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• What is a weakness of the biological approach?

  It is a reductionist approach
• How does the biological approach simplify behavior?

  It reduces complex behaviors to simple situations
• What does the biological approach suggest about illness?

  Illnesses are results of low levels of neurotransmitters
• Why is the biological approach considered weak in understanding behavior?

  It reduces behavior to simple explanations
• What do antidepressants do regarding symptoms of depression?

  They relieve symptoms but do not address causes
• What happens when drug treatments for depression stop?

  Depression may come back
• What are the limitations of the biological approach in treating depression?

  • Reduces complex behaviors to simple explanations
  • Relieves symptoms without addressing underlying causes
  • Symptoms may return after treatment stops