The two predominant theoretical approaches for understanding and treating mental disorders are currently the biological and the cognitive-behavioral paradigms. Discuss and compare the strengths and weaknesses of the biological and cognitive-behavioral approaches to mental disorders, considering the causes and onset of these disorders, and the effectiveness of the treatments from these perspectives.
Textbook:
David Dozois (2014). Abnormal Psychology: Perspectives, DSM-5 Update Edition Plus MySearchLab — Access Card Package (5th Edition). Pearson Canada