Compare and Contrast the Sociocultural Theory of Abnormality and the Biopsychosocial

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Essay

Compare and contrast the sociocultural theory of abnormality and the biopsychosocial theory of abnormality. Discuss how each would explain the causes of generalized anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Certain Income

Income that is guaranteed or known, without any risk of fluctuation or loss.

Uncertain Income

Income that is not guaranteed and can vary significantly from period to period, often depending on factors like market demand or job security.

Marginal Utility

The bonus utility or pleasure experienced by someone when consuming another unit of a given good or service.

Risk-averse

A description of an individual's or entity's preference for avoiding loss over making a gain.