Understanding Human Behavior from the Biopsychosocial Perspective
The Biopsychosocial Model
This week's discussion will focus on understanding human behavior from the biopsychosocial perspective and how to apply this view when assessing and evaluating clients and developing interventions.
Please respond to the following:
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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Main Biopsychosocial Perspective Dimensions
The biopsychosocial context is a holistic approach to comprehending human behavior and health. It comprises three primary dimensions (Hunt, 2022). The first dimension includes biological elements like genetics and physical well-being, stressing the role of physiological activities, hormones, and genes in determining a person’s wellness. The second dimension concerns psychological factors like emotions or cognitive processes that shape behavior. Finally, social factors are also a dimension – they recognize the influence of interpersonal connections, cultural values, and socioeconomic on health results, emphasizing the relevance of social support in determining human behavior and health. These dimensions’ interaction helps understand how human health and experiences are complex (Tripathi et al., 2019).
Biophysical, Psychological, and Social Factors that Impacted the Situation
The identified situation involves a friend who was battling chronic anxiety. The friend’s genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders was a biophysical factor that influenced the situation. His family has a history of anxiety, implying a genetic effect. His perfectionism behavior constituted the psyc...