The biopsychosocial model of health considers:

A Only biological factors

B Biological, psychological, and social factors all contribute to health, illness, and treatment outcomes

C Social determinants only

D Genetics exclusively

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Biopsychosocial model (Engel): illness results from interplay of biological (genetics, physiology), psychological (behavior, cognition, emotions), and social (culture, SES, relationships) factors. Holistic patient care.

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The correct answer to the question "The biopsychosocial model of health considers:" is Option B: Biological, psychological, and social factors all contribute to health, illness, and treatment outcomes.

The other options — A) Only biological factors, C) Social determinants only, D) Genetics exclusively — are incorrect for this USMLE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Biopsychosocial model (Engel): illness results from interplay of biological (genetics, physiology), psychological (behavior, cognition, emotions), and social (culture, SES, relationships) factors. Ho…

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The biopsychosocial model of health considers:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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