Theme 2 : Health Psychology Flashcards by Francheska Monforte | Brainscape

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placebo effect

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measurable, observable, or felt improvement in health not attributable to treatment

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nocebo effect

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when inert substance produces symptoms of harm

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Strengths of the biopsychosocial approach

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treats the whole person
acknowledges biographical and psychological factors
recognises the influence of social context

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