Topic 7 DQ
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Explain each of the three aspects of the biopsychosocial approach to understanding the
causes of psychological disorders. How might this model explain the causes of depression
in an individual? What treatments might be recommended for depression that address
each of the three aspects of the biopsychosocial approach?
These are the three components of biopsychosocial theory:
Biological: Immune, neurological, and endocrine (hormone) systems are typically noticeably
altered in depressed individuals. Additionally, depression may increase a person's risk of
contracting several ailments.
Psychological: Negative thought patterns, coping skill inadequacies, trouble addressing
problems, and poor emotional intelligence (the capacity to perceive, understand, and express
emotions) are typical characteristics of depressed individuals.
Social: Harassment and bullying are only a few examples of social factors that may lead to
depression, along with traumatic experiences, early separation, a lack of social support, and
others (Grison & Gazzaniga, 2021).
The following treatments may be suggested for the three aspects:
Biological treatments: Medications including traditional tricyclic antidepressants, MAO & SSRI
inhibitors, and more modern antidepressants can be used to treat the symptoms of depression.
Electroconvulsive treatment is another method for treating persistent depression.
Psychological treatments: Research has demonstrated the efficacy of therapies like Cognitive
Behavior Therapy for a variety of age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and the
elderly. It is one of the greatest methods for treating depression. The goal of this therapy is to
replace the dysfunctional thought patterns that cause depression with more flexible and useful
ones.
Social treatments: You can treat a depressed individual by teaching them social skills,
introducing them to support groups, educating the patient and their employers on the condition,
and using other techniques.
Reference
Grison, S. & Gazzaniga, M. (2019). Psychology in your life (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Norton
& Company, Inc.
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Explain each of the three aspects of the biopsychosocial approach to understanding the
causes of psychological disorders. How might this model explain the causes of depression
in an individual? What treatments might be recommended for depression that address
each of the three aspects of the biopsychosocial approach?
These are the three components of biopsychosocial theory:
Biological: Immune, neurological, and endocrine (hormone) systems are typically noticeably
altered in depressed individuals. Additionally, depression may increase a person's risk of
contracting several ailments.
Psychological: Negative thought patterns, coping skill inadequacies, trouble addressing
problems, and poor emotional intelligence (the capacity to perceive, understand, and express
emotions) are typical characteristics of depressed individuals.
Social: Harassment and bullying are only a few examples of social factors that may lead to
depression, along with traumatic experiences, early separation, a lack of social support, and
others (Grison & Gazzaniga, 2021).
The following treatments may be suggested for the three aspects:
Biological treatments: Medications including traditional tricyclic antidepressants, MAO & SSRI
inhibitors, and more modern antidepressants can be used to treat the symptoms of depression.
Electroconvulsive treatment is another method for treating persistent depression.
Psychological treatments: Research has demonstrated the efficacy of therapies like Cognitive
Behavior Therapy for a variety of age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and the
elderly. It is one of the greatest methods for treating depression. The goal of this therapy is to
replace the dysfunctional thought patterns that cause depression with more flexible and useful
ones.
Social treatments: You can treat a depressed individual by teaching them social skills,
introducing them to support groups, educating the patient and their employers on the condition,
and using other techniques.
Reference
Grison, S. & Gazzaniga, M. (2019). Psychology in your life (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Norton
& Company, Inc.
