Which of the Following Areas of Psychology Focuses on the Biological

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following areas of psychology focuses on the biological mechanisms that enable inherited behavior to unfold?

• A)Clinical neuropsychology
• B)Behavioral genetics
• C)Cognitive psychology
• D)Experimental psychology

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Definitions:

Tube Feedings

A medical procedure to provide nutrition to individuals who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, utilizing a tube placed in the stomach or intestine.

Schizophrenia

A complex, long-term mental health disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Acute Dystonic Reaction

A sudden, severe involuntary muscle contraction, often a side effect of certain psychiatric medications.