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Which type of diseases was the historical emphasis of public health primarily on?
Which type of diseases was the historical emphasis of public health primarily on?
- Chronic diseases
- Infectious diseases (correct)
- Environmental factors
- Psychological disorders
What is the focus of the 'second revolution in public health'?
What is the focus of the 'second revolution in public health'?
- Enhancing healthcare access in underdeveloped regions
- Reducing and preventing infectious diseases
- Addressing psychological and behavioral factors in chronic diseases (correct)
- Promoting vaccination and hygiene
Which field is involved in both the prevention and treatment of physical disorders?
Which field is involved in both the prevention and treatment of physical disorders?
- Gerontology
- Health psychology (correct)
- Epidemiology
- Psychiatry
Which acronym represents the risky behaviors contributing to chronic diseases?
Which acronym represents the risky behaviors contributing to chronic diseases?
What is the primary goal of managing SNAP risks in primary healthcare?
What is the primary goal of managing SNAP risks in primary healthcare?
What percentage of Australia's overall disease burden is attributed to preventable chronic diseases?
What percentage of Australia's overall disease burden is attributed to preventable chronic diseases?
According to Murray et al. (2012), what percentage of Australia's disease burden is estimated to be preventable?
According to Murray et al. (2012), what percentage of Australia's disease burden is estimated to be preventable?
What is the primary focus of behavioral medicine?
What is the primary focus of behavioral medicine?
Which field is health psychology a sub-specialty of?
Which field is health psychology a sub-specialty of?
Which term is commonly used to describe challenging emotions?
Which term is commonly used to describe challenging emotions?
How do challenging emotions affect behavior?
How do challenging emotions affect behavior?
How do challenging emotions impact biological processes?
How do challenging emotions impact biological processes?
Which emotion is commonly studied in the context of its impact on health?
Which emotion is commonly studied in the context of its impact on health?
Which of the following is not one of the three stages of stress as defined by Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
Which of the following is not one of the three stages of stress as defined by Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
What happens to the body's physiological readiness during the resistance stage of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
What happens to the body's physiological readiness during the resistance stage of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
According to Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, which stage of stress activates the 'fight or flight' response?
According to Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, which stage of stress activates the 'fight or flight' response?
What are some potential symptoms of the exhaustion stage in General Adaptation Syndrome?
What are some potential symptoms of the exhaustion stage in General Adaptation Syndrome?
During which stage of General Adaptation Syndrome does the body's ability to maintain a high level of response become compromised if the stressor is prolonged?
During which stage of General Adaptation Syndrome does the body's ability to maintain a high level of response become compromised if the stressor is prolonged?
What happens to the body's resources in the exhaustion stage of stress according to Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
What happens to the body's resources in the exhaustion stage of stress according to Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
Which stage of General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by the body's constant release of stress hormones and strain on its systems?
Which stage of General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by the body's constant release of stress hormones and strain on its systems?
Which of the following is a potential effect of prolonged exposure to stress in the exhaustion stage?
Which of the following is a potential effect of prolonged exposure to stress in the exhaustion stage?
Psychological stress leads to what in terms of HPA activation and cortisol production?
Psychological stress leads to what in terms of HPA activation and cortisol production?
Which part of the brain is particularly vulnerable to cell death as a result of sustained psychological stress?
Which part of the brain is particularly vulnerable to cell death as a result of sustained psychological stress?
What physical disorder is linked to psychological stress, resulting in a weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to infections?
What physical disorder is linked to psychological stress, resulting in a weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to infections?
According to a US study of 30,000 adults, what was the effect of high stress on the risk of dying?
According to a US study of 30,000 adults, what was the effect of high stress on the risk of dying?
In the same study, who was most affected by high stress in terms of the risk of dying?
In the same study, who was most affected by high stress in terms of the risk of dying?
What effect did belief about stress have on individuals who experienced high stress levels but did not believe their stress was harmful?
What effect did belief about stress have on individuals who experienced high stress levels but did not believe their stress was harmful?
Which of the following outcomes can be achieved by changing participants' perception of their stress to a healthy one?
Which of the following outcomes can be achieved by changing participants' perception of their stress to a healthy one?
What role does social connection play in resilience to stress?
What role does social connection play in resilience to stress?
What is the combined effect of beliefs about stress and social connection on the physical impact of stress?
What is the combined effect of beliefs about stress and social connection on the physical impact of stress?
