It Is Believed by Some That All Psychological Disorders Can

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Essay

It is believed by some that all psychological disorders can be traced to some sort of biological malfunction,especially malfunctions in the nervous system.In other words,in a perfectly formed and perfectly functioning biological organism,there could be no psychological disorder.If this were true,then the "ultimate cure" for any psychological disorder would be a biomedical cure.Explain why this position does or does not make sense to you.

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Definitions:

Negligent Torts

Legal claims arising from acts or failures to act where a duty of care is owed and breached, resulting in injury or damage to another party.

Unreasonable Risk

A hazard that exceeds what would be considered acceptable or safe under normal circumstances.

Harm

Physical or psychological injury or damage suffered by an individual, which can be a basis for legal action.

Assault

An intentional act that creates a reasonable apprehension of immediate harmful or offensive contact.