A nurse presents a community education program about mental illness. Which comment by a participant best demonstrates a correct understanding of mental illness from a biological perspective?

A) "Some people experience life events so traumatic that they cannot be overcome."
B) "Disturbed and conflicted family relationships are usually a starting place for mental illness."
C) "My friend has had bipolar disorder for years and many problems have resulted. It's not her fault."
D) "Mental illness is the result of developmental complications that cause a person not to grow to their full potential."

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MARIA ARSHAD · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The correct response demonstrates an understanding that mental illness is physical in origin. The physical origins of mental illness are aspects of the biological model. The incorrect responses assign the origins of mental illness to interpersonal relationships and traumatic events.

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