A satisfactory theory of mental illness should allow psychologists to predict
A)the types of individuals who are at risk for developing this problem.
B)what type of treatment would be useful in treating a specific mental illness.
C)what type of behaviors related to a mental illness might be dangerous.
D)all of these answers are true

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A satisfactory theory of mental illness should allow psychologists to predict all of these things - who is at risk, what treatments are best, and what behaviors may be dangerous. Without the ability to predict these things, it would be difficult to effectively prevent or treat mental illness.

A Satisfactory Theory of Mental Illness Should Allow Psychologists to Predict