Asked by shanee tolbert on Jul 07, 2024

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Someone who believes that abnormal psychological functioning has physical causes is said to have a _____ perspective.

A) psychogenic
B) somatogenic
C) psychotropic
D) moral

Somatogenic

Pertaining to the idea that mental disorders originate from biological, physiological, or bodily causes.

Psychotropic

Pertaining to drugs that affect a person's mental state, used to treat psychiatric disorders and conditions.

Psychogenic

Originating from psychological or emotional factors rather than physical causes.

  • Understand the various perspectives on the causes of abnormal psychological functioning.
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Swasty DrigoJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The somatogenic perspective suggests that abnormal psychological functioning has physical causes, such as biological or physiological factors.