AOS 1 - Biopsychosocial approach

Question 1

What are the 3 areas of development in the Biopsychosocial approach?

Answer 1

1. Biological
2. Psychological
3. Social

Question 2

What is biological development?

Answer 2

Range of factors that relate to the physiological functioning of the body.

Question 3

3 BIOLOGICAL factors that influence mental wellbeing

Answer 3

1. Genetic predisposition
2. Physical health
3. Disabilities

Question 4

How does genetic predisposition influence psychological development

Answer 4

Genetic predisposition - hereditary diseases passed down to individual cause negative changes in their psychological development (Wilson disease)

Question 5

What is psychological development?

(2 points)

Answer 5

Refers to changes that occur in a person from birth-elderly age

Person’s thoughts, emotions and behaviours all change constantly throughout life - PD explains why changes occur.

Question 6

3 PSYCHOLOGICAL factors that influence mental wellbeing

Answer 6

1. Beliefs
2. Personality
3. Self esteem

Question 7

How does personality influence psychological development

Answer 7

Personality - influences how we move and respond in our environment, causes us to act in certain ways

Question 8

What is social development?

(2 points)

Answer 8

Range of factors relating to a persons environment.

Involves changes in individuals ability to interact with others and function as a member of society.

Question 9

3 SOCIAL factors that influence mental wellbeing

Answer 9

1. Peer relationships
2. Family circumstances
3. Education

Question 10

How do SOCIAL factors influence psychological development

Answer 10

Financial hardships and family/peer issues can lead to psychological disorders - they trigger depression and suicidal thoughts.

Question 11

What are the 3 areas of Psychological development?

Answer 11

1. Emotional
2. Cognitive
3. Social