Sullivan's Interpersonal Theory emphasized which of the following ideas in assigning a cause to psychiatric problems?
a. heredity
b. environment
c. poor mothering
d. poor nutrition
B
Sullivan was a leader in emphasizing the importance of interpersonal relationships. He sought to decrease what he perceived to be an emphasis on heredity in assigning cause to psychiatric conditions and to increase recognition of the importance of environments, especially the sociocultural environment. His approach has been described as holistic and interactional.
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