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These notes cover the topics of health psychology, including what health psychologists do, the questions they address, their competencies and standards of conduct, why questionnaires/interviews are important and the advantages and disadvantages of online questionnaires. These notes are good for undergraduate study.
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· Written exam 120 min (weight 100 % ) · Donus of up to 0. 33 gl...
· Written exam 120 min (weight 100 % ) · Donus of up to 0. 33 glade points can se obtained for participation in a health psych. experiment by the September read before class · Leadings the (registration options will be provided via Teams) gSep-21 15-18 30Mo · Oct 14.. + & 1 14 15 17. -. 00 Oct Hw : read the chapter ⑪ bringthe far. book/sketchbook - What is applied (health) psychology? > - the study & use of psychological principles to promote health , prevent illness , behavior , and mental healthcare physical well-being how and improve , focusing on emotions , processes affect. - What sorts of questions do health psychologists address in their everyday work? ? How -motivate ind. to healthier behaviors adopt S · can does affect physical health & what eoping strategies · How stress can reduce its impact ? for preventing illnesses like heart disease diabetes obesity through behavio change · What are the most effective strategies or ? , , · How do mental health conditions like depression anxiety affect physical health recovery from illness? or & - What are the core competencies of health psychologists? Behaviorinterventions (CBT) Cognitive & - Psychological - Assessment sevaluation - research & Education - Health Promotion - Communication Skills Ethics & Professionalism - - What are standards of conduct, performance and ethics? > - guidelines that ensure professionals act responsibly& & Competence work Equality & Respect ethically in their > - So > - > - confidentiality > - Communication informed concent Boundaries > - Accountability > - safety & well-being < research methods) ② - Why and where are questionnaires and interviews important? they are > - vital element of health a behavior change societal (e socio-economic status) within them, behavioral scientiss identify the relationship like. g. > - look to can between factors individual (e attitudes towards exercising). g. - What are the advantages and disadvantages of online questionnaires? Per : 1) Mickly Rating scales & people's assess attitudes. 2) Relatively to heap develop I. 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Creationin Health Psychology : : · Participation as research paradigm a. ~An equal collaboration between multiple Stakeholders ~ Researchersgivepowerteachparticipath agenda , process o actions/prod an Participants data engaged collecting , analyzing& reflecting generated ~ are in on - = > 0- ! a I - - Q O 0- #rangulation * T ools change to support behavior : A ) - - - - - servational Methoda ⑤ - What are the advantages and disadvantages of observational methods? - If we observe behavior like adherence to hand hygiene recommendations, how does this relate to psychology? - Which technology can be used for observations? 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