(19) HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

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subdiscipline of behavioral medicine that deals specifically with how psychological processes influence health and illness

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HEALTHY PSYCHOLOGY

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• focused on the impact of behavior on wellness and involving the integration of knowledge from a wide variety of social science
• area of specialization for clinical psychologists and other professionals

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BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

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is the psychological and/or physiological response to difficult or demanding internal or external circumstances

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STRESS

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(STRESS)
when an organism perceives a threat, the body rapidly mobilizes energy reserves via the sympathetic nervous system and endocrine system to either fight or flee

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FIGHT-OR-FLIGHT RESPONSE

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(STRESS)
all-too common syndrome defined by stress levels that are consistently high and unremitting

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CHRONIC STESS

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(STRESS)
often due to a hectic, fast-paced life

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CHRONIC STRESS

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(STRESS)
when confronted with a temporary stressor, the fight-or-flight system works effectively to provide energy for immediate fight-or-flight needs

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GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME

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process of managing demands that are appraised as exceeding the resources of the person

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COPING

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FACTORS DETERMINE HOW WELL WOMEONE COPES WITH STRESS

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1. nature
2. nurture

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(FACTORS DETERMINE HOW WELL WOMEONE COPES WITH STRESS)
genetic codes can be imprinted with susceptibility for struggling with stress

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NATURE

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(FACTORS DETERMINE HOW WELL WOMEONE COPES WITH STRESS)
the perception of stress can predict levels of stress-related illness

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NURTURE

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(COPING)
emphasized proactive, constructive attempts to take action about a stressful situation

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PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING

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(COPING)
emphasizes on changing the emotional reaction to the stressor

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EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING

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perception that one has relationships with others who can provide support in a time of crisis and can share in good fortune as well

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SOCIAL SUPPORT

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COMPONENTS OF SOCIAL SUPPORTS

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1. social network
2. social relationships
3. social support

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(CLINICAL APPLICATIONS)
common approach health psychologists use in treating people with excess weight is known as the ABCDS of weight loss

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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

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(CLINICAL APPLICATIONS - WEIGHT MANAGEMENT) ABCDS

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A - activity increase
B - behavior change
C - cognitive change
D - dietary change
S - social support

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(CLINICAL APPLICATIONS - SMOKING) STAR

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S - set specific date for quitting
T - telling family and friends so they can provide support
A - anticipating specific challenges that might arise and coming up with constructive responses ahead of time
R - removing items that might serve as cues or triggers to smoke

Question 19

(CLINICAL APPLICATIONS) becomes pathological when certain criterias are met

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ALCHOL USE

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(CLINICAL APPLICATIONS)
- large component is medically bases
- suggests that health psychology should also be an integral part of any comprehensive pain management plan

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PAIN MANAGEMENT AND BIOFEEBACK

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(CLINICAL APPLICATIONS)
health psychologists assist clients in adhering to medical regimens when issues are not caused by psychological contributors

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COMPLIANCE ITH MEDICAL REGIMENS

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(CLINICAL APPLICATIONS)
health psychologists help medical patients cope with the stress of facing a medical procedure

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COPING WITH MEDICAL PROCEDURES

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(CLINICAL APPLICATIONS)
health psychologists educate clients and demystify the medical procedure, thus increasing the client’s sense of control and comfort

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COPING WITH MEDICAL PROCEDURES

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CULTURAL FACTORS

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1. within the patient
2. natural world
3. social world
4. supernatural world