Which of the following are correct for the Biopsychosocial Model of health?

(A) Close interaction between body and mind, though they are separate entities

(B) Active participation of the patient

(C) Health and illness are on the same continuum

(D) Treatment process involves medication, surgery and radiation

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:-

1. A(A), (B) and (C) only
2. B(A), (B) and (D) only
3. C(B), (C) and (D) only
4. D(A), (B), (C) and (D)

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Correct answer: A. (A), (B) and (C) only

Explanation

The biopsychosocial model stresses mind–body interaction, the patient's active part in treatment and a health–illness continuum; relying only on medication, surgery and radiation is the biomedical model.