While psychoanalytic and humanistic models assume that abnormality lies within the individual, ________ models assume that abnormal behaviour must be understood in a larger context outside of the individual.

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The sociocultural model assumes that abnormality is not solely caused by individual factors, but rather is influenced by cultural or societal factors such as poverty, discrimination, or stress from living in an urban environment. It encompasses a broader, systemic view of mental health that recognizes the importance of social and cultural factors in the development and maintenance of psychological problems. The other options (phenomenological, sociopathic, socioenvironmental) do not take into account the larger social context in understanding abnormal behavior.

While Psychoanalytic and Humanistic Models Assume That Abnormality Lies Within