The Medical Model of Psychologically Disordered Behavior Is Most Likely

question 42

Multiple Choice

The medical model of psychologically disordered behavior is most likely to be criticized for neglecting the importance of

• A)social circumstances and psychological factors.
• B)biological evolution.
• C)the DSM-IV-TR.
• D)genetically influenced abnormalities.

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Definitions:

Acute Coronary Syndromes

A range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart, including heart attack and unstable angina.

Cardiac Rhythm

The pattern of electrical activity of the heart as it contracts, which determines the heart rate and rhythm.

Uninterpretable ECG

An electrocardiogram reading that is difficult or impossible to analyze due to poor signal quality, artifact, or patient movement, hindering accurate diagnosis.

Dysrhythmias

Abnormal heart rhythms that result from issues in the heart’s electrical impulses, potentially affecting its ability to pump blood efficiently.