biopsychosocial

(adjective)

Referring to the idea that the mind and the body are inseparable entities.

Related Terms

  • pharmacological
  • monozygotic
  • health psychology
  • bidirectional
  • public health
  • cognitive-behavioral therapy

(adjective)

Having biological, psychological and social characteristics

Related Terms

  • pharmacological
  • monozygotic
  • health psychology
  • bidirectional
  • public health
  • cognitive-behavioral therapy

(noun)

Having biological, psychological, and social characteristics; relating to the idea that the mind and body are inseparable entities and are also influenced by social factors.

Related Terms

  • pharmacological
  • monozygotic
  • health psychology
  • bidirectional
  • public health
  • cognitive-behavioral therapy

Examples of biopsychosocial in the following topics:

  • The Biopsychosocial Model of Health and Illness

    • The biopsychosocial model states that health and illness are determined by a dynamic interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors.
    • The biopsychosocial model of health and illness is a framework developed by George L.
    • The biopsychosocial model argues that any one factor is not sufficient; it is the interplay between people's genetic makeup (biology), mental health and behavior (psychology), and social and cultural context that determine the course of their health-related outcomes.
    • The psychological component of the biopsychosocial model seeks to find a psychological foundation for a particular symptom or array of symptoms (e.g., impulsivity, irritability, overwhelming sadness, etc.).
    • The biopsychosocial model states that the workings of the body, mind, and environment all affect each other.
  • Introducing Health Psychology

    • The biopsychosocial model views health and illness behaviors as products of biological characteristics (such as genes), behavioral factors (such as lifestyle, stress, and health beliefs), and social conditions (such as cultural influences, family relationships, and social support).
  • The Link Between Psychology and Health

    • The biopsychosocial model, which will be discussed in more detail in the following concept, can be applied to understand these interconnectons.
  • Nature vs. Nurture

    • Developmental psychologists will often use the biopsychosocial model to frame their research: this model states that biological, psychological, and social (socio-economical, socio-environmental, and cultural) factors all play a significant role in human development.
  • Attitude and Health

    • The biopsychosocial model views health and illness as the product of a combination of biological factors (such as genes), psychological factors (such as behavior, lifestyle, stress, and health beliefs), and social conditions (such as cultural influences, family relationships, and social support).
  • Depressive Disorders

    • The biopsychosocial model proposes that biological, psychological, and social factors all play a role in causing depression.
  • Other Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

    • As with most psychiatric diagnoses, body dysmorphic disorder seems to have a causation that is biopsychosocial, or an interaction of inherited, genetic, developmental, psychological, and social factors.
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