Mental illnesses are complex biopsychosocial disorders. Traumatic experiences can change brain biochemistry. This information supports the notion that
1. An abnormal brain vasculature can be detected with angiography.
2. Antipsychotic drugs can be used for all types of mental illness.
3. Both experience and psychosocial factors have effects on etiology and on treatment of mental illness.
4. Mental illness can be cured with the right drugs.
ANS: 3
Biochemical changes of the brain are being studied as causes of mental illness.
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