Summary: The Psychodynamic Or Medical Model

Introduction
Just as there are various definitions of abnormal behavior, scientists also approach mental problems using different models. In this essay, I will show the problems which I feel arise from using the medical or biological model of psychology. I will also reveal the model which I believe is the most relevant for understanding the etiology of psychological issues. The humanistic-existential model is the most relevant because it does not dwell on whether abnormal behavior (mental disorder) is disease-oriented or not, it postulates that each psychological illness needs unique diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.
The Biophysical or Medical Model
As the model’s term indicates, this approach considers abnormality to be a condition which exists from a medical and biological viewpoint. The model posits that it is the brain and its chemicals which regulate moods and behaviors (Sue, Sue and Sue, 2016). Therefore, it suggests that mental illness is similar to a physical disease. The model takes into

This model began in the 1950s to 1960s when psychologists saw it was best to address specific human problems (Wong, 2016). I believe this model is the most relevant because the humanistic approach emphasizes studying a person in whole to understand his or her uniqueness, and existentialism involves understanding an individual’s responsibilities, beliefs, and personal values. I find this method better because, unlike the biophysical or medical model, it does not adopt a single way of thinking, the biophysical analogy relies only on human biology, yet, it is not a 100% proven theory. The humanistic-existential model suggests that every being has unique qualities which define his or her actions. Apparently, it sounds more reasonable to use this approach rather than rely on other models such as the medical theory which has a lot of