APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY - HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Flashcards
what is health psychology?
examines biological, social and psychological factors infleucne health and illness
explain the biopsychosocial model by?
Engel
➢Biological:
➢Genetics, physiological systems (nervous system, immune response)
➢Psychological:
➢Health beliefs, stress and coping mechanisms, mental health
➢Social:
➢Cultural norms, social support, socioeconomic status, environment and
community
what is the holistic approach for health psychology the priorities?
- staying well
- adjusting health satus
explain the staying well in the holistic approach? 4
- promotes healthier lifestyles
- identity behaviours that promote health
- identify behaviours that may damage health
- use theories and interventions to support behaviour changes
whats the theory of planned behaviour by ajzen ?
The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) suggests that a person’s intention to perform a behavior is the main predictor of whether they will do it. This intention is influenced by:
Attitude – how positively or negatively they feel about the behavior
Subjective Norms – perceived social pressure to perform or not perform it
Perceived Behavioural Control – how much control they feel they have over doing it
Stronger intention + more perceived control = more likely behavior will occur.
whats the health belief model?
The Health Belief Model explains why people choose to take (or not take) health-related actions.
whats the theory of planned behaviour?
focuses on attitudes, subjective norms and percieved control affect health behaviours
what does the communication accomodation theory explain?
people adjust their communication styles to others, in healthcare settings
how does family systems theory apply to illness?
individual’s illness affects the entire family dynamic, influencing how family members respond emotionally and behaviorally.
what are the key theories for long term health management?
Health Belief Model (HBM) – Rosenstock et al.
→ Health behavior is influenced by perceived risk, severity, benefits, and barriers.
Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) – Ajzen (1991)
→ Behavior is driven by intention, shaped by attitude, subjective norms, and perceived control.
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) – Prochaska & DiClemente
→ Behavior change occurs in stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance.
Social Cognitive Theory – Bandura
→ Emphasizes self-efficacy and observational learning in behavior change..
what do they do?
- applied clinical practice
- research
-consultancy - teaching and training
- public health and advisory
explain the scientist-practitioner model by who as well
Shapiro
research + practise = scientis-practitioner model
what are the core competencies incude for shapiros model?
- delivering assessments and intervention procedures
- accessing and intergrating for healthcare descions
- hypothesis testing for healthcare
- research-based training
describe the applied clinical practice?
specialist psychology assessment + delivery of health psychology interventions = improved health
example areas of work in applied clinical practice?
- pain management service
- cardiovascular rehabilitation
- long COVID
explain the research in health psychologists?
applies psychological theories and methods to understand and address health-related behaviours, illnesses and outcomes
example topics of the research for health psychologists?
- health behaviour change
- chronic illness management
- adherence to medical regimes
what do they do in consultancy?
delivery of psychological advice, interventions or training for a client
– clinets needs assessment
- identifications of evidence based solutions
What is the focus of public health interventions?
on behavioral change advice and initiatives to improve health at a population level, including policy advice, guideline development, and health improvement/protection/prevention projects.
where do they work setting?
-clincial practise = hospitals, primary care
- research = unis
- consultancy = private sectors
- training and education
- public health
training to be a health psychologits?
undergradutes
stage one
stage two
