Joanna is experiencing severe anxiety. Her psychiatrist attributes her disorder to a chemical imbalance. Her psychiatrist is using the __________ of abnormality.

A) psychoanalytic model
B) intrapersonal model
C) biological model
D) behavioral model

Chemical Imbalance

A theory suggesting that mental health conditions are associated with the imbalance of neurotransmitters or other chemicals in the brain.

Biological Model

A framework for understanding psychological problems and behaviors through biological or physiological processes.

Severe Anxiety

A heightened state of excessive and intense fear and worry that significantly impairs day-to-day functioning.