Biological Causes of Abnormal Behaviour Biological factors play a crucial role in mental disorders, including inherited traits, biochemical imbalances, brain abnormalities, and stress responses. These affect all personality aspects and have special significance in abnormal behavior development. 📑 Table of Contents Introduction Biological Causes of Abnormal Behavior Genetic Defects Constitutional Factors Biochemical Factors Brain Dysfunction Bodily Stress Factors FAQs Sources & References About the Writer 1. Introduction Abnormal behavior never occurs suddenly in a person, rather it has a definite history. Three types of ideologies have been adopted to explain the causes of abnormal behavior - biological perspective, psychosocial perspective and sociocultural perspective. Each school of thought has made a successfu...
Clinical psychology is a fascinating and critical field that merges science, theory, and clinical knowledge to understand, prevent, and relieve psychological distress or dysfunction, enhancing individuals' well-being. In this post, we’ll explore essential concepts in clinical psychology, from defining the discipline to understanding its historical development, core constructs, and scope of practice. Table of Contents Learning Outcomes Introduction Defining Clinical Psychology Nature of clinical psychology Scope of Clinical Psychology Mental Health Team Clinical Psychologist Counseling Psychologist Psychiatrist Psychiatric Nurse Psychiatric Social Worker ...