BIO VS PSYCHO

• Biological Approach


  Focuses on role of genetics, neurotransmitters, and brain structure in behavior and mental processes
• Psychodynamic Approach


  Focuses on role of unconscious thoughts, feelings, and experiences in shaping behavior and mental processes
• Biological Approach methods


  Neuroimaging, genetic research, pharmacological interventions
• Psychodynamic Approach methods


  Free association, dream analysis, transference
• Psychodynamic Approach: Therapeutic Techniques


  Often involves the use of techniques like free association and transference to explore the unconscious mind and resolve unconscious conflicts
• Biological Approach: Medical Interventions

  Often involves the use of medication or other medical interventions to treat mental health disorders
• Biological Approach: Determinism


  Tends to view behavior and mental health as determined by biological factors
• Biological Approach: Reductionism


  Tends to break down complex behaviors and mental health issues into smaller, more manageable parts
• Psychodynamic Approach: Holism


  Views behavior and mental health as part of a larger, interconnected system
• Biological Approach: Medical Model


  Views mental health issues as illnesses or disorders, often using a medical model to understand and treat them
• Psychodynamic Approach: Psychological Conflict


  Views mental health issues as resulting from unconscious conflicts and unresolved childhood experiences
• Psychodynamic Approach: Insight-Oriented


  Emphasizes the importance of gaining insight into unconscious motivations and desires
• Biological Approach: Symptom-Focused


  Tends to focus on reducing symptoms and alleviating distress