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dmcintosh

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Define reductionism. Discuss the limitations of the reductionistic idea that if a depletion of certain chemicals in the brain accompanies depression, then the depletion must be the cause of the depression.
 
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Explain how scientists suspect abnormal behavior is caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Reductionism is the belief that ultimate causes rest in the smallest unit of analysis. However, in the case of depression, just because chemicals are a small unit of analysis does not mean that they are a more likely causal element. Broader elements such as behavior, relationships, and negative cognitions associated with depression could also cause chemical changes in the brain.

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Answer: Biological contributions range from brain chemistry to genetic predispositions. Psychological contributions range from troubled emotions to distorted thinking. Social and cultural contributions range from conflict in family relationships to sexual and racial bias.


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