The model of illness that contrasts with the purely biological cause of an infectious agent or internal physical breakdown is the

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The biopsychosocial model considers a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to illness, rather than solely attributing it to a biological cause. Health psychology and chronic disease models are related to the biopsychosocial model in considering psychological and social factors in addition to biological factors. The personality disorder model is a specific model pertaining to mental illness, and not applicable to all diseases/illnesses.

The Model of Illness That Contrasts with the Purely Biological