42 Questions
Which profession can benefit from acquiring communicative skills from a psychological perspective?
Dentistry professionals
What is the focus of health psychology?
Studying health from a psychological perspective
What is the definition of psychology?
The study of human behavior and mental processes
What are the guiding principles of the dental profession?
Promoting oral health and ensuring professional integrity
What is the main focus of social psychology?
Studying individual behavior in a social context
Why is studying psychology and communication important in a Bachelor's Degree?
To develop effective communication skills
What is the purpose of continuous training for health professionals?
To maintain knowledge and skills
What influences most pathologies, including dental and buccal diseases?
Behavior, personality, and beliefs
What are the learning aspects emphasized in the doctor-patient relationship?
Both verbal and non-verbal communication
What does health psychology focus on in relation to health?
Promotion, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Which model of health focuses on physical/biological factors, considers disease as separate from mental phenomena, and neglects psychological, social, and cultural aspects?
Biomedical model
Which model of health recognizes that health and illness are a continuous process, and considers multiple aspects in diagnosis?
Biopsychosocial model
Which model of health emphasizes reductionism and locating the root cause of illness either outside the body or due to internal changes?
Biomedical model
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), how is health defined?
Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
During which historical period did the religious perspective on health persist, with the Church and priests as protectors?
Middle Ages
Who introduced the concept of dualism, separating the mind and body as independent entities that can interact?
René Descartes
Which model of health is focused on prevention and health promotion, and considers health and illness as a continuous process?
Health promotion model
Which model of health takes into account the role of psychological and social factors in the etiology, course, and outcomes of illness?
Biopsychosocial model
What are some aims within the healthcare context?
Health promotion, health education, disease prevention
What did Sigmund Freud propose about the relationship between unconscious conflicts and physical disturbances?
Unconscious conflicts can cause physical disturbances
Which of the following is NOT a potential negative effect of pressure to maximize wellness?
Happiness
What is the role of social pressure on health and disease?
It shapes our understanding of wellness
Which of the following is NOT an empirical method used in psychology?
Theoretical search
What are the three approaches to generate knowledge in psychology?
Inductive, deductive, and abductive
Which research design in psychology involves manipulating the independent variable and measuring the dependent variable to establish causation?
Experimental
What does correlation imply?
Linear relationship between variables
What do theoretical studies in psychology involve?
Systematic reviews
What types of studies involve testing hypotheses and examining the causal relationship between variables?
Empirical studies
Which method does NOT fall under non-experimental methods in psychology?
Experimental studies
What does the scientific method in psychology include?
Descriptive, correlational, and experimental methods
Which of the following is a main feature of clinical trials?
Random allocation of experimental units
What distinguishes community trials from clinical trials?
Population-based design
Which type of trial provides strong evidence of a causal relationship?
Experimental studies
Which type of study involves testing hypotheses and examining the causal relationship between variables?
Clinical trials
What is the distinguishing feature between observational and experimental studies?
Random assignment
What are the requirements to start a clinical trial?
EMA, Sponsor, Trial investigator
What is the distinguishing feature between clinical trials and observational studies?
Random assignment of participants
Which method is NOT used for randomization in clinical trials?
Quasi-randomization
What are the generalities of field trials?
They are conducted in real-world settings
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of clinical trials?
Randomization methods
What is the main characteristic of field trials?
Randomization of healthy population
What distinguishes community trials from clinical trials?
Random allocation of experimental units
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