10 Questions
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1946, health is defined as:
Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
What is the primary focus of health psychology?
Promotion and maintenance of health
Health psychology contributes to the identification of:
Etiologic and diagnostic correlates of health and illness
What does health psychology aim to improve?
Health care system and health policy formation
How does health psychology contribute to health and well-being?
By integrating psychological principles into health promotion
What is a common categorization system for pain?
Acute
What problematic pain phenomenon is often without physical support to the sign of injury?
Chronic pain
What was not adequate to unravel problematic pain phenomena such as chronic pain?
Purely biological explanation
What type of pain is often with no physical support to the sign of injury?
Chronic pain
What was the primary focus of early theories of pain?
Explaining the physiological processes during acute pain
Test your knowledge of health psychology with this introductory quiz. Explore the concept of health, as defined by the World Health Organization, and its relationship to mental and social well-being. Challenge yourself with questions inspired by the fundamental principles outlined in "Chapter 1: An Introduction to Health Psychology."
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