Health Psychology Chapter 2: Health Communication

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What is the core characteristic of human communication in the context of interpersonal communication?

The message is sent through a single channel and received by multiple people
The sender encodes the message, but the receiver interprets it differently
Each individual is both a source and a receiver of the message simultaneously (correct)
One person sends the message and the other receives it

What is the primary difference between a disease and an illness according to Arthur Kleinman?

A disease is a collection of physical findings, while an illness is a personal experience (correct)
A disease is a physical condition, while an illness is a psychological state
A disease is curable, while an illness is chronic
A disease is diagnosed by a healthcare provider, while an illness is perceived by the patient

Can a person have a disease without having an illness?

Only if the disease is in its advanced stages
Only if the disease is diagnosed by a healthcare provider
Yes, if the person is asymptomatic (correct)
No, a disease is always accompanied by an illness

What is an example of having an illness without having a diagnosed disease?

A person experiencing chronic pain without any diagnosable structural damage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of healthcare practitioners in their approach to disease?

Identifying and treating the underlying physical findings and symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a person who is not experiencing any symptoms of a disease?

Asymptomatic (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of disease according to Arthur Kleinman?

A collection of physical findings and symptoms that form a definable entity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between biomedical and health communication approaches?

Biomedical focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disease, while health communication focuses on the patient's experience of illness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an 'attention merchant' in health communication?

To attract public attention to deliver an audience to advertisers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common criticism of health news reporting?

That it oversells or exaggerates findings (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of 'interpretation' in health communication?

Providing context and meaning to health issues (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do 'socialization' efforts aim to promote in health communication?

Civic participation and social connectedness (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do TV news companies prioritize sensational or controversial health content?

To attract viewers and generate revenue through advertising (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of health news reporting that emphasizes conflict and controversy?

Public confusion and misconceptions about health (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary motivation of a TV news company?

To attract viewers and generate revenue through advertising (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of health communication that emphasizes moral judgments and solutions?

Context and meaning to health issues (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might health news reporting be inconsistent with objective conditions?

Because it is influenced by advertisers and commercial interests (A) Signup and view all the answers