The Model/theory That Integrates the Effects of Biology and Environment

question 1

Multiple Choice

The model/theory that integrates the effects of biology and environment, or nature and nurture, on the development of mental illness is the:

• A) Community mental health model
• B) Holistic model
• C) Systems theory
• D) Diathesis-stress model

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Definitions:

Mental Disorders

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often causing distress and difficulty in functioning.

Durham Rule

A legal standard for determining insanity, stating that an accused is not criminally responsible if the unlawful act was the product of mental disease or defect.

Insanity Defense

A legal defense by which a defendant claims they were unable to understand the nature or wrongfulness of their actions due to mental illness at the time of the criminal act.

Psychosocial Model

A framework for understanding human behavior that emphasizes the interplay between psychological factors and social environment.