Psychology and Social Health Concepts
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What is a significant factor that can affect individuals' psychological wellbeing and social health?

  • Access to recreational activities
  • Cultural perceptions of health (correct)
  • Personal financial management
  • Employment status alone

    • What does social exclusion primarily deprive individuals of?

  • Access to mainstream society's rights and resources (correct)
  • Opportunities for leisure activities
  • Temporary social interactions
  • Physical healthcare services only

    • How has the societal view of smoking changed over time?

  • It was once considered glamorous but is now seen as undesirable (correct)
  • It is now seen as a symbol of wealth
  • It has always been viewed negatively
  • It remains legally acceptable everywhere

    • What factor complicates the interpretation of perceived health status across cultures?

    <p>Cultural and social influences on self-reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a shift in the perception of alcohol dependence?

    <p>It has shifted to being viewed as a medical condition requiring treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding chronic illness and age?

    <p>Decreased functioning can be associated with aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can societal responses to illicit drug use shift towards over time?

    <p>An approach that ranges from criminalization to treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about the causes of psychological wellbeing?

    <p>Environmental factors can play a role in psychological health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major health issue is expressed as a concern regarding its impact on future generations?

    <p>Rising obesity among children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries has experienced a significant decline in life expectancy attributed to better management of specific diseases?

    <p>Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did life expectancy gains within EU countries start to slow?

    <p>2011</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy?

    <p>Healthy life expectancy considers chronic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor has been suggested as a potential cause for the slowdown in life expectancy gains?

    <p>Austerity in health spending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was commonly perceived to be a primary health concern in 1900?

    <p>Avoiding infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As of 2015, which of the following countries showed a decline in life expectancy, despite starting with lower rates?

    <p>Greece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested to have protected communities from infectious diseases historically?

    <p>Immunization and sanitary conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Carl Rogers' approach to understanding individual behavior?

    <p>Understanding unique human subjective experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective opposes the biomedical view of health, particularly in its mechanistic approach?

    <p>Biopsychosocial model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the growth in neuroscience relate to materialism in understanding health?

    <p>It supports materialism as the dominant perspective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the biomedical view from the text?

    <p>It can lead to oversimplification of health conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key assumption of the biomedical model regarding treatment outcomes?

    <p>Pathology removal guarantees restored health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept challenges the notion that impairments lead to similar experiences of disability?

    <p>Individual variation in responses to impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What argument is made against the traditional biomedical perspective regarding illness and disability?

    <p>Not all mental health issues can be explained through physical symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In discussions of mind-brain-body debates, what is emphasized as necessary to explain the human experience?

    <p>A combination of objective, subjective, and relational evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential negative outcome of the belief in community contribution, particularly for those who are ill or disabled?

    <p>Stigma and disenfranchisement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cultures that promote an interdependent self typically view health?

    <p>In terms of social functioning and community balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region is traditional medicine practiced alongside Western-style medicine, as illustrated in the content?

    <p>Malaysia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept is described as the balance of positive and negative energies in relation to health in certain cultures?

    <p>Yin and Yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the biopsychosocial model emphasize regarding health?

    <p>The interaction between body and mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did classic studies by George Bishop and colleagues primarily examine concerning health perceptions?

    <p>Cultural differences in health perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT associated with the experience of personal harm for those unable to contribute in a community?

    <p>Support from family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which profession is mentioned as employing the biopsychosocial model?

    <p>Occupational therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences were reported to coexist in Singapore among Chinese Singaporean adults regarding health perception?

    <p>Asian and Western cultural influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pessimism exists regarding the biopsychosocial model?

    <p>That it can address all components in healthcare systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What practice is often available alongside Western-style medicine in Malaysia, according to the content?

    <p>Faith healing by bomohs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which era is referenced as having a different view of health?

    <p>Eighteenth century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the biopsychosocial model include beyond the biomedical approach?

    <p>Psychological and social influences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential benefit of adopting a biopsychosocial approach?

    <p>Offering a range of interventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Bracken and Thomas, what should be the focus beyond traditional views?

    <p>A broader perspective encompassing various influences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the interaction of influences in the biopsychosocial model?

    <p>It integrates various factors affecting health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What argument is made regarding cochlear implants in the context of hearing impairments?

    <p>They are viewed as a better solution than learning sign language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did Sigmund Freud contribute to the understanding of mental health?

    <p>The role of unconscious conflicts in psychological disturbances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what significant way does reductionism fall short in medical treatment?

    <p>It considers cultural beliefs irrelevant to health outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Freud’s treatment of patients with conversion hysteria reveal?

    <p>Physical disturbances can arise from unrecognized psychological issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge does the biomedical model face concerning dualism?

    <p>It fails to address the psychological aspects of illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Freud's techniques, like hypnosis and free association, contribute to medical psychology?

    <p>They helped uncover repressed conflicts affecting health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What perspective does the content imply about the approach to health and illness?

    <p>Both psychological and social factors play crucial roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'conversion hysteria' associated with Freud indicate about physical symptoms?

    <p>They can result from psychological rather than physical issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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