1. What are some of the biological influences on the tendency of young adults to take
health-related risks? According to the biopsychosocial model, some of the influences on health-related risks
include genetic makeup and physical trauma. Many disorders prevalent today have an inherited
genetic vulnerability. Therefore, genetics plays a critical role in the development of illnesses
such as schizophrenia. The other biological factors that would influence young adults to engage
in health-related risks include age and sex. young adults’ Health-related risk
2. What are some of the psychological influences on the tendency of young adults to take
health-related risks?
According to the biopsychosocial model, the psychological factors focus on finding the
foundation for a particular symptom or symptoms. It argues that individuals with genetic
vulnerability are more likely to exhibit negative thinking, which may expose them to health
hazards such as depression. Depression, in turn, may influence an individual to abuse alcohol
and liver complications.
3. What are some of the social influences on the tendency of young adults to take health-
related risks?
The biopsychosocial model highlights social influences that accelerate the tendency of
young adults to take health-related risks. Some of the social influences include religion, culture,
and socio-economic status. For instance, losing a job may interfere with a person’s
socioeconomic status, and as such, the person may develop stress and related illnesses. Social influences are recognized for influencing the development of disorders such as anorexia nervosa.
This may be what Anthony in the case study is suffering from.
4. Which of the models of health behavior discussed in Chapter 6 makes the most sense in
accounting for a risk taker such as Anthony? Explain your reasoning.
Therefore, the biopsychosocial model of health and illness is the best model to explain
the case of a risk taker such as Anthony. This is because it argues that the interactions between
biological, social, and psychological factors determine the cause, manifestation, and outcome of
wellness and disease.