How would you apply the biopsychosocial model to a news report claiming that anxiety is caused by being around other people who are anxious?

a. Recognize that the news report considers all portions of the biopsychosocial model
b. Recognize that psychologists do not regard biological factors when it comes to anxiety.
c. Recognize that the only effective treatment of anxiety must be drug based.
d. Recognize that the news report only considers one portion of the biopsychosocial model.


Answer: D

Rationale: This: Often, behavior can be fully explained only if multiple perspectives are incorporated.

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