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The ______ model of mental illness explains that disorders such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia are caused by chemical imbalances, genetic problems, brain damage or dysfunction, or some combination of those causes.

A) biological
B) psychodynamic
C) naturalistic
D) cognitive-behavioral

Biological Model

A model in psychology that explains psychological phenomena in terms of biological factors, such as genetic influence, brain structures, and neurochemical processes.

Mental Illness

A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, leading to distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important activities.

  • Acknowledge the various models that depict abnormal behavior, including those from biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral perspectives.
  • Understand the contribution of biological elements to mental health, like genetic inheritance, chemical balances in the brain, and the physical makeup of the brain.
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Maryam YusufzadaDec 26, 2024
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