Discussion 1

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Discussion: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis?

Many studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as ;psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors, ;symptoms of anxiety, and changes in mental state. Changes influenced by ;psychopharmacology can be explained by the biological basis of ;treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these changes? Does ;psychotherapy share common neuronal pathways with psychopharmacology? ;For this Discussion, consider whether psychotherapy also has a ;biological basis. ;

Post an explanation of whether psychotherapy has a ;biological basis. ;

Explain how culture, religion, and socioeconomics ;might influence one’s perspective of the value of psychotherapy ;treatments. ;

Support your rationale with evidence-based literature.