ch 16: social psychology and health

Question 1

psychological stress

Answer 1

the sense that challenges and demands you, it goes over ones current capacities, resources and energy

Question 2

what is one source of stress?

Answer 2

discrimination and stigma

Question 3

what was the age-adjusted death rate for heart disease?

Answer 3

20% higher in black males than white males
34% higher in black females than white females

Question 4

on average how many extra years do white people live compared to African Americans?

Answer 4

5 years

Question 5

why is African American women’s reactivity and social stressors greater sometimes?

Answer 5

because if they have experienced discrimination in the past, their reactivity and stressors are increased

Question 6

what does the Truth and Reconciliation report say?

Answer 6

Infant mortality
Age specified mortality
Diabetes
Alcohol-related deaths
Drug related deaths

Question 7

what are some recommendations from the TRC report?

Answer 7

-holistic approach
-belief in healing power of nature

Question 8

what is the holistic approach

Answer 8

looks at the needs of a whole person not just their mental health needs

Question 9

what are some examples of healing power of nature?

Answer 9

-sweat lodges
-cedar bathes
-smudging
-other spiritual ceremonies

Question 10

what is the French paradox?

Answer 10

Higher levels of fat in french food than American food does

Question 11

how come french people eat fattier foods but have longer lifespans than americans?

Answer 11

portion size
attitudes toward food

Question 12

what are some of the health effects of loneliness

Answer 12

poor sleep quality
increased mortality risk
larger morning rises in cortisol
weaker immune functioning
increased risk of depression

Question 13

what was The Plant Study about?

Answer 13

P’s from nursing home were assigned to two groups.
- first group were asked to remember a time where they had a sense of control in their life but asked in a way that made them feel like they were in control
- the second group had the same question but it was asked in a way where they did not feel like they were in control
- they were given a plant to take care of themselves or given a plant where the nurse will take care of it for them

Question 14

what is the immediate predictor of behaviour?

Answer 14

behavioural intentions

Question 15

what are the three predictors of intentions?

Answer 15

1. attitude
2. subjective norms
3. perceived behavioural control (PBC)

Question 16

attitude

Answer 16

positive attitudes about what you want to do

Question 17

subjective norms

Answer 17

what you think other people in your life want you to do

Question 18

perceived behavioural control (PBC)

Answer 18

how much control you have over a decision and knowing your capabilities

Question 19

anticipated regret

Answer 19

imagining that one will wish you made a decision earlier

Question 20

what was Richard et al., Sex Practices study about ?

Answer 20

-Talked about what P’s “felt about” and “felt after” casual sex.
-P’s who thought about “felt after” reported using more condoms during casual sex

Question 21

self - affirmation

Answer 21

affirming one’s self-worth, by reflecting on core values, which gives a larger perspective of yourself

Question 22

most common manipulation is what _____?

Answer 22

values

Question 23

what is the study Increasing Openness to Info About Risks Of Smoking about ?

Answer 23

Self - affirmation group vs controlled group.
Self aff group found ads about smoking more distressing and expressed greater ability to quit smoking

Question 24

how does self affirmation work?

Answer 24

self affirmation boosts psychological resources, broadens perspective, “uncouples” the self from the threat and reduces the threats impacts.

Question 25

3 conditions of Trigger & Channel of Self Affirmation?

Answer 25

1. Presence of psychological threat
2. Presence of psychological resources
3. Timeliness of self-affirmation

Question 26

presence of psychological threat

Answer 26

example: knowing smoking is bad for you and having a bit of that fear factor in there

Question 27

presence of psychological resources

Answer 27

this about bringing change in your life and knowing that there is people for you that will support you

Question 28

how can descriptive norms be powerful?

Answer 28

if presented properly and appropriately