment, and one's thoughts and experiences.

Latency Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory occurring in childhood, where sexual urges are repressed, allowing for focus on social and intellectual growth.

Formal Education

The structured, systematic instruction and training provided by schools and institutions, leading to recognized qualifications.

Puberty

The developmental stage during which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.