Biopsychosocial Approach

Definition

An integrated approach that incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis for understanding human behavior or health issues.

Related terms

Holistic Health: A concept in medical practice upholding that all aspects of people's needs, physical, social, and mental should be taken into account and seen as a whole.

Psychosocial: Pertaining to the influence of social factors on an individual's mind or behavior, and to the interrelation of behavioral and social factors.

Sociocultural Perspective:

This perspective focuses on how society and culture shape cognition and behaviors.