In an Abnormal Psychology Class, Students Were Assigned to Debate

question 110

Multiple Choice

In an abnormal psychology class, students were assigned to debate the causes of abnormality. One team of students argued that people's life circumstances caused them to develop psychological disorders. To support their argument, the students cited studies that found that people who are socially isolated, have few financial resources, and are unemployed have higher rates of depression and anxiety. The students' arguments support the _____ theory of abnormality.

• A) biological
• B) psychological
• C) sociocultural
• D) biopsychosocial