Which of the Following Statements About Brain Dysfunction and Psychiatric

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about brain dysfunction and psychiatric disorders is FALSE?

• A) Identifiable brain damage is often the cause of psychiatric disorders.
• B) Brain damage may increase the risk of developing a psychiatric condition.
• C) Changes in brain function appear to play a role in many psychiatric disorders.
• D) Brain development can be altered by experience, potentially leading to changes in the brain that increase the risk of developing a psychiatric condition.

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Definitions:

Belief Perseverance

The psychological phenomenon where individuals cling to their initial views or explanations despite the confrontation with new, contradictory information.

Social Psychology

The examination of individuals' thoughts, emotions, and actions within societal settings through scientific methods.

Belief Perseverance

The tendency for people to hold on to their beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence.

Cognitive Stickiness

The tendency for certain beliefs or pieces of information to remain persistent in one's mind despite counterarguments or evidence to the contrary.