Glossary E
Glossary E
Ethology is defined as the study of the behavior of animals in their normal environment; the study of naturally occurring behavior; the study of the bio-evolutionary basis of behavior and development with a focus on survival of the individual. Moreover, Ethology is defined as the study of species-specific behavior in an animal's natural habitat. The Ethologist typically attempts to explain such behavior in terms of evolutionary theory. Please see also Species-specific behavior.
Etiological models of Psychopathology refers to causal models of abnormal behavior and mental illness that also have implications for assessment and treatment. Major Etiological models of Psychopathology include the biological, psychodynamic, learning, and cognitive models.
Etiology refers to the study of the causes of disorders. With regard to childhood disorders, etiology considers how biological, psychological, and environmental processes interact. It defines the origins and causes of illness. It is the cause or source of a disorder. Etiology refers to the apparent causation and developmental history of an illness.