Question

A biological perspective would be LEAST helpful for explaining the

A. prevalence of schizophrenia throughout the world
B. fluctuations in mood experienced by those suffering from bipolar disorder
C. fear of snakes
D. dramatic increase in reported cases of DID during the past 40 years or so
E. twin studies indicating high correlations of psychological disorders between identical twins

Answer 1

A biological perspective is least useful for explaining the increase in DID diagnoses due to cultural and diagnostic factors, rather than strictly biological reasons.

Step-by-step explanation:

A biological perspective would be least helpful for explaining the dramatic increase in reported cases of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) during the past 40 years. While biological factors play a role in psychiatric conditions, the rise in diagnoses of DID is often attributed to increased awareness, changes in diagnostic criteria, and cultural factors, which fall outside of a strictly biological explanation. Biological perspectives are more adept at explaining conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychological disorders where twin studies show high genetic correlations, or the functioning of neurotransmitters and neurons are directly involved.