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Which of the following best describes the role of behavioral medicine?
Which of the following best describes the role of behavioral medicine?
What aspect does effective communication influence in the healthcare process?
What aspect does effective communication influence in the healthcare process?
Which statement best illustrates the impact of socioeconomic status on health?
Which statement best illustrates the impact of socioeconomic status on health?
In what way does culture influence health behavior?
In what way does culture influence health behavior?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of recognizing the factors in the healthcare provider-patient relationship?
Which of the following is NOT a component of recognizing the factors in the healthcare provider-patient relationship?
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What is a significant psychosocial aspect of illness that should be discussed?
What is a significant psychosocial aspect of illness that should be discussed?
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Which academic field is most concerned with the study of human society in the context of social sciences?
Which academic field is most concerned with the study of human society in the context of social sciences?
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What distinguishes behavioral sciences from social sciences?
What distinguishes behavioral sciences from social sciences?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- Course: Behavioural Science
- Department: Community Medicine
- University: National University
- Lecturer: Dr. Hiba Elzaki
Course Objectives
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General Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of human development.
- Recognize the importance of effective communication in healthcare.
- Understand how genetics, development, and environment influence human behavior.
- Clarify the values and attitudes that define the medical profession.
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Specific Objectives:
- Identify factors affecting the doctor-patient relationship.
- Recognize and provide examples of unprofessional behaviour.
- Develop skills for effective communication and explore ways to improve them.
- Identify different personality styles and their impact on the doctor-patient relationship.
- Define "family" and "community" and explore different family structures and their roles in health issues.
- Analyze the impact of socioeconomic status on health.
- Define "culture" and discuss cultural influences on health behaviour.
- Recognize the effect of multicultural diversity on the doctor-patient relationship.
- Define behavioural medicine and identify the role of stress in disease.
- Recognize and discuss the psychosocial aspects of illness.
Socialism and Medicine
- Social context: Health cannot be separated from social factors.
- Human behavior: Social sciences and man are both concerned with human behaviour in their respective fields.
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Social Sciences: The scientific study of human society and social relationships.
- Key disciplines include: economics, political science, sociology, social psychology, and social anthropology.
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Behavioral Sciences: The science that examines human action and seeks to generalize about human behaviour in society.
- Divided into two academic fields:
- Neural (information sciences): Focused on information processing and cognitive functions.
- Social (relational sciences): Explore social interactions, relationships, and group behaviour.
- Key fields include: psychology, social neuroscience, and cognitive science.
- Divided into two academic fields:
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of Behavioural Science within the context of Community Medicine. It explores psychosocial aspects of human development, effective communication in healthcare, and factors influencing doctor-patient relationships. Additionally, it addresses the impact of genetics, development, and environment on human behavior.
