Warm Ups Flashcards
(43 cards)
Four main functions of health psychologists as discussed in class (Week 2).
1: health promotion and maintenance
2: prevention and treatment of illness.
3: etiology (origins and causes of illness) and correlates of health, illness, and dysfunction.
4: improve healthcare systems and the formulation of health policy.
Describe several key differences between the Biomedical Model and the Biopsychosocial Model (Week 2).
Biomedical Model believes that all illness can be explained by abreant somatic bodily processes, such as biochemical imbalances or neurophysiological abnormalities.
Biopsycholococial model’s underlying assumption is that health and illness result from the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
What are some of the benefits of Integrated Care in modern health settings (Week 2).
- improves patient outcomes by providing a comprehensive, coordinated treatment across multiple health disciplines.
- better communication among healthcare providers, resulting
in more efficient and effective care. - reduces costs while increasing
patient satisfaction by providing personalized and comprehensive care services.
Compare and contrast behavioral medicine and health psychology (Week 2) .
Behavioral medicine is an interdisciplinary field that combines behavioral and biomedical sciences to better understand and treat physical health, with an emphasis on diagnosis and rehabilitation.
Health psychology, a subfield of psychology, studies how psychological factors affect physical health and promotes healthier lifestyles.
While both fields address health and behavior, behavioral medicine encompasses a broader medical scope, whereas health psychology focuses on psychological aspects.
Behavioral medicine: broader, biomedical science
Health psychology: focuses on psychological aspects.
Briefly explain the concept of “health” as discussed in class (Week 2).
- Health incorporates all forms of health including physical and mental health, the whole breadth of the field.
- not merely an absence of illness
The ____________ model is a holistic approach considering biological,
psychological, and social factors in health (Week 2).
BioPsychoSocial
_________ biological, psychological, and social factors in health (Week 2) .
Spiritual
What three recent shifts have increased the need for health psychologists (Week 2)?
- changing patterns of illness
- the expansion of health care services
- increased medical acceptance
- rise of integrated Care.
Which PWC (Profession Wide Competency) was mentioned last class and is an important part of integrated care (Week 2) ?
Consultation and Interprofessional/interdisciplinary interaction.
What can we do as clinicians to create a more inclusive and affirmative environment with gender and sexual minority patients? (Week 3)
- respect their diverse identities, using their preferred pronouns and names.
- open and non-judgmental communication is crucial to allow them to express concerns freely.
- staying updated on LGBTQ+ health issues is key, as is providing care that’s centered on their unique experiences and needs.
- addressing mental health, challenging our own biases, ensuring confidentiality
- engaging with the LGBTQ+ community are essential steps to better understand and meet our clients’ needs.
ROSA-E
Describe the concept of ‘acculturative stress’ and its impact on health. (Week 3)
- mental and physical health challenges faced when adapting to a new culture, is worsened for non-English speakers due to increased healthcare errors.
- This emphasizes the need for interpreter services and enhanced health literacy.
- stigma and discrimination intensify this stress, leading to adverse health effects from societal labeling, stereotyping, and discrimination during acculturation.
Briefly list and describe the five overlapping components of stigma (as covered in class). (Week 3)
L-L-S-S-S
1: Labeling
2: Loss of Power
3: Stereotyping
4: Status loss and discrimination
5: Separating
What are some major ethical considerations when working with pediatric and geriatric populations? (Week 3)
- ensuring equitable access to services, addressing age-related biases, adopting a holistic approach to care, and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals.
- assent and consent.
- respecting their age.
- respecting their freedom/autonomy.
What is a gender inequity related to women’s health (Week 3)?
: mainly comes from not including women in past research, which has led to less knowledge and poorer care in important areas like heart and mental health.
: Sadly, the problem still exists today, even with new medical progress, and affects women, especially those from less privileged groups.
: 1993: was when laws started requiring women to be part of health studies.
How might cultural and societal attitudes towards sexuality and disability or sexuality and geriatric populations impact patient care? Discuss the role of a health psychologist in addressing and challenging these societal norms (Week 3).
Health psychologists have a big role in this. They can make communication better between patients, their partners, and doctors. This helps clear up misunderstandings that come from how society thinks about sexuality in these groups.
They also challenge these social views by teaching everyone that sexual health is important for disabled and older individuals. Health psychologists also work on overcoming any communication barriers, like their own biases. Plus, they involve client’s partners in treatment, which helps in giving complete and supportive care.
What are some of the effects of stigma (as covered in class)? (Week 3)
- Reduced life opportunities (e.g., housing, jobs, access to healthcare)
- Lower quality social relationships
- Increased efforts to conceal stigmatized status
- Chronic stressor
- Depleted self-control
- Maladaptive emotional regulation strategies
- Increased drug and alcohol use
Essay Question: Discuss the importance of health behavior change and our role as psychologists. Why is it important to consider psychological, socio-cultural, and other factors when recommending healthy habits? Incorporate your knowledge of a health theory from the McGraw Hill Chapter 3 reading. (Week 4 Warm up)
Bullet Point version:
The science of motivation suggests that people often need a gentle push in the right direction.
This can be achieved through:
Appropriate psychoeducation to help clients understand the positive outcomes of lifestyle changes.
Motivational interviewing to provide an emotional impetus and offer hope by highlighting potential benefits.
Sociocultural factors play a crucial role in some aspects of change.
For example, a video by a Latinx nurse who is diabetic showed how diabetes is perceived as a death sentence in some Hispanic communities due to limited access to care or lack of education about life-prolonging measures.
Some individuals are influenced by a family culture of unhealthy habits, such as consuming unhealthy foods as part of their traditions.
McGraw and Hill suggest using interventions that foster motivation and incorporate principles of self-control to aid in exercising, as these are highly effective.
Implementation intentions and reminders via email or text message can also be beneficial.
Many of these strategies are useful in treating eating disorders.
Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
CAR
Competence
Autonomy
Relatedness
Compare and contrast behavioral medicine with health psychology. (Week 5 Warm up: Review of Week 1)
Psychology and medicine are combined in behavioral medicine. It uses biological and behavioral methods to study and treat sickness.
Health psychology studies how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors affect physical health and illness.
Psychological prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of medical disorders are its main goals.
What are some specific skills psychologists or other mental health providers working in an integrated health care setting might need? (Week 5 Warm up: Review of Week 1)
- communicate well
- understand medical conditions
- collaborate with medical professionals
- provide psychological assessments and interventions in a medical setting.
C-C-U-P
Discuss the importance of health literacy in the context of national origin and language. (Week 5 Warm up: Review of Week 2)
Health literacy is important for understanding health information and making informed decisions.
Given cultural and linguistic diversity, health information must be accessible and understood to people of different nationalities and languages.
What is a potential difference in focus when working with someone with an acquired disability versus a developmental disability? (Week 5 Warm up: Review of Week 2)
The focus when working with someone with an acquired disability often involves adjustment to a new disability, coping strategies, and rehabilitation.
Working with someone with a developmental impairment may emphasize long-term management, independence assistance, and early treatment of co-occurring problems.
What are the four elements of the “Spirit of MI”? Describe each element. (Week 5 Warm up: Review of Week 3)
P-A-C-E
1: Partnership: The practitioner and client work together. MI encourages change teaming by valuing client experiences and opinions.
2: Acceptance: respects the client’s autonomy and self-worth. This includes understanding the client’s perspective, recognizing their feelings and experiences, and respecting their life choices.
3: Compassion: prioritizing the client’s well-being and demonstrating real concern. Practitioners strive hard for clients’ interests because of this.
4: Evocation: brings out the client’s change reasons. Practitioners help clients identify their beliefs and aspirations to inspire change rather than arguments.
What is the difference between change talk and sustain talk? (Week 5 Warm up: Review of Week 3)
- Change talk: refers to the client’s own arguments for change, indicating a desire, ability, reasons, or need for change.
- Sustain talk: represents the client’s arguments for not changing and maintaining the status quo.
Describe each of the four processes of MI (Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, Planning).
(Week 5 Warm up: Review of Week 3)
F-E-E-P
1: Focusing: the conversation is directed towards specific goals for change, helping the client to identify and prioritize their objectives.
- Engaging: involves building a foundation of trust and understanding with the client, establishing a safe and supportive relationship.
3: Evoking: centers on eliciting the client’s own reasons and motivations for change, encouraging them to articulate and explore their desires for making a change.
4: Planning: involves collaboratively developing a concrete and actionable plan for change, setting clear steps and strategies to achieve the identified goals.
