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Behavioral Health
Term | Definition |
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Biopsychosocial model | A framework that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in mental health. |
Diathesis-stress model | A theory suggesting that mental disorders develop due to a genetic predisposition (diathesis) triggered by stress. |
Cognitive-behavioral model | A model that emphasizes how thoughts influence behaviors and emotions. |
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs | A psychological theory outlining human motivation, starting with basic needs (food, safety) up to self-actualization. |
Freudian defense mechanisms | Psychological strategies like denial, projection, and repression used to cope with anxiety. |
Stages of change model (Transtheoretical Model, TTM) | A framework for behavior change (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse). |