The _______ model of abnormal functioning assumes that mental illnesses have an organic basis, and as such they should be treated like a disease.

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The medical model of abnormal functioning views mental illnesses as having a biological basis and therefore a disease that should be treated through medical interventions such as medication or surgery. This approach assumes that the individual's symptoms are a result of a physical illness, and not a lack of willpower or personal attitude.

The _______ Model of Abnormal Functioning Assumes That Mental Illnesses