Three Main Dimensions of the Biopsychosocial Perspective
Please read the following chapter in your text:
Chapter 2: “An Integrative Multidimensional Framework”
TEXTBOOK: Empowerment Series: Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Multidimensional Perspective
Jose B. Ashford.
The Biopsychosocial Model
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Define the three main dimensions of the biopsychosocial perspective.
Think about a time when you or a close friend or family member was struggling with an issue.
Identify one biophysical, one psychological, and one social factor that impacted the situation.
Discuss what protective factor(s) assisted you or your friend/family member in overcoming the situation.
Looking back on the situation from your current perspective, would you have recommended a different intervention? If yes, what would you have recommended?
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Definitions of Three Main Dimensions of the Bio-Psychosocial Model
The three main dimensions of the bio-psychosocial model include biological, psychological, and social perspectives. The biological perspective is an aspect that deals with biological factors. The biological composition, which connects to determining an individual's health and behavior, falls in this perspective. Examples include the composition of genetics in an individual, different body structures and functions, and physiology concepts. The natural body composition of a person falls under the biological dimension of the bio-psychosocial model.
The second dimension is a physiological aspect that deals with an individual's thoughts, emotions, or personality. In bio-physiological dimensions, concepts such as cognitive developments, what motivates an individual to conduct different activities, and their mental health status fall in this