Comments on Post 1-1 & 1-2: Biopsychosocial Framework

TOPIC COMMENTS ON POST 1-1 & 1-2
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TOPIC COMMENTS ON POST 1-1 & 1-2
Question 1-1
Carrie correctly notes that the bio psychosocial framework is based on a number of interactive forces. The assertion that these forces can impact the mental maturation of a child thus hindering their intellectual development is correct CITATION Pen10 \l 1033 (Penney, 2010). It is critical that a professional counselor understand how these forces have been at play in a child's life in order to understand their mental age as compared to their physical age. The assertion that physical ailments can contribute to the mental and physical retardation of a patient shows the viability of the framework CITATION Cra11 \l 1033 (Crain, 2011).
Loretta asserts that every individual has a unique makeup of the forces that make up the bio psychosocial framework. This assertion is however flawed as the uniqueness is due to the interaction of the forces and not attributable to the forces themselves CITATION Com08 \l 1033 (Commons, 2008). The forces are present in each individual, the manner in which they interact is unique. Loretta however, correctly notes the essence of the framework in providing counselors with the means to pinpoint the origin of a problem, whether it is due to biological, physical or social factors CITATION Gha09 \l 1033 (Ghae...