APA Dictionary of Psychology

lifespan epidemiological personality approach

Updated on 03/06/2026
an interdisciplinary way of understanding physical and psychological health that involves considering the whole person and the dynamic environment in which the person lives. Important factors include the person’s personality, the social context in which he or she lives, biological variables, and the person’s life path (past, present, and projected).
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