The discovery that psychologically disordered behavior could result from syphilis infections facilitated the credibility and acceptance of

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The discovery that syphilis infections could lead to psychologically disordered behavior supported the medical model which views psychological disorders as illnesses that have physical causes and can be diagnosed and treated through medical approaches. This discovery helped increase credibility and acceptance of the medical model.

The Discovery That Psychologically Disordered Behavior Could Result from Syphilis