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Psychological Factors in Physical Health

Psychology ⇒ Health and Well-being

Psychological Factors in Physical Health starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Psychological Factors in Physical Health. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe how health-related behaviors can be influenced by peer pressure.
Describe the difference between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies.
Describe the relationship between chronic stress and cardiovascular disease.
Describe the role of health beliefs in influencing health-related behaviors.
Explain how cultural beliefs can influence health behaviors.
A patient with diabetes is struggling to follow their medication schedule. Which psychological factor might help improve their adherence? (1) Self-efficacy, (2) Denial, (3) Pessimism, (4) Social isolation
A person who believes that their actions have little effect on their health is demonstrating which type of locus of control? (1) Internal, (2) External, (3) Positive, (4) Negative
A student is experiencing headaches and stomachaches during exam periods. Which psychological factor is most likely contributing to these physical symptoms? (1) Stress, (2) Nutrition, (3) Exercise, (4) Genetics
A patient with diabetes is struggling to follow their medication schedule. Which psychological factor might help improve their adherence? (1) Self-efficacy, (2) Denial, (3) Pessimism, (4) Social isolation
A person who believes that their actions have little effect on their health is demonstrating which type of locus of control? (1) Internal, (2) External, (3) Positive, (4) Negative
A student is experiencing headaches and stomachaches during exam periods. Which psychological factor is most likely contributing to these physical symptoms? (1) Stress, (2) Nutrition, (3) Exercise, (4) Genetics
Which model explains health behavior as a result of intention, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control? (1) Health Belief Model, (2) Theory of Planned Behavior, (3) Transtheoretical Model, (4) Social Cognitive Theory
Fill in the blank: __________ is the belief in one’s ability to control or influence events and outcomes in one’s life.
Fill in the blank: The __________ model suggests that health and illness are determined by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors.
Fill in the blank: The __________ response is the body’s automatic reaction to a perceived threat, preparing it to either fight or flee.
Fill in the blank: The __________ response is the body’s way of returning to normal after a stressful event.
True or False: Behavioral interventions can help prevent the onset of certain physical diseases.
True or False: Chronic stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness.
True or False: Health behaviors are only influenced by individual choices and not by social or environmental factors.
True or False: Laughter and positive emotions can have beneficial effects on physical health.