Question

Joanna is experiencing severe anxiety. her psychiatrist attributes her disorder to a chemical imbalance. her psychiatrist is using the ___________ of abnormality. a. behavioral model b. intrapersonal model c. biological model d. psychoanalytic model

Answer 1

The answer is C. biological model. The biological model of abnormality is the only model which is not based on psychological principles. This model is based on the brain, neurotransmitters, and biochemicals in connection with the psychological aspect of our mind. This model also suggests that a psychological illness should be treated as physical illness too.