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Unit 8 – Clinical Psychology
Topic 8.8
How might one critique the biological perspective's emphasis on genetic influences in developing psychological disorders?
Biologically based treatments like medication are more harmful than beneficial for mental health patients.
Biological perspectives wrongly suggest that we're prisoners of our genes with no control over our behaviors or thoughts.
Genetics doesn't play any role in causing psychological disorders.
It downplays societal, cultural, or environmental factors that also contribute significantly to mental health.
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AP Psychology - 8.8 Psychological Perspectives and Treatment of Disorders
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