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Respond to both peers with a minimum of 250 words and APA peer-reviewed references.
PEER 1:
Ava Tisdale
Biological, psychological, and social components all play a crucial role in shaping behaviors. Furthermore, these factors help understand the challenges associated, and are essential for behavioral intervention to occur. The biologic component of behavioral change involves genetics and neurobiology. Biological interventions, like medication, are beneficial to directly intervene on neurological pathways that may hinder the well-being of an individual (Lumley et al. 2011). Biological components are also challenges when faced with geneticist positions that are complex to manipulate (Lumley et al. 2011). The psychological component is considered the primary factor with behavioral interventions. This aspect of a person is based on cognitive processes and emotional well-being in a more direct nature. The interventions discussed are designed to consistently address patterns in the context of thinking. Benefits of the psychological aspect of this model is the reassurance of the person confronting their maladaptive behavior from within, then producing a more credible result from the process (Gurung 2019). Although the psychological component is one of the most valuable components, it also faces challenges because its effectiveness depends on the client’s ability to overcome powerful inhibitors such as pride and commitment.commitment. The social component encompasses the interpersonal influences (Gurung 2019). These include family and cultural structures that support this behavior. Because this social component taps into interpersonal connections, social interventions are often known to promote the sustainability of behavior change (Lumley et al. 2011). However, these effects may hinder an individual’s self-awareness and hinder any behavioral changes brought about by social pressure. Success of behavior change to the integration of the biopsychosocial method often requires what is considered as a holistic approach. The integration of all three components has led to tremendous progress and success in behavior change and perception. Coordinating these integrations simultaneously can be complex, but fully address an individual for their unique situation and perspective (Gurung 2019).
References
Gurung, R. A. R. (2019).
Health psychology: Well-being in a diverse world (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
Lumley, M. A., Cohen, J. L., Borszcz, G. S., Cano, A., Radcliffe, A. M., Porter, L. S., … & Keefe, F. J. (2011). Pain and emotion: a biopsychosocial review of recent research.
Journal of clinical psychology,
67(9), 942-968.
PEER 2:
Hannah
There are three main components to behavior biological, psychological, and social. Healthy behavior is specific behaviors that allow health to enhance (Gurung, 2019). When it comes to specific health behaviors there can also be behaviors that people want to change. When trying to change behaviors those three components come into play because each of them can help explain how the behavior developed and what important steps should be taken to change it. When looking at the biological component it entails the genes, age, gender, and physiological factors (Gurung, 2019). Biological factors can predict how some behaviors will turn out because of inheritance of different biological factors from parents. An example that Gurung (2019) use is alcohol use and how it increases the gene in the child that can develop alcohol addiction in the child. When wanting to change a behavior biological factors are important to keep in mind because if it is a biological factor that can be more difficult to change. It may need more commitment and dedication to really change the behavior.
When looking at psychological factors The Big Five personality traits are indicators that help show the chances of healthy behavior in individuals. The Relationship Between Behavior Aspects of Executive Functions and Personality Traits in Healthy Young Adults (2022) discuss how the Big Five Personalities can explain specific behaviors by an individual. Similarily Gurung (2019) talks about how conscientiousness and agreeableness are the two most predictors. Psychological factors are important when changing a behavior because when trying to change a behavior someone with those personality traits are more likely to achieve the change they are wanting.
Another important factor when changing a behavior is the social factor. Social factors can play a big role in the development of healthy and unhealthy behaviors. Social media can have positive impacts as well as negative impacts. Behaviors can change when social influences are a factor. This can be due to family influences, friends, social media, etc. Psychological and social factors can influence each other (Gurung, 2019). When looking at social influences people may pick up on specific behaviors so that they fit in and are accepted and feel that they are not disappointing anyone. This can be a difficult component to change because social influences can weigh heavily on someone’s behavior and if they choose to change. Schwarzer (2001) discuss how in order for someone to change a behavior they have to want to change. An example of this that Schwarzer (2001) talks about is smoking. There are a lot of people that smoke and create a habit that is difficult to stop. In this case the person must want to change and learn for themselves why they want to stop and how it would be beneficial for them to quit.
Overall when wanting to change a behavior there are three components that impact the ability to change a behavior. When a specific behavior wants to be changed it is important that the behavior is analyzed and there is reasoning as to how the behavior developed in the first place. The three components are very beneficially to healthy behaviors but can be difficult to overcome.
References:
Gurung, R. A. R. (2019).
Health psychology: Well-being in a diverse world. SAGE.
The Relationship Between Behavior Aspects of Executive Functions and Personality Traits in Healthy Young Adults. (2022).
Psychological Reports, 1.
Links to an external site.
Schwarzer, R. (2001). Social-Cognitive Factors in Changing Health-Related Behaviors.
Current Directions in Psychological Science,
10(2), 47–51.
