Mental disorders (the label used within the DSM-IV) ARE related to brain functioning. That is, they have social, cognitive, emotional, and physical roots. How can you separate mental states from brain functioning and structure?? They are intimately bound. Many disorders are organic in nature, others have been shown to be related to the workings of neurotransmitters (e.g., seretonin, dopamine), and yet others have been shown to be a result of operant (and sometimes, classical) conditioning within the social realm. These etiologies are physical as well as psychological. One necessarily impacts the other.
2007-03-27 08:18:38
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answered by K 5
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Did you know that the most gifted minds have never figured out how its possible for a cat to purr??? We've not found an answer for the common cold??? How deep some parts of the oceans really are??? How high is up???
You honestly believe that human beings will EVER even begin to comprehend the MIND??? lolololololol
2007-03-30 15:56:33
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answered by Izen G 5
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It's possible. Personality disorders (axis II of the DSM) are generally acknowledged to be more states of mind and how one thinks about and deals with the world rather than having to do with something organically wrong with the brain.
2007-03-27 02:56:37
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answered by K 5
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Doctors will be able to cure the mind when they find it in the brain!0!
They know that there is something they call mind, but they have no idea where it is!0!
Oh well, good luck with that!
2007-03-27 03:01:56
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answered by Alex 5
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