Explain Why It Is Important as a Social Worker to Understand

question 8

Essay

Explain why it is important as a social worker to understand the biology dimension and its impact on behavior.Utilizing one of the cases (Cheryl,Jenna,Melissa,Thomas,Louise and Stewart,or Juan and Belinda)in the book,cite examples of what you learned about the dimension of biology and its impact on a person's life.

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Definitions:

Manic Episodes

A period of abnormally elevated mood and high energy, often associated with bipolar disorder.

Significant Weight

A term often used to denote a weight that is of importance or consequence, possibly in a medical or personal fitness context.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, leading to severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Sexually Abused

Having been subjected to unwanted sexual activity or contact without consent.