hi
this is just a concept map i made linking allostasis to the biopsychosocial framework
The process of allostasis in a stressful situation: Our appraisal (PSYCHOLOGICAL) of a potential stressor (which can be BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL stressors) determines the potential activation of the allostatic systems (BIOLOGICAL). Our appraisal can be influenced by the environmental context (SOCIOCULTURAL), inbuilt pre-dispositions (BIOLOGICAL) and past memories (PSYCHOLOGICAL).
If the allostatic system is activated, the brain will regulate the bodily processes involved and determine how quickly they will return to normal (BIOLOGICAL). The timing is influenced also by the context (SOCIAL) and our continued perception of the stressor as well as coping strategies to deal with it (PSYCHOLOGICAL).
i got it from the purple book .. but it's a little confusing