19 Questions
What is the main focus of health psychology?
Studying social, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional factors influencing health
Which of the following is NOT a concern of health psychology?
Development of new medical technologies
What does health psychology aim to promote and maintain?
Both physical health and psychological well-being
According to Matarazzo (1982), what are the key contributions of psychology to health?
Multiple contributions including promotion of health, prevention and treatment of illness, and more
What does the Illness/Wellness Continuum represent?
A spectrum ranging from complete wellness to severe illness
In what ways do individuals interact with others according to health psychology?
Through behaviors and interactions in both sickness and health
According to the Biomedical Model, where do diseases originate?
Outside the body and invade it
What is a key belief of the Biomedical Model regarding individual responsibility for illnesses?
Illnesses are beyond an individual's control.
In the Biopsychosocial Model, what is the main focus in terms of health?
Promotion of health
What does the Bio component of the Biopsychosocial Model include?
Genetic, viruses, bacterial, structural defects
Which model suggests that healthcare systems are primarily focused on treating or curing people rather than promoting health?
Biopsychosocial Model
What is NOT a component of the Bio part in the Biopsychosocial Model?
Social norms of behavior
Which aspect is NOT part of the Sociological factors in the Biopsychosocial Model?
Physical exercise
What is a key belief that informs the Biopsychosocial Model?
Beliefs have no impact on health behaviors
Which psychological factor is associated with characteristic ways of thinking and feeling?
Self-efficacy
What is an example of a psychological factor that influences adherence to medical advice?
Social support
In the Biopsychosocial Model, understanding the psychological consequences of illness can help alleviate which of the following symptoms?
Pain, nausea, vomiting
Which field is NOT related to health psychology according to the text?
Physics
True or False: Beliefs about health and illness cannot be used to predict behaviors according to the Biopsychosocial Model.
False
Test your knowledge on the definition of health psychology, factors leading to its development, and different health models. Explore topics like physiological bases of emotion, their relation to health and illness, and understanding stress and predisposing behaviors.
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