FACTORS INFLUENCING MENTAL HEALTH AND COPING

Question 1

Internal factors

Answer 1

stem from within an individual and relate to biological
or psychological functioning

Question 2

external factors

Answer 2

stem from outside an individual and arise from their environment, such as social influences.

Question 3

internal factors example

Answer 3

Genetics, Self-esteem, Physical health, Emotions, Attitudes and Memory

Question 4

external factors examples

Answer 4

family background, friends, school, poverty, abuse, and homelessness

Question 5

BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL - biological factors

Answer 5

factors relating to genetic makeup and physiological functioning of the body eg genes, brain function, immune system

Question 6

BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL - psychological factors

Answer 6

factors relating to cognitive and affective functioning eg personality, emotions and attitudes

Question 7

BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL - social factors

Answer 7

factors relating to an individual’s interaction with their external environment and other people, eg lifestyle, poverty and relationships

Question 8

coping with internal factors

Answer 8

Good sleep and a well balanced diet
excerise
constructive thought patterns