10 Questions
According to the biopsychosocial model of illness, health is a result of which three factors?
Biological, psychological, and social factors
What is the main focus of health psychology (behavioral medicine)?
The impact of thoughts and behavior on health and disease
What is stigma?
Having negative/unfair beliefs about a group of people because of a condition they have
What is courtesy stigma?
When members of the family of a stigmatized individual also experience stigma
How does the biopsychosocial model view the patient's role in their own health?
The patient takes responsibility for their own health and is not a passive victim
Which field focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts of society?
Public health
What is the main goal of developing guidelines and considering access and equity in healthcare?
Ensuring patients get the best possible treatment
Which field studies the distribution, determinants, and control of disease in populations?
Epidemiology
What type of study design involves following a population based on the change of one factor?
Cohort design
Which model combines science with sociology and emphasizes the importance of evidence in forming opinions?
Biopsychosocial model
Test your knowledge of the Biopsychosocial Model of illness and Health Psychology with this quiz. Explore the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors in shaping health outcomes. Understand how individuals play an active role in their own well-being and how the mind can influence physical symptoms.
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