Why Is It Important to Have Some Understanding of What

question 47

Multiple Choice

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:

Worldview Differences

Variances in the fundamental cognitive orientations of individuals or groups, including their beliefs about the nature of reality, values, and ethics.

Social Worker

A professional who provides assistance and support to people in need, helping them to cope with and solve issues in their lives, such as family and personal problems, and mental health challenges.

Steps

A series of actions or stages designed to achieve a particular goal.

Covert Power

A form of power that is not openly acknowledged or displayed but is nonetheless effective in influencing or controlling others.