Question

According to the medical model, select one:

a. abnormal behavior can be thought of as a disease.
b. all mental illnesses can be treated using drugs.
c. all physical illnesses have a psychological component.
d. all mental illnesses are caused by biological factors.

Answer 1

I Believe the answer is A. abnormal behavior can be thought of as a disease. Medical model presupposes the existence of illness or disease. It emphasizes clinical diagnosis and medical intervention in the treatment of disease or its symptoms. Under the medical model, health is defined as the absence of illness or disease.