Module 3.2: Perspectives to Understanding the Causes of Abnormal Behavior

Question 1

What are the three perspectives to understanding the causes of abnormal behavior?

Answer 1

1. Biological Perspective
2. Psychological Perspective
3. Sociocultural Perspective

Question 2

Biological Perspective

Answer 2

we try to understand how factors such as genetics, neurobiology, and hormonal responses can influence psychopathology

Question 3

Psychological Perspective

Answer 3

tries to understand how dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can lead to psychopathology

Question 4

Sociocultural Perspective

Answer 4

tries to understand how social and cultural factors can influence the way that we think about abnormal behavior

Question 5

What is the viewpoint (to identify the cause of abnormal behavior) that is becoming increasingly common in recent years?

Answer 5

Biological Perspective

Question 6

Biopsychosocial Viewpoint

Answer 6

acknowledges that biological, psychological, and social factors all interact and play a role in psychopathology and treatment