This is the theory that mental disorders result from organic (bodily) causes such as brain damage or genetic predisposition.
It's like your car acting up because there's something physically wrong with its engine. The problem isn't due to outside influences; it's internal and physical (like brain damage/genetic issues causing mental disorders).
Biological Psychology: A branch of psychology concerned with the links between biology and behavior.
Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system, often focusing on how it affects behavior and learning.
Genetics: The study of heredity and variations in organisms.
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