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The Biopsychosocial Model and Scientific Deception.

  • Published In: Ethical Human Psychology & Psychiatry, 2023, v. 25, n. 2. P. 106 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McLaren, Niall 3 of 3

Abstract

Mainstream psychiatry is unable to decide on its model of mental disorder. While the great bulk of research is biologically oriented, many practitioners prefer a more holistic model integrating biological, psychological, and social factors. The "biopsychosocial model" attributed to George Engel appears to offer theoretical support, but the evidence is that it does not exist in any form suitable for science. This puts psychiatry in an invidious position, exposed to allegations of misconduct with no obvious defense. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Ethical Human Psychology & Psychiatry. 2023/10, Vol. 25, Issue 2, p106
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1559-4343
  • DOI:10.1891/EHPP-2023-0008
  • Accession Number:173106384
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