The Acceptance of Organic or Biological Causes for Mental Disorders

question 71

Multiple Choice

The acceptance of organic or biological causes for mental disorders was enhanced by medical breakthroughs such as Louis Pasteur's (1822-1895) ____.

• A) development of the first antibiotics
• B) development of vaccines for illnesses
• C) germ theory of disease
• D) pathological theory of disease

---

Definitions:

Radioactive Isotope

An isotope of an element that spontaneously undergoes decay, releasing ionizing radiation in the process.

Storage Vial

A small container used for storing liquid samples, often used in scientific laboratories to hold samples securely.

Green Chemistry

A field of chemistry focused on designing products and processes that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances to protect human health and the environment.

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change, often affecting air, water, and soil quality.