A Single-Factor Model of Illness Assumes That

question 53

Multiple Choice

A single-factor model of illness assumes that

• A) health should be emphasized over illness.
• B) only one factor of an illness can be dealt with at one time.
• C) there is one ultimate cause of all illnesses.
• D) there is only one correct treatment for the illness.
• E) illness can be explained in terms of a biological disorder.

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Definitions:

Categories

Groupings or classifications of items or concepts that share common characteristics.

Type A Behavior

A personality trait characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a constant sense of urgency.

Coronary Heart Disease

A condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle due to the build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to heart attacks and other heart complications.

Biopsychosocial Approach

Approach to psychopathology that seeks to integrate biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding and treating psychopathology.