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Biopsychosocial Analysis Paper

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Case Conceptualization of Regina
Noopur Shah
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Question 1: Biopsychosocial Analysis of Regina
Biological Factors
Fetal Development
It can be presumed, due to their middle class status, that Regina’s mother was receiving proper pre natal care and had access to the proper nutrition for healthy development of the child. Regina was receiving proper nutrition as long as her mother was eating well although, if she was not eating well before her pregnancy that would lead to her having to change her eating habits to accommodate the baby. If Regina’s mother did not change the way she was eating for her baby to receive the proper nutrients, then this could have caused Regina’s “physical, socioemotional, and intellectual development to be compromised” (Broderick & Blewitt, p55). There is a possibility that Regina’s mother was drinking during her pregnancy as a way to cope with her husband’s emotional and/or physical abuse. Two effects alcohol has on the fetus are metacognitive and language deficits which could explain Regina’s lisp and lack of understanding in regard to her moral actions (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). Thus, it is more likely that Regina …show more content…

There is inconsistent discipline occurring between the mother and Regina; although there seems to be no involvement from the father. Regina’s father does not seem to want to interact with the mother often and he refers to Regina as the mother’s mini me. During the session with Regina’s therapist it seemed as if her father was not attentive in any respect. It can be presumed that he does not want to have to take care of her or have a relationship with her; he could have a larger focus on his four-month-old son. “The attachment relationship can be vulnerable to events that may distract, depress, or preoccupy the mother or otherwise upset family life” (Broderick & Blewitt,

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