THEBIOPSYCHOSOCIAL

MODEL

Lesson 4:

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Lesson 3: Stigma and Labelling EXAM QUESTION

Describe Rosenhan’s conclusions post his

1973 experiment on labelling

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Lesson 3: Stigma and Labelling EXAM QUESTION

Describe Rosenhan’s conclusions post his

1973 experiment on labelling

Rosenhan concluded that medical staff, including psychologists,

could not recognize `normal' behaviour and once a person was

labeled as having a specific mental disorder, all of their subsequent

behaviour was interpreted in terms of the disorder. For example,

while the pseudo-patients were in hospital, they openly took notes

relating to Rosenhan's research study but the staff interpreted this

activity as part of their schizophrenic behaviour.

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THEBIOPSYCHOSOCIAL

MODEL

Lesson 4:

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Addresses the biological, psychological and social factors

when assessing and treating people experiencing problems

with their health.

Provides a ‘holistic’ approach to medicine

Read the case study of ‘Anne’ p 441 of text book

The biopsychosocial approach aims to overcome such experiences

like Anne

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BIOLOGICAL

Physiological/anatomical, neurotransmitters, genetic factors, gender, age and ethnicity

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PSYCHOLOGICAL

Subjective perceptions, personality predisposition and their unique thoughts, feelings, and behaviours

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SOCIAL

Family, friends, societal expectations and available services, cultural background and environment

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ESSENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

Activity 1: Complete Review 1 of text book p 442

Activity 2: Complete Question 2 of Investigate in text book p 445

Tuesday, 10 July 2012