Biological Discoveries ________

question 45

Multiple Choice

Biological discoveries ________

• A) have lessened the subjectivity of definitions of abnormal.
• B) demonstrate that the environment plays only a minimal role in the development of psychopathology.
• C) make it clear that mental disorders are diseases and should be dealt with by the medical profession.
• D) have led to a recognition of the role that genetic factors and other biological influences play in the development of many disorders.

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Definitions:

Fight-Or-Flight Reaction

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, priming the body for either confronting or avoiding the danger.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, which is one of the principal vital signs.

Immune Activity

The biological processes and reactions of the immune system in detecting and fighting off pathogens.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart's structure and function, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and congenital heart defects.