Psychology and Physical Health

Question 1

Definition of Biopsychosocial

Answer 1

States that physical illness is caused by a complex interaction of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors.

Question 2

Heart Disease

Answer 2

Reduction in blood flow through the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with blood.

Question 3

Artheriosclerosis

Answer 3

Gradual narrowing of the coronary arteries; the primary cause of heart disease.

Question 4

Risk factors for heart disease

Answer 4

Smoking, Diabetes, High cholesterol levels, High Blood pressure, Little Physical activity

Question 5

Type A personality

Answer 5

Patterns behaviour associated with increased risk of heart attack.

1. Strong competitive orientation
2. Impatience and time urgency
3. Anger and hostility.

Question 6

Type B personality

Answer 6

1. Less Hurried
2. Less competitive
3. Less easily angered

Question 7

Hostility

Answer 7

Persistent negative attitude marked by cynical, untrusting thoughts, feelings of anger, overtly aggressive actions. Very highly associated with heart attack risk.

Question 8

Rumination

Answer 8

Engaging in repetitive and negative thinning about some event.

Question 9

Cancer

Answer 9

Malignant cell growth, which may occur in many organ system in the body.

Question 10

Does Stress cause Cancer?

Answer 10

No; but it is associated with increased risk of getting it; lower survival rates and high mortality.

Question 11

Stress and other diseases

Answer 11

Common cold, Rheumatoid arthritis, Lower back pain, Asthma. (4)

Question 12

Health risk in smoking

Answer 12

Stroke, Oral Cancer, Cancer of larynx, Lung Cancer, Heart attack, Peptic, Pancreatic cancer and Unborn babies at risk for premature birth. (8)

Question 13

How many adults engage in binge drinking?

Answer 13

over 40%

Question 14

How many American Adults drink?

Answer 14

About 49%

Question 15

How many college students drink?

Answer 15

81% of the college students.

Question 16

Risks of alcohol

Answer 16

Hangover, Overdose, Impaired driving, aggressive behaviour.

Question 17

Alcohol Overdose

Answer 17

Alcohol poisoning and mix with pills

Question 18

Alcohol and Aggressive behaviour

Answer 18

90% of rapes and 95% of violent crime on campus

Question 19

Health affect of Alcohol

Answer 19

Alcohol dependence (alcoholism)

Question 20

Alcohol dependence (alcoholism)

Answer 20

Chronic progressive disorder marked by a growing compulsion to drink and impaired control over drinking that eventually interferes with health and social behaviour.

Question 21

Obesity

Answer 21

A significant health problem that elevates one’s mortality risk. BMI over 25.

Question 22

Cause of obesity

Answer 22

Excessive eating, genetics, inadequate exercise, set point.

Question 23

Losing Weight

Answer 23

Diets don’t work and change lifestyle habits

Question 24

Exercise

Answer 24

Regular exercise is associated with increased longevity, Less heart disease, avoid obesity, Less risk of some cancers, Buffer against stress, Improves mood, self-esteem, work efficiency, Reduces tension and anxiety. (7)

Question 25

Devising an Exercise Program

Answer 25

1. Looks for an activity that you like
2. Exercise regularly without overdoing it.
3. Increase the amount of time you exercise gradually.
4. Reinforce yourself for doing it.
5. It’s never too late to start.