L11 Flashcards
Psychological inoculation or “prebunking”
giving people access to accurate information before they encounter disinformation
Benefit of prebunking
creates a large-scale psychological resistance against misinformation/disinformation
3 benefits of tech and social media for health
health monitoring; remote access to care; apps that promote good health and productivity
Negative health effects of smartphone use and push notifications
greater stress and cortisol output; reduced connectivity in areas of the brain related to control; withdrawal symptoms when stopped
Socioeconomic gradient in health
reduction in opportunities for growth and restriction of earning potential as inequality increases
Ecological grief
intense feelings of grief resulting from climate-related losses to valued species, ecosystems, and landscapes
Relationship between climate change and violence
less rainfall, higher temperatures, and drought is associated with an increase in every type of violence and crime (e.g. domestic abuse, especially between-group conflict)
Who tends to view climate change as a threat to personal health?
those with higher empathy and have a more collectivistic cultural orientation
3 kinds of well being added to the definition of health
cultural, spiritual/existential, and environmental well-being
Risks of climate change to health
death, injury, illness due to flooding, storm surges, sea-level rise; increased mortality and morbidity during periods of extreme heat, droughts, fires; breakdown of infrastructure and water supply; reduced agricultural productivity; increased malnutrition and related disorders; changes in range of infectious diseases and insect-borne diseases; loss of ecosystems and biodiversity
Which social groups are more impacted by climate change?
those living in poverty, indigenous communities, marginalized groups, and the chronically ill
Person-situation interaction
our behavior depends on the situation, and vice versa
