2A + 2B Nature vs Nurture and Biopsychosocial

Question 1

Definition of Psychological Development?

Answer 1

How our thoughts, feelings and social abilities CHANGE over time

-feelings experienced
-thoughts
-social abilities

Question 2

Definition of Nature? (hereditary factors)

Answer 2

Genetics passed down from parents, family
-genetic predisposition: increased likelihood to certain disorders, personality traits or temperaments

Question 3

Definition of Nurture? (Environmental Factors)

Answer 3

Individuals physical and social surrondings
eg. family relationships, schools, culture

Question 4

What is the Biopsychosocial Model?

Answer 4

reflects how biological, psychological and social factors interact to influence psychological developments and wellbeing

Question 5

Holistic view of health

Answer 5

that it considers the whole person rather than just symptoms of disease

Question 6

what is mental wellbeing?

Answer 6

an individuals current psychological state, involving their ability to think, process info and regulate emotions

Question 7

Biological factors?

Answer 7

-genetic and/ or physiologically based factors
eg. genetics, nervous system, sleep, exercise, drug effects, diet

Question 8

Psychological factors?

Answer 8

-factors relating to a person’s mind, thoughts or feelings
eg. memories, beliefs, personality, empathy

Question 9

Social factors?

Answer 9

-factors relating to a person’s relationship or external environment
eg. culture, relationship, social-economical, education