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What is the primary underlying cause of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?
What is the primary underlying cause of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?
Which of the following best describes angina pectoris, related to CHD?
Which of the following best describes angina pectoris, related to CHD?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a risk factor for CHD?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a risk factor for CHD?
What is 'coronary proneness' primarily associated with?
What is 'coronary proneness' primarily associated with?
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What may aggravate genetically based exaggerated cardiovascular responses to stress?
What may aggravate genetically based exaggerated cardiovascular responses to stress?
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What type of training shows promise for reducing morbidity and mortality due to CHD?
What type of training shows promise for reducing morbidity and mortality due to CHD?
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What broader aim does cardiac rehabilitation have for CHD patients?
What broader aim does cardiac rehabilitation have for CHD patients?
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What is the term for a severe deprivation of oxygen to the heart, potentially leading to tissue damage or a heart attack?
What is the term for a severe deprivation of oxygen to the heart, potentially leading to tissue damage or a heart attack?
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What is the approximate healthy range of body fat percentage for men?
What is the approximate healthy range of body fat percentage for men?
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What is the most prevalent dietary contributor to poor health worldwide?
What is the most prevalent dietary contributor to poor health worldwide?
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How does stress typically impact eating habits?
How does stress typically impact eating habits?
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What kind of food do people who eat due to stress tend to prefer when under stress?
What kind of food do people who eat due to stress tend to prefer when under stress?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a health risk associated with obesity?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a health risk associated with obesity?
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Which eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation to the point that body weight is grossly below the optimum level?
Which eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation to the point that body weight is grossly below the optimum level?
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Which eating disorder involves alternating cycles of binge eating and purging?
Which eating disorder involves alternating cycles of binge eating and purging?
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According to the content, what is one possible cause of bingeing?
According to the content, what is one possible cause of bingeing?
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Which component is specifically mentioned as a typical part of cardiac rehabilitation programs?
Which component is specifically mentioned as a typical part of cardiac rehabilitation programs?
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What is frequently reported as a challenging aspect for patients after a heart attack?
What is frequently reported as a challenging aspect for patients after a heart attack?
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What is the fundamental cause of all cancers as described in the text?
What is the fundamental cause of all cancers as described in the text?
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What psychological state is specifically linked to the onset and progression of cancer?
What psychological state is specifically linked to the onset and progression of cancer?
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Which group was one of the first identified primary risk groups for AIDS in the United States?
Which group was one of the first identified primary risk groups for AIDS in the United States?
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What is emphasized as the main approach to controlling the spread of AIDS?
What is emphasized as the main approach to controlling the spread of AIDS?
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What strategies are part of primary prevention efforts that target behavioural changes to reduce the spread of AIDS?
What strategies are part of primary prevention efforts that target behavioural changes to reduce the spread of AIDS?
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What actions might assist individuals in prolonging asymptomatic HIV seropositivity?
What actions might assist individuals in prolonging asymptomatic HIV seropositivity?
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What is the primary mechanism by which Type I diabetes develops?
What is the primary mechanism by which Type I diabetes develops?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical early symptom of Type I diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a typical early symptom of Type I diabetes?
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Why does the body experience symptoms like fatigue and weakness in Type I diabetes?
Why does the body experience symptoms like fatigue and weakness in Type I diabetes?
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What percentage of all diabetes cases is attributed to Type I diabetes?
What percentage of all diabetes cases is attributed to Type I diabetes?
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How does stress impact chronic conditions like HIV and cancer?
How does stress impact chronic conditions like HIV and cancer?
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What is the role of HAART in managing HIV?
What is the role of HAART in managing HIV?
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According to the provided content, how can health psychologists assist individuals with Type I diabetes?
According to the provided content, how can health psychologists assist individuals with Type I diabetes?
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What is likely to happen if Type I diabetes is left untreated?
What is likely to happen if Type I diabetes is left untreated?
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What differentiates binge eating disorder from other eating disorders?
What differentiates binge eating disorder from other eating disorders?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for eating disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a component of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for eating disorders?
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What is the typical range for weight loss achieved with cognitive-behavioral techniques in a 20-week period, according to the text?
What is the typical range for weight loss achieved with cognitive-behavioral techniques in a 20-week period, according to the text?
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What is a primary focus of current interventions regarding obesity?
What is a primary focus of current interventions regarding obesity?
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Which factor associated with alcoholism is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which factor associated with alcoholism is NOT mentioned in the text?
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Which is NOT a factor affecting the success of alcoholism treatment?
Which is NOT a factor affecting the success of alcoholism treatment?
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Which of the following is NOT identified as a major health consequence of smoking in the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a major health consequence of smoking in the provided text?
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Which of these factors does NOT contribute to smoking relapse, according to the text?
Which of these factors does NOT contribute to smoking relapse, according to the text?
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Which approach is commonly used in programs to help young people resist peer pressure to smoke?
Which approach is commonly used in programs to help young people resist peer pressure to smoke?
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What is a key component often included in smoking cessation programs, in addition to nicotine replacement?
What is a key component often included in smoking cessation programs, in addition to nicotine replacement?
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What is the primary characteristic of autoimmune diseases like arthritis?
What is the primary characteristic of autoimmune diseases like arthritis?
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What does the term 'arthritis' literally mean?
What does the term 'arthritis' literally mean?
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While the rheumatoid arthritis personality type has been debated, which characteristics were hypothesized to be associated with it?
While the rheumatoid arthritis personality type has been debated, which characteristics were hypothesized to be associated with it?
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What role does the spouse’s perception of the patient's condition play in managing rheumatoid arthritis?
What role does the spouse’s perception of the patient's condition play in managing rheumatoid arthritis?
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Which types of training are often used in therapeutic approaches to rheumatoid arthritis?
Which types of training are often used in therapeutic approaches to rheumatoid arthritis?
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Why is an enhanced sense of self-efficacy beneficial for people with rheumatoid arthritis?
Why is an enhanced sense of self-efficacy beneficial for people with rheumatoid arthritis?
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Study Notes
Health Psychology - Chapter 6
- Coronary Heart Disease (CHD): A general term for illnesses caused by atherosclerosis, the narrowing of coronary arteries. This reduces blood flow to the heart.
- Atherosclerosis: The narrowing of the coronary arteries, reducing oxygen and nourishment to the heart. Can lead to angina pectoris (chest pain), and myocardial infarction (heart attack).
- CHD Risk Factors: Cigarette smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, low levels of physical activity, chronic stress, and hostility. CHD is the leading cause of death in the US.
- Stress and CHD: Excessive stress reactivity contributes to CHD. Stress can exacerbate physical symptoms and increase stress-related cardiovascular responses.
- Cardiac Rehabilitation: Helps CHD patients improve their physical, medical, psychological, and social well-being. Programs include education, drug therapy, nutritional counseling, supervised exercise, and counseling.
- Cancer: A set of over 100 diseases stemming from dysfunctional DNA causing rapid cell growth. Risk factors include psychosocial factors like depression, avoidance coping, chemotherapy, and social network strain.
- AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is caused by the HIV virus. High-risk groups include gay men, intravenous drug users (IVDUs), and more recently, minority women and heterosexually active adolescents/young adults.
- Diabetes (Type I): An autoimmune disorder characterized by the lack of insulin production. Symptoms include frequent urination, thirst, fatigue etc. Stress can precipitate type I diabetes.
- Obesity: Excessive accumulation of body fat; constitutes 20-27% of body tissue in women and 15-22% in men. Linked to various health problems (e.g., cardiovascular disease, kidney disease).
- Eating Disorders (e.g., Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia): Characterized by abnormal eating habits (self-starvation, binge eating, compensatory purging). Obesity and eating disorders utilize CBT and medication for treatment.
- Alcoholism: Tied to sociodemographic factors and genetic components. Stress can precipitate drinking, and people often peak in alcohol consumption between the ages of 18 and 25.
- Smoking: Significant cause of death linked to heart disease, cancer, and lung disorders. Nicotine is a neuroregulator and an addictive substance. Relapse prevention interventions are important.
- Arthritis: A set of diseases where the body mistakenly attacks its own tissues. A prevalent autoimmune disorder; various types exist, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Treatment and Prevention
- Stress Management: Interventions are helpful for reducing stress and its effects, such as relaxation training and coping skills training.
- Mindfulness interventions: Helpful to people with RA
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Used in the management of various conditions e.g., obesity, eating disorders, smoking cessation. Helps modify destructive patterns of thinking and behavior.
- Drug Therapies: Along with behavioral interventions to control pain symptoms (in RA)
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This quiz covers crucial concepts from Health Psychology Chapter 6, focusing on Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), its risk factors, and the impact of stress on cardiovascular health. It also explores cardiac rehabilitation strategies to support patients in managing and recovering from CHD.
