1/11 (Biopsychosocial Approach)

Question 1

Biopsychosocial approach

Answer 1

It helps better understand an individual’s mental well-being and development through the influence of the interactions between biological (hereditary), psychological (cognitive), and social factors.

Question 2

Biopsychosocial model

Answer 2

A diagram that shows the correlation between the three aspects of the approach. (biological, psychological, social).

Question 3

Maladaptive behaviour

Answer 3

Behaviour that is considered to be dysfunctional, harmful, or non-productive to the point that it inteferes with a persons ability to develop or adapt to their environment appropriately and effectively.

Question 4

Risk factors

Answer 4

A range of factors that can increase the likelihood of a person developing atypically or a mental illness.

Question 5

Protective factors

Answer 5

A range of factors that increase the chances of an individual developing typically and mentally healthy.

Question 6

Mentally healthy

Answer 6

An individual that is capable of performing daily activities and being resilient.

Question 7

Mental health problems

Answer 7

A relatively temporary disruption that interferes with a person’s everyday routine and development.

Question 8

Mental disorder

Answer 8

A relatively long-lasting condition that affects the development, behaviour, and mood of an individual.

Question 9

Attachment

Answer 9

The close social and emotional bond between an infant and it’s caregiver.

Question 10

Secure attachment (b)

Answer 10

The attachment where the child feels comforted by the caregiver.

Question 11

Insecure-resistant attachment (a)

Answer 11

The attachment where the child doesn’t feel comforted by the caregiver and is clingy but is also anxious on the return of the caregiver
The caregiver’s response to the child is inconsistent.

Question 12

Insecure-avoidant attachment (c)

Answer 12

The attachment where the child seeks a little comfort but isn’t effected when the caregiver leaves.