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Human behavior in the social environment presents a multidimensional composite of person, environment, and time. As per Hutchinson (2008), “Person, environment, and time interact dynamically. Relationships are reconfigured as the multiple influences of human behavior ebb and flow” (p. 9). An analysis of human behavior in the social environment concerns examining the biological, psychological, and spiritual person; as well as, environment, culture, dyads, families, and communities. This paper will serve as an analysis and comparison of two films through the lens of human behavior in the social environment. A biopsychosocial framework will be utilized to assess and determine optimal treatment interventions for a selected character of each film. Hutchinson (2008) describes a biopsychosocial approach, “In this approach, human behavior is considered to be a result of interactions of integrated biological, psychological, and social systems” (p.11). Additionally, Ericson’s stages of psychosocial developmental in relation to chosen characters from the films “Rachel is getting married” and “Mother and Child” will be discussed.
In “Rachel is getting married” (2008), the film opens with Kym Buchman’s temporary release from a rehabilitative facility after nine months of treatment. Kym’s inpatient substance abuse treatment program is put on hold for a few days, in order for Kym to attend her sister, Rachel’s wedding. Kym is driven from the rehab to her childhood home, where she will be staying, and the wedding will take place, by her father and his new wife. Upon arrival Kym is met with an over stimulated environment, a house full of people engaging in various pre-wedding activities. Kym’s initial interaction with Rachel is warm and sister...

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...utchison LC (2008), “A turning point in the life course represents a substantial change or discontinuity in directions; it serves as a lasting change and not just a temporary detour” (p.18). The confrontation between Kym and Abby represented a “turning point” for Kym. Kym reaching this turning point in her life is the ideal form of treatment. She subsequently became equipped with the tools to move forward and fully embrace treatment. In fact, Upon returning home, after driving her care off the road and spending the night in a contemplative state, Kym’s obviously distressed state induces reconnecting with Rachel and gaining some semblance of balance. Hutchison LC (2008) stated, “These more complex cognitive capabilities, combined with a greater awareness of personal feelings characterize cognitive development in young adulthood” (p.298).
Mother and Child (2009)

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