A nurse educator is teaching a group of students about the comprehensive theory of addiction proposed by George Engel. Which of the following student statements indicate proper understanding of this theory? Select all that apply.
A)"Addiction occurs because of a lack of emotional attachment."
B)"There is a biological factor involved in the development of addiction."
C)"There are social factors that contribute to the development of addiction."
D)"There is a moral factor involved in the development of addiction."
E)"There are psychologic elements involved in the development of addiction."

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A)George Engel is credited with proposing the biopsychosocial model of addiction. The biopsychosocial model is supported by current research and takes a more holistic view, theorizing that biological, psychologic, and social factors all contribute to the development of addiction. The view of addiction as a moral disease is nontherapeutic. Viewing addiction as only a behavioral or emotional problem oversimplifies a complex issue.
B)George Engel is credited with proposing the biopsychosocial model of addiction. The biopsychosocial model is supported by current research and takes a more holistic view, theorizing that biological, psychologic, and social factors all contribute to the development of addiction. The view of addiction as a moral disease is nontherapeutic. Viewing addiction as only a behavioral or emotional problem oversimplifies a complex issue.
C)George Engel is credited with proposing the biopsychosocial model of addiction. The biopsychosocial model is supported by current research and takes a more holistic view, theorizing that biological, psychologic, and social factors all contribute to the development of addiction. The view of addiction as a moral disease is nontherapeutic. Viewing addiction as only a behavioral or emotional problem oversimplifies a complex issue.
D)George Engel is credited with proposing the biopsychosocial model of addiction. The biopsychosocial model is supported by current research and takes a more holistic view, theorizing that biological, psychologic, and social factors all contribute to the development of addiction. The view of addiction as a moral disease is nontherapeutic. Viewing addiction as only a behavioral or emotional problem oversimplifies a complex issue.
E)George Engel is credited with proposing the biopsychosocial model of addiction. The biopsychosocial model is supported by current research and takes a more holistic view, theorizing that biological, psychologic, and social factors all contribute to the development of addiction. The view of addiction as a moral disease is nontherapeutic. Viewing addiction as only a behavioral or emotional problem oversimplifies a complex issue.

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