Factors That Influence The Development Of Psychopathology

Explain the biological (genetic and neuroscientific); psychological (behavioral and cognitive processes, emotional, developmental); and social, cultural, and interpersonal factors that influence the development of psychopathology.

Solution:

Psychopathology, as described by Smith et al. (2020), is the study of abnormal cognition, behavior, and experiences (mental disorders), including their causes, course, development, classification, and treatment. Various factors, including biological, psychological, social, cultural, and interpersonal factors influence the development of psychopathology as follows:

Biological (Genetic and Neuroscientific)

Biologic factors include genetic and neuroscientific aspects that influence the study of mental illnesses. Many mental illnesses have significant genetic etiologies. For instance, a person with parents who have a history of schizophrenia has an increased risk of developing the condition. Inherited traits influence one’s susceptibility and response to varied situations e.g. stress in their lifetime. Some people are less resilient and thus, highly vulnerable to depression and anxiety. The brain is made up of many neurotransmitters……