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Nature and distribution of mental illness

In the biomedical model, what is the presumed basis of mental illness?

A

Physical brain pathology, e.g. chemical imbalance or genetic abnormality.

B

Unconscious psychological conflict, e.g. repression or unresolved childhood trauma.

C

Social reaction and labelling, e.g. stigma or definitions of deviance.

D

Learned maladaptive behaviour, e.g. conditioning or imitation.

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