Question

Briefly describe the three components of the biopsychosocial model of abnormal behavior.

Answer 1

The biopsychosocial model posits that the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors can explain the causes and development of abnormal behaviour. The biopsychosocial perspective attributes complex psychological disorders to multiple causes:

• Ithe biological component seeks to understand how the cause of the illness stems from the functioning of the individual's body.
• The psychological component looks for potential psychological causes for a health problem such as lack of self-control, emotional turmoil, and negative thinking.
• The social part investigates how different social factors such as socioeconomic status, culture, technology, and religion can influence health.