Marilyn is depressed a great deal of the time and seeks help from a doctor.She is diagnosed as having a mental illness caused by a chemical imbalance.Marilyn is most likely being treated by a person who adheres to the _____ of psychological disorders.

A) medical model
B) behavioral model
C) psychoanalytic model
D) cognitive model

Medical Model

The view that psychological disorders are medical diseases with a biological origin.

Psychological Disorders

Psychological disorders are patterns of behavioral, cognitive, or emotional symptoms that impact multiple areas of life, leading to distress for the person experiencing these symptoms.

Chemical Imbalance

A hypothesis that mental health conditions are associated with changes or imbalances in brain chemicals or neurotransmitters.