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Early Beliefs

In 1 paragraph, explain what early thoughts and beliefs existed about what caused mental illness.

Psychological Traditions

In 1 paragraph, describe how one of the Psychological Traditions helped further the beliefs about what causes mental illness (Freud's psychoanalytic theory of the unconscious, humanism, or the behavioral model).

Multi-Dimensional Approach

In a few sentences, explain the idea of a multi-dimensional integrative approach and how it differs from a single approach to understanding the major causes of mental illness.

Biological Approach

In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the biological approach as it relates to an explanation or cause of mental illness.

Psychological Approach

In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the psychological approach as it relates to an explanation or cause of mental illness.

Emotions Approach

In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the emotional approach as it relates to an explanation or cause of mental illness.

Social and Cultural Approach

In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the sociocultural approach as it relates to an explanation or cause of mental illness.

Developmental Approach

In 1 paragraph, provide an overview of the developmental approach as it relates to an explanation or cause of mental illness.

For this assignment, you will compare and contrast the early ways of thinking about psychological disorders to today's current view and explain the multi-dimensional model and the major approaches (theorized causes) of mental illness. Be sure to use APA writing style, double space, and complete the assignment in 2 to 3 pages or a minimum of 8 paragraphs.