The Etiology of a Disorder Refers to

question 26

Multiple Choice

The etiology of a disorder refers to

• A) the developmental stage in which a disorder appears.
• B) the cultural context of a disorder.
• C) how a disorder begins.
• D) how a culture impacts a disorder.

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Definitions:

Emotion-Focused

An approach emphasizing the recognition, understanding, and managing of one’s emotions as central to personal well-being and therapy.

Self-Organization

The process by which systems, naturally or artificially, structure themselves without external guidance to achieve a coordinated function or pattern.

Regulation

The process of controlling or managing certain behaviors or processes, often through guidelines, norms, or laws within a specific context.

Gestalt Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, and the environmental and social contexts of a person's life.