According to the medical model,psychological disorders are

A) sicknesses that need to be diagnosed and in most cases cured.
B) maladaptive responses to a troubling environment.
C) purely imaginary symptoms of distress.
D) learned habits that need to be extinguished.

Medical Model

An approach to understanding and treating mental health conditions that focuses on biological and physiological explanations and treatments.

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Diagnosed

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms by a health professional.