Mario has just returned from his third deployment to Afghanistan. For several months after returning, he is unable to sleep and has difficulty dealing with flashbacks of mortar fire over the compound in which he worked. Using a biopsychosocial model, we might explain his problems as deriving from

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The biopsychosocial model takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to mental illness. In this case, the stress of deployment alone could explain the sleep problems and flashbacks, but the biopsychosocial model suggests that there may also be a diathesis (pre-existing vulnerability to mental illness) that is contributing to Mario's symptoms. Additionally, social support may also play a role in his ability to cope with the stress of deployment. Therefore, option B is the best choice since it includes all three factors. Option A focuses only on one factor, option C only focuses on social support, and option D only focuses on coping.

Mario Has Just Returned from His Third Deployment to Afghanistan