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QuizMultiple Choice

Understanding Psychological Disorders

Question 9 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

George Engel criticized the medical community for its full acceptance of the medical model and for __________.

Answer
A
developing the idea that some mental illnesses can be cured
B
getting patients more involved in their care
C
paying attention to nonverbal behavior
D
failing to accept that mental illness had influences other than biological ones

Explanation

George Engel argued that the medical model focused too narrowly on biological causes of illness. He criticized the medical community for not recognizing the psychological and social influences that can contribute to mental illness. Therefore, the correct choice is “failing to accept that mental illness had influences other than biological ones.”

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