Chapter 2: The Biological Basis of Behavior

Abnormal psychology. To what extent do biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors influence abnormal behavior? Biological factors. Genetic predisposition (e.g. depression, schizophrenia, anorexia nervosa) Imbalance of n. eurotransmitters (anorexia nervosa and depression – serotonin, schizophrenia - depression. Hormones (anorexia nervosa ... ................
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