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Psychogenic Etiology

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

This theory suggests that psychological factors like stress, trauma, learned behaviors, or dysfunctional thought patterns cause mental illnesses.

AP course connection

Topic 8.1: 8.1 Introduction to Psychological Disorders

Unit 8

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