The Biopsychosocial Model Assumes That

question 34

Multiple Choice

The biopsychosocial model assumes that

• A)behaviour often can only be fully explained by combining multiple perspectives.
• B)biological factors are more important than social factors in determining behaviour.
• C)all living organisms form social groups,based on their physical and psychological needs.
• D)the simplest explanation for behaviour is usually best.

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Definitions:

Photochemical Smog

A type of air pollution created by the reaction of sunlight with pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere.

Carbon Cycle

The biogeochemical cycle by which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, pedosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere of the Earth.

Respiration

The metabolic processes by which an organism obtains energy (in the form of ATP) by absorbing oxygen and releasing waste products.

Deciduous Forest

A type of forest characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally, found in temperate regions that experience warm summers and cold winters.