Culture determines how psychopathology is expressed. Biopsychosocial or diathesis-stress models examine causes of psychopathology from biological, psychological, and social factors. Society's perceptions of psychopathology have changed over historical time periods.

1. Perceptions and Causes of Psychopathology
Paper
Prepare
a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you discuss causes of
psychopathology.
Address
the following:
Provide a brief overview of how culture is a factor determining
the expression of psychopathology.
Examine causes of psychopathology by using either the
biopsychosocial or the diathesis-stress models.
Explain the changes in society’s perception of psychopathology
as a function of historical time period.
Cite
at least two peer-reviewed sources.
Format
your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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