ABSTRACT
Behavior, including pathological behavior, has its origin in brain functioning. Many of our current treatments for pathological behavior are biological in nature (e.g., drugs altering neurotransmitter systems), and, more and more, noninvasive imaging techniques are being used to study and diagnose brain abnormalities associated with some forms of psychopathology. Understanding psychopathology ultimately must include an understanding of its biological bases. is chapter introduces some important issues in understanding the biology of psychopathology, including recent work that holds promise of a deeper explanation of the nature-nurture interaction.
