One Indication That the Biomedical Model Is an Appropriate Perspective

question 135

Multiple Choice

One indication that the biomedical model is an appropriate perspective on mental illness is the following observation: __________.

• A)the concordance rate for schizophrenia among pairs of identical twins is relatively low
• B)the incidence of schizophrenia around the world is remarkably stable
• C)psychiatric drugs have significant side effects
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Albert Ellis

A prominent 20th-century psychologist who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a form of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs.

ABC Theory

A concept in psychology that suggests that a person's belief (B) about an event (A) affects their consequent emotional and behavioral responses (C).

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that identifies and helps change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors, focused on changing negative thought patterns.