Question

From which psychological perspective would a psychologist suggest medication or surgery to modify or change behavior?

Answer 1

Answer: Cognitive

Explanation:

Cognitive psychology focuses on the mind and the processes involved therein. It focuses therefore on mental processes which include but are not limited to, attention, memory, thought process and creativity.

Popular cognitive psychological disorders include amnesia, dementia and depression. Given that there is medicine that is aimed at slowing memory loss in the case of dementia and antidepressants for depression, it can be surmised that from a Cognitive perspective, medication can be recommended by a psychologist.