The Biopsychosocial Approach (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards
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Developer of biopsychosocial approach (year)
Developer of biopsychosocial approach (year)
George L. Engel (1977)
Three dimensions of biopsychosocial approach
Three dimensions of biopsychosocial approach
Biological, psychological, and social factors
Risk factors definition
Risk factors definition
Influences increasing chances of developing mental disorder
Protective factors definition
Protective factors definition
Influences preventing or decreasing chances of mental disorder
Mental wellbeing continuum range
Mental wellbeing continuum range
High (mentally healthy) to low (mental disorder)
The three Ds of mental disorders
The three Ds of mental disorders
Distress, Dysfunction, Deviance
Resilience definition
Resilience definition
Ability to 'bounce back' to normal functioning after adversity
Genetic vulnerability meaning
Genetic vulnerability meaning
DNA gives increased likelihood of developing a condition
Secure attachment impact
Secure attachment impact
Protective factor for forming trusting relationships in life
Cumulative effect concept
Cumulative effect concept
Factors from all three dimensions interact and combine effects