Introduction How an individual learns to grow, adjust, and interact within their environment can be a positive or negative experience. One’s surroundings can be nourished or neglected based on factors that are important for healthy biopsychosocial development. It is important to recognize how every system is associated because each one impacts the other. Emma’s case is merely one example of the outcomes resulting from negative life experiences. Sexual abuse, divorce, and lack of support within the family unit are life altering experiences for a seven-year-old girl, especially when considering her European-American culture. Emma’s behavioral, academic, and social issues are noteworthy indications that she is struggling and suffering in many areas of her life. Emma’s systems and subsystems are in chaos as she has tried to adapt to her distress.
Biological/Neurological Factors Emma is a seven-year old female who was born full term and is on point with stages of development. Emma’s physical development and appearance are that of a healthy child. There are no indications of genetic disorders or mental illness in her family history, this suggests that the limitations for …show more content…
43). Emma’s culture, history of abuse, and her role in her parent’s separation can be thoroughly understood with this theory because it takes all parts of Emma’s systems and shows how they are effected by themselves and together. It helps to show how the trauma and negative life experiences effect Emma in all areas of her life. A limitation of this theory in Emma’s case is that its fails in the capacity to give a conclusive understanding of what Emma’s reality actually is and it involves additional research when looking at development through various stages of
Biological/Neurological Factors Emma is a seven-year old female who was born full term and is on point with stages of development. Emma’s physical development and appearance are that of a healthy child. There are no indications of genetic disorders or mental illness in her family history, this suggests that the limitations for …show more content…
43). Emma’s culture, history of abuse, and her role in her parent’s separation can be thoroughly understood with this theory because it takes all parts of Emma’s systems and shows how they are effected by themselves and together. It helps to show how the trauma and negative life experiences effect Emma in all areas of her life. A limitation of this theory in Emma’s case is that its fails in the capacity to give a conclusive understanding of what Emma’s reality actually is and it involves additional research when looking at development through various stages of