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Which statement about the historical and contemporary conceptualizations of mental disorders is most accurate? Select two options.

Historically, mental disorders were believed to be a result of biological factors only.


Historically, mental disorders were seen as supernatural forces that disturbed people’s well-being.


Contemporary cultures know that supernatural forces cannot disturb a person’s well-being.


Contemporary Western culture conceptualizes psychological disorders as being biological and psychosocial.

Many cultures today still believe that supernatural forces disturb people’s well-being.

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Historically, mental disorders were seen as supernatural forces that disturbed people’s well-being. Contemporary Western culture conceptualizes psychological disorders as being biological and psychosocial.
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