1.7.7 - Health Psychology
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What is health psychology?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between mind and body.
Name one common source of stress.
💡 Hint: What makes you feel overwhelmed?
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What does health psychology primarily focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about how stress affects overall health.
True or False: Stress does not affect one's health.
💡 Hint: Consider how you feel physically when stressed.
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Consider a scenario in which a patient frequently misses medical appointments due to anxiety about the doctor's office. What psychological strategies could be employed to encourage the patient to attend regular check-ups?
💡 Hint: Think about how to reduce anxiety step-by-step.
Explore the relationship between lifestyle changes on patient health outcomes in a chronic condition such as diabetes.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of social support and behavioral change.
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