The Medical Model of Abnormal Psychology Suggests That Mental Illness

The medical model of abnormal psychology suggests that mental illness

A) stems from the ways in which mental health problems are viewed as less legitimate than physical health problems.
B) stems from an individual's physical health behaviors because nutrition and exercise habits affect mood and cognition.
C) is the result of underlying physical problems and can be diagnosed objectively.
D) can only be understood within the specific life circumstances in which symptoms manifest.