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What characterizes a disease-prone personality?
Which of the following correctly describes social support?
What does stress refer to in psychological terms?
How is tolerance defined in the context of substance use?
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What is the primary purpose of biofeedback in health psychology?
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Which of the following best describes chronic stress?
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What is the focus of values affirmation in health psychology?
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What does withdrawal refer to in the context of substance cessation?
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In what way does problem-focused coping differ from other coping strategies?
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What is cortisol primarily known for?
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How does psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) link behavior to health?
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What is a key feature of patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs)?
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What role does detoxification play in substance abuse treatment?
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Which of the following best describes relaxation training?
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What is the primary function of the fight-or-flight response?
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Which component of the ABCDS of weight loss focuses specifically on increased physical activity?
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In relapse prevention, the ABCs help to examine which two key aspects following substance use?
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Which term describes the relationship between psychological processes and health outcomes in health psychology?
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Which system is involved in the psychological response to prolonged stress according to the general adaptation syndrome?
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What does the ABCDS approach primarily involve for people with excess weight?
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Which area of specialization in health psychology deals particularly with the integration of social sciences and medical disciplines?
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In the context of the fight-or-flight response, what is the consequence of repeated or prolonged exposure to stress?
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Study Notes
Health Psychology Concepts
- Fight-or-flight response: Rapid mobilization of energy in response to perceived threats, mediated by the sympathetic nervous system and endocrine system.
- ABCDS of weight loss: Strategy for treating excess weight that includes Activity increase, Behavior change, Cognitive change, Dietary change, and Social support.
Relapse Prevention
- ABCs of relapse prevention: Examination of Antecedents (events before use), Behavior (substance use), and Consequences (events after use) to understand and prevent substance abuse relapse.
Behavioral Medicine
- Behavioral medicine: A clinical specialization integrating knowledge from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and medical fields to assess the impact of behavior on wellness.
- Health psychology: A subdiscipline of behavioral medicine exploring how psychological processes influence health and illness.
Physiological Responses to Stress
- HPA axis: A system involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal gland activated by stress, regulating cortisol release.
- Cortisol: The primary human stress hormone controlled by the HPA axis, playing a significant role in stress responses.
- Chronic stress: Consistent, high levels of stress that remain unremitting over time.
Pain and Coping Mechanisms
- Chronic pain: Persistent pain lasting 6 months or longer, often requiring specialized treatment.
- Biofeedback: Treatment helping clients gain control over bodily processes for pain management by educating them about their physical responses.
- Coping: The process of managing stress demands, with approaches such as problem-focused coping emphasizing proactive, constructive actions.
Support Systems and Health
- Social support: Relationships that provide assistance during crises, enhancing well-being during difficult times.
- Patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs): A model of comprehensive and holistic healthcare that involves health psychologists to improve patient care quality.
Psychological Interventions
- Relaxation training: Initial step in systematic desensitization, teaching clients progressive relaxation to counteract anxiety responses.
- Values affirmation: Clinical approach encouraging clients to articulate and affirm personal values that may conflict with unhealthy behaviors.
Stress-Related Health Risks
- Disease-prone personality: Characterized by anxiety, depression, and hostility, leading to a higher likelihood of stress-related illnesses.
- Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI): Studies the relationships between behavior, the nervous system, and immune system interactions.
Substance Use and Withdrawal
- Detoxification: Essential step in treating substance abuse, preventing withdrawal effects from abrupt cessation.
- Tolerance: Condition in which increasing amounts of a substance are needed to achieve the desired effect.
- Withdrawal: Negative symptoms experienced upon cessation of a substance, indicating physical dependence.
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Test your knowledge on health psychology concepts, including the fight-or-flight response, relapse prevention strategies, and the intersection of psychology and medicine. This quiz covers key elements of behavioral medicine and the physiological responses to stress. Challenge yourself and learn more about how psychological processes influence health and wellness.
