1-52Why Is It Important to Have Some Understanding of What

question 40

Multiple Choice

1-52.Why is it important to have some understanding of what causes a psychological disorder?

• A)A disorder cannot be identified unless there is an understanding of where it came from.
• B)All recognized disorders have known causes.
• C)Biological treatments only work when a disorder has a biological cause.
• D)The selection of a treatment approach is largely determined by assumptions about causality.

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Definitions:

Habenula

The habenula is a small region in the brain involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles, reproductive behavior, and stress responses.

Pineal Gland

is a small endocrine gland in the brain involved in the production of melatonin, regulating sleep patterns.

Mammillary Bodies

Paired structures in the brain involved in memory function, part of the limbic system.

Subarachnoid Space

The area between the arachnoid mater and pia mater around the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.