This is similar to the biological model's problem of not considering factors other than biological ones. It is also along the same lines as the psychodynamic model where it is based on less physical ideas/theories. The main problem of the humanistic-existential model is the lack of empirical research. Similar to the humanistic-existential model, the sociocultural model has difficulty establishing a cause based on available research. It is also difficult to predict abnormalities in society using sociocultural model theories. For example, if discriminated against and disadvantaged individuals of color tend to suffer from depression and anxiety, shouldn't this apply to all individuals who meet these characteristics? Thoughts, feelings, and bodily processes interact with each other to give us human behavior. Many internal (such as psychological and biological) and external (sociocultural) forces can influence the individual collectively. The integrative approach is broader and more universally applicable. Looking through the lens of the integrative approach, the source of our behavior is not just biological or simply social; they are both combined to explain behavior. This can be accurately compared to the nature vs. nurture debate (which should no longer be a debate as it is a combination of both). This broad and integrative perspective of abnormal behavior also makes it easier to prevent mental illnesses in different individuals
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