Psychological Factors in Physical Health
Psychology ⇒ Health and Well-being
Psychological Factors in Physical Health starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how cultural beliefs can influence health behaviors and outcomes.
Describe how health behaviors such as smoking or exercise are influenced by psychological factors.
Describe how personality traits can influence health behaviors and outcomes.
Describe one way in which depression can negatively impact physical health.
Explain how social support can influence physical health outcomes.
Explain how stress appraisal can affect the physical response to a stressor.
A patient with chronic illness reports feeling hopeless and stops following their treatment plan. Which psychological factor is most likely affecting their health? (1) Optimism, (2) Depression, (3) Social support, (4) Resilience
A student is experiencing headaches and stomachaches during exam periods. Which psychological factor is most likely contributing to these symptoms? (1) Optimism, (2) Stress, (3) Social support, (4) Resilience
A patient with chronic illness reports feeling hopeless and stops following their treatment plan. Which psychological factor is most likely affecting their health? (1) Optimism, (2) Depression, (3) Social support, (4) Resilience
A student is experiencing headaches and stomachaches during exam periods. Which psychological factor is most likely contributing to these symptoms? (1) Optimism, (2) Stress, (3) Social support, (4) Resilience
Which of the following best defines health psychology? (1) The study of mental disorders, (2) The study of how psychological factors affect health and illness, (3) The study of physical fitness, (4) The study of nutrition
Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial model of health? (1) It focuses only on biological factors, (2) It considers biological, psychological, and social factors, (3) It ignores psychological factors, (4) It is only concerned with social influences.
A person who believes they have control over their health outcomes is said to have a(n) __________ locus of control.
Fill in the blank: __________ is a psychological factor that can buffer the negative effects of stress on health.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of managing demands that are appraised as taxing or exceeding the resources of the person.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the study of how psychological factors influence the onset, progression, and treatment of physical illness.
True or False: Chronic stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness.
True or False: Laughter and positive emotions can have beneficial effects on the immune system.
True or False: Optimism has been linked to better recovery rates from illness.
True or False: Psychological factors can influence the progression of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
