Question

In the context of the theoretical approaches to psychological disorders, the ________ describes psychological disorders as diseases with a biological origin.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: the biological approach.

Explanation:

There are different theoretical approaches in the study of psychological disroders, based on their emphasis and on the causes that they use to explain psychological disorders. The behavior approach, psychodinamic, and cognitive approach are among them.

The biological or medical approach focuses on the medical causes of psychological disorders. According to this theoretical approach, psychological disorders are in fact mental illnesses, consequence of chemical imbalances or brain damage. The view of a disorder as an illness has implications in treatment, psychological disorders are treated like any other disease, with pharmacological treatment.