Psychogenic Etiology
Definition
This theory suggests that psychological factors like stress, trauma, learned behaviors, or dysfunctional thought patterns cause mental illnesses.
Related terms
Cognitive Psychology: The study of mental processes such as "attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity, and thinking."
Behaviorism: A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.
Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
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AP Psychology - 8.1 Introduction to Psychological Disorders
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