Which of the following are features of the biological approach to psychological disorders? (Select all that apply.) 1. There is emphasis on the person's context. 2. There is little emphasis on diagnostic labels and more on the person's humanity. 3. Individuals are treated by doctors. 4. Medications are often prescribed.

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16 August, 05:57

Which of the following are features of the biological approach to psychological disorders? (Select all that apply.) 1. There is emphasis on the person's context. 2. There is little emphasis on diagnostic labels and more on the person's humanity. 3. Individuals are treated by doctors. 4. Medications are often prescribed.

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Jenna Cherry · Answer 1

Answer: The answer is: 3. Individuals are treated by doctors. 4. Medications are often prescribed.

These are both features of the biological approach to psychological disorders.

Explanation:

The biological or medical approach in psychology views psychological disorders and mental illness as a consequence of a physical cause, i. e. a chemical imbalance. According to this approach, psychological disorders are diseases just like any other physical illness, and must be treated in the same way, which is why medications are often prescribed and usually by a psychiatrist. This approach doesn't focus on the person's context, instead it searches for a diagnose studying the patient's symptoms.