Biopsychosocial model

The Biopsychosocial model (pronounced: bio-psycho-social model) is an interdisciplinary model that looks at the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors. The model specifically examines how these aspects play a role in topics ranging from health and illness to human development.

Etymology

The term "Biopsychosocial" is derived from the combination of three words; "Biology", "Psychology", and "Social". This reflects the model's emphasis on the integration of the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of health and illness.

Definition

The Biopsychosocial model is a broad view that attributes disease outcome to the intricate, variable interaction of biological factors (genetic, biochemical, etc), psychological factors (mood, personality, behavior, etc.), and social factors (cultural, familial, socioeconomic, medical, etc.).

Related Terms

Biology: The natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution.
Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
Social factors: These are things that affect lifestyle, such as religion, family or wealth. These can change over time.
Health: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Illness: A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.

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