Forum 2

Abnormal behaviors rarely have a single cause. Instead, they usually emerge from a complex interaction of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors. THIS SHOULD BE CLEAR FROM THE READING.

In this assignment, you will explore how this multicausal nature of abnormal behavior makes diagnosis and treatment especially challenging.

In a response of approximately 300- 400 words, discuss why abnormal behaviors are difficult to treat when multiple causes are involved. Consider how factors such as genetics, brain chemistry, personality, trauma, learning history, family dynamics, culture, and social stressors may overlap and interact. You may also reflect on how these interacting causes can differ from person to person, even when individuals share the same diagnosis.

As part of your discussion, think about the implications of multicausality for treatment planning. For example, why might a single treatment approachsuch as medication or therapy alonebe insufficient? How does the presence of multiple contributing factors complicate decisions about treatment methods, duration, or effectiveness? You may also consider challenges such as relapse, treatment resistance, or the need for individualized and long-term care.

You are encouraged to connect course concepts to real-world examples, clinical scenarios, or general observations about mental health treatment, but you should not use direct quotations or copy from outside sources. This assignment is designed to assess your understanding of the material, so your response must be written in your own words and reflect your own thinking. Not CLAUDE, NOT DEEPSEEK, not GEMINI, not GPT, and definitely NOT GROK!.

You do not need to respond to or comment on other students posts. Focus instead on developing a clear, thoughtful, and well-organized discussion. Make sure your ideas are logically structured, with an introduction that outlines your main points and a conclusion that ties them together.

Academic Integrity Reminder:

This is an individual assignment. You are expected to do your own work and submit an original response. Plagiarism or submitting work that is not your own violates course policy.

AI Use Declaration:

At the end of your response, you must include a brief statement declaring whether you used any artificial intelligence tools to assist you. If you did use AI, clearly list the program(s) or language model(s) used (for example, ChatGPT, Grammarly, etc.). If you did not use AI, state that explicitly. That’s easy, but if you forget that, then you will lose ten points automatically. YIKES!!!!!!

AI is amazing for grammar checking and brainstorming. Beyond that, your work needs to be from you.