Which of the Following Correctly Answers This Question: What Causes

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly answers this question: What causes psychological disorders?

• A)They are caused by irrational thoughts and unrealistic expectations for perfection, but not by chemical imbalances in the brain.
• B)They are always caused by unresolved conflicts within the unconscious.
• C)They are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, but not from unresolved conflicts within the unconscious.
• D)Many perspectives attempt to answer this question, each with varying degrees of success.

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Definitions:

Substantia Nigra

(sub-STAN-sha NI-gra) The structure in the midbrain that controls unconscious motor movements.

Parkinson's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.

Midbrain

Area that contains structures linking the physiological functions of the hindbrain to the cognitive functions of the forebrain.

Amygdala

A region of the brain's limbic system involved in processing emotions, especially fear, anxiety, and aggression.