The Medical Models of Abnormal Behavior

question 98

Multiple Choice

The medical models of abnormal behavior

• A)developed prior to the 18th century.
• B)has eliminated the social stigma of having a mental illness.
• C)became the dominant way of thinking during the 19th and 20th centuries.
• D)All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Attributional Reformulation

A psychological theory proposing that people reinterpret events to align with their personal beliefs and attitudes, often in a way that reduces cognitive dissonance.

Learned Helplessness Model

A theory that suggests when individuals perceive that they have no control over their environment, they may begin to behave passively and stop trying to change their situation.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy.

Group Stereotypes

Generalized beliefs or expectations about the characteristics and behaviors of members of a particular group.